RFB-PW-2026 CITYWIDE SEWER REPAIRS PROJECT

The City of Saint Paul Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for the 2026 Citywide Sewer Repairs Project (City Project No. 26-S-2099). The scope of work includes citywide infrastructure repairs such as the excavation and support of shafts, tunnels, and pits, consolidation grouting, the installation or repair of sanitary sewer maintenance holes, and the application of centrifugally cast lining. Key performance milestones require the delivery of casting assemblies by March 15, 2027, completion of work at three specific sites by July 31, 2027, and final project completion, including punch list and clean-up, by November 30, 2027. The project is governed by Saint Paul Standard Supplemental Specifications and MnDOT Specifications, with a specific requirement that internal combustion engines meet 2012 State and Federal standards. Bids must be submitted via the City of Saint Paul Supplier Portal by November 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The award process typically targets the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 45 calendar days. Mandatory requirements for the selected contractor include providing performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount, maintaining general liability insurance of 1.5 million dollars per occurrence, and complying with Little Davis-Bacon prevailing wage and AA/EEO standards. Additionally, the project is subject to the Vendor Outreach Program to encourage the use of certified SBE, MBE, and WBE businesses. Financial terms include a 5 percent reserve withholding of the bidded project cost until final acceptance, and liquidated damages are set at 500 dollars per calendar day for failure to complete work on time.