CP 0098-477576

The contract CP 0098-477576, issued by Saint Louis County Public Works Department in Minnesota, solicits bids for comprehensive roadway construction work including turn lane grading, bituminous reclamation, and plant-mixed bituminous surface placement. The scope encompasses all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required to execute specified pavement improvements under Division S provisions, with key deliverables including aggregate surfacing, asphalt pavement, erosion control, and traffic control systems. Work must comply with state and federal regulations, including MnDOT-specific specifications such as S-1603 for materials testing, S-1701 for legal compliance, and S-1804 for ADA accessibility. All materials must meet referenced standards including AASHTO and ASTM, accompanied by Certificates of Compliance and certified mill analyses, with inspection and acceptance performed at the project site by the contracting authority. The contract requires adherence to special provisions governing removal and disposal of treated wood, permitting, insurance liability, and source of supply controls, with no military standards applicable. The contract mandates strict compliance with workforce and procurement regulations, including DBE participation goals under 49 CFR Part 26 and Good Faith Efforts documentation if targets are unmet, with potential payment withholding or contract termination for failure. Equal Employment Opportunity requirements under Executive Order 11246 and Minnesota Statute 363A.36 apply, necessitating affirmative action programs, EEO postings, and Form FHWA-1391 reporting. The prime contractor must personally perform at least 30% of the contract value, employ a qualified superintendent with full authority over site operations, and designate an EEO Officer. Tribal employment obligations require submission of an Indian Employment Tracking Form within 90 days of the semi-final estimate and consultation with Tribal employment offices before terminating referred workers. All payrolls and compliance records must be retained for three years post-completion. The contract is structured as a fixed-price unit-price arrangement, though all pricing fields in the bid schedule are blank, making the total contract value unknown. Proposals must be submitted electronically via BidExpress by June 4, 2026, with a certified proposal guaranty and non-collusion affidavit, and include compliance with FOB origin terms for DBE eligibility. Amendments to the special provisions, including updated federal wage determinations, were issued as of May 20, 2026.