The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Community Development office will be accepting sealed lump sum bids for *Deck demo and re-build at 16811 Ataage Drive, Onamia. Bids will be due Wednesday July 13, 2022 at 3:00 PM. Bids received will be opened and qualified by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe on Thursday July 14, 2022 at 10:00 AM.

A mandatory pre-bid site visit will be held on: Tuesday, June 21st, 2022 at 10:00am.

General Notes:

1. It is the Contractors responsibility to identify any and all discrepancies in the scope of work, not meeting Industry Standards or that which is inconsistent with the International Residential Code (IRC), and Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe 2016 MLB Project Specification Book that supersedes previous additions.
2. All electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment for electric light, heat and power, technology circuits or systems shall comply with the rules of the Department of Commerce or the Department of Labor and Industry, as applicable, and be installed in conformity with accepted standards of construction for safety to life and property.
3. Contractor must reconnect all utilities, service panel or service feed. Also includes gas, propane. Include such equipment or materials identified in the pre-bid conference.
4. Contractor will secure all permits and fees.
5. Contractor is responsible for a thorough investigation of the scope of work.
6. Contractor will repair any damage to the property or structure created by the scope of work.
7. Contractor shall be responsible for all debris removal related to all work performed under this work scope.
8. NO WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED UNTIL ALL REQUIRED PERMITS HAVE BEEN ISSUED AND COPIES IN THE POSSESSION OF THE PROJECT COORDINATOR AND /OR MILLE LACS BAND BUILDING OFFICIAL.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WILL, TO THE GREATEST EXTENT FEASIBLE, GIVE PREFERENCE IN THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIAN-OWNED ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES.

Work Scope Description for replacement deck and bathroom update: Unless otherwise noted all work shall be completed according to the 2016 MLB Spec Book, including products installed.

Note: Contractor should review the latest code updates regarding decks to ensure bid is figured correctly.)

1 – Demo and remove existing deck at front entry to home.
2 – Provide labor and dumpsters for proper disposal.
3 - Remove concrete or old footings and dispose of properly.
4 – Call for UNDERGROUND utility locates.
5 – PROVIDE A DRAWING/PLAN WITH ENOUGH DETAILS FOR THE BUILDING OFFICIAL TO REVIEW WITHIN 15 DAYS OF PROJECT AWARD AND PRIOR TO PERMIT. THIS DRAWING/PLAN MUST BE INCLUDED BEFORE PERMIT WILL BE ISSUED.
6 – Provide materials and labor to construct the replacement deck in nearly the same configuration as the existing deck. We will discuss small adjustments to the deck lay-out during the MANDATORY WALK THROUGH.
7 – Provide and replace the front 36 x 80 storm door at the main entry to home.
8 – Provide and install wood decking and railings complete with all required deck lumber and fasteners. Wood decking will be 1 – 5/32 inch x 6 inch pressure treated pine.
9 – Railings will be AC2 2 x 6 Green Treated Vertical Handrail. Treated vertical handrail is required. Menards SKU # is 1113843. Please, ensure the correct rail by looking at the Menards Product Online.
10- Deck spindles must be Green Pressure Treated as well as all lumber.
11- Include “TREATING THE END CUTS’ on all cuts and holes that expose untreated wood. The treatment for purchased lumber only penetrates so far. Treating the ends of “cut offs” will protect the lumber longer; thus ensuring a longer life for the lumber products.
12- Provide and install all materials required for a wood deck including deck materials, fasteners and connectors, footings, deck posts, beams, joists, decking, lateral support products, flashing against and or along the house, ledger products, sheathing and or siding products at this deck area.
13- Include all concrete materials and labor.
14- Provide a MLBO Building Permit.
15- Include all inspections with the MLBO Building Official.
16- Provide and install a secure handrail the entire length of the homes interior hallway (one side of hallway only). Maintain a hallway width of 36” minimum. This hallway leads to bedroom areas from the kitchen / living room area. The occupant would use this handrail to navigate this hallway in a wheelchair. One of the home occupants is wheelchair dependent and needs a better way to travel through this corridor.
17- Bathroom update to include new “Schluter Systems Kerdi- Shower- Kit”.
Kit includes a shower tray, curb, membrane, waterproofing strip, corners, pipe seal, mixing valve and drain flange. Also, provide and install the Drain Grate.
18- Remove old tile in the shower area including walls and shower floor plus existing curb. White 4” wall tile and white mosaic on the floor and curb.
19- Remove shower faucet, shower head and provide new installed. Entire shower area included as part of update.
20- Repair and paint the bathroom walls and ceiling complete. Ceiling to be ceiling white and walls will be the color selected by Elder Homeowner.
21- Provide and install new bathroom specialties.
22- Provide and install new piping, faucets and entire sink, include new vanity.
23- Provide and install (2) two new handicap bars in shower area. Also, re-use the (2) two existing handicap bars in similar configuration. Provide and install all new backing.
24- Replace the bathroom exhaust fan with new. Material and installation included.
25- Include daily clean-up and job-site safety concerns.

Specified Product Substitutions: All proposed product substitutions must be approved by the Project Coordinator 5 days prior to bid. Any approved substitutions, will be made available to all bidders.

Contacts:
Interested bidders shall contact Jim Carpenter, Project Coordinator, at 320-532-7432 (office), 320-364-9865 (cell) or at james.carpenter@millelacsband.com to be included on the bidder’s list in the event that any addendums are issued for this project.

Mobilization:

1. The Contractor shall be capable of mobilizing his equipment and crews within seven days of the receipt of Notice to Proceed.
2. Contractor shall provide means and methods for all building phases of construction.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS FOR ANY REASON.