RFPs

7608 Tailor Rd, Wahkon Onsite Well

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Community Development office will be accepting sealed lump sum bids for installation of an on-site well and pressure system at 7608 Tailor Rd, Wahkon. Bids will be due Wednesday December 7, 2022 at 3:00 PM. Bids received will be opened and qualified by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe on Thursday December 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM.

There will not be a mandatory pre-bid site visit. However, contractors are encouraged to look at the site. Any contractor submitting a bid, must contact Carla Dunkley prior to submittal to ensure that a pre-bid addendum has not been issued.

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 MN Chapter 7080.
  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.
  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.

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: Please note that bids will only be accepted from licensed septic installers performing 34% or more of the work scope themselves. Bids will not be accepted from general contractors or contractors who are still under mentorship.

Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials and labor to complete the work described or referenced in this rfp, and provided BE 18-L42 IHS Specifications.

  1. Install an on-site well and pressure system per the provided I.H.S. Specifications. Contractor shall ensure a complete and functional system.
  2. Contractor shall provide Owner with all required I.H.S. closeout documents, including: well boring record, water test results, drawdown and recovery log and as-built drawing.
  3. Contractor will not receive final payment until all closeout documents are submitted; and Owner has been supplied with full lien waivers for all subcontractors and suppliers.
  4. Contractor shall be responsible for electrical connections and any required trenching.
  5. Contractor will be responsible for all yard repairs caused by system installation, including grading, black dirt cover and seeding.
  6. Contractor is responsible for calling Gopher One before digging.
  7. Although we acknowledge the weather and soil condition dependent nature of the work, it is expected that the work be completed as soon as possible; but the contract will be drafted with a completion deadline date of June 30, 2023.
  8. For bids totaling $25,000 or more, .5% TERO tax fee shall be included in the base bid and paid to the TERO office prior to receipt of final contract payment.

Specified Product Substitutions: No substitutions will not be allowed on products specified within the design.

Contacts:
Interested bidders shall contact Carla Dunkley, Project Management Compliance Officer at 320-630-2495 or by E-mail at carla.dunkley@millelacsband.com for a copy of the IHS Specifications; and to be included on the bidder’s list in the event that any addendums are issued for this project.

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

Bidding Notes

  1. Contractors are encourage to include the following with their proposal:
    a. Sign and completed Mille Lacs Band Bid Form (REQUIRED).
    b. Completed and signed bid schedule included in IHS specifications (REQUIRED).
    c. Copy of current MLB Vendor’s License. (or a copy of submitted application)
    d. Copy of current certificate of insurance for General Liability and Property Damage.
    e. Copy of an authorized signature sheet if one is not already on file with the Mille Lacs Band.
    f. Copy of current MN SSTS license.
  2. All Contractors (including subcontractors) must comply with Davis Bacon wage requirements.
  3. All Contractors must comply with all Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe American Indian Employment requirements (see 18 MLBSA § 5). Contact Lori Trail at (320) 532-4778.

All proposals MUST be mailed and labeled as follows:
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Commissioner of Community Development
Sealed bid: 7608 Tailor Rd, Wahkon IHS Well
P.O. Box 509
Onamia, MN 56359

Please note that the bids submitted via mail to the P.O. Box. FedEx and UPS will not deliver to a P.O. Box and the Onamia post office will not accept hand delivered items. Please plan accordingly to ensure the timely receipt of your bid submittal.

**The Band reserves the right to reject any bid that it is unable to collect at the Onamia post office by the bid deadline date and time, provided that the Band has made diligent and reasonable efforts to collect the bid. The Band reserves this right even in the event that the bid has been postmarked before the deadline.

PROPOSALS NOT SUBMITTED IN THIS MANNER WILL BE REJECTED.

Licensing:

  1. Firms must be licensed with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. A copy of this license (or the license application) must accompany each bid. If you are not currently licensed with the MLBO, please submit a copy of your license application along with your proposal. Contact Elizabeth Thornbloom at (320) 532-8274 or via email at EThornbloom@grcasinos.com with questions regarding licensing and for the license application.
  2. Contractors must hold a current MDH license.

Permit and Contractor Requirements:
Permits: Contractors are responsible to attain all necessary permits for all work.