26-5503

Solicitation 26-5503 is issued by the City of Duluth, Minnesota, on behalf of Divine Connections, Inc., for the construction of the Comfort and Joy Duplex West and East, located at 5820/5822 Nicollet Street, Duluth, MN. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive construction activities including site preparation, excavation, foundations, rough structure, roofing, mechanicals, plumbing, electrical, and interior and exterior finishes. The project requires adherence to ASTM C655 and C655A standards, the Davis-Bacon Act, and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. Bids must be submitted via Bid Express by November 18, 2026, and must include a bid surety of 5 percent of the total bid. The awarded contractor is required to provide performance and payment bonds for the full project cost and proof of Public Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance with a minimum single limit of 1.5 million dollars within seven calendar days of the award. For projects exceeding 150,000 dollars, a Project Labor Agreement and a Community Benefits Best Efforts Plan are mandatory. Payment is processed monthly through the Project Manager, with a 5 percent retention held until final payment; additionally, an 8 percent retention applies to out-of-state bidders for contracts over 50,000 dollars unless a Minnesota Certificate of Exemption is provided. The contractor must also implement affirmative steps to utilize socioeconomic firms in accordance with 2 CFR 200.321.