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The City of Saint Paul is soliciting quotes for internal joint seal repair work for Saint Paul Regional Water Services, primarily focusing on the 60-inch Mississippi concrete conduit, with the intent to establish a master contract for use in other water mains. The scope of work includes surface preparation, installation of internal pipe joint seals ranging from 18 to 90 inches, and subsequent pressure testing to ensure seals are watertight. Contractors are responsible for all labor, materials, and equipment, including the management of traffic control and strict adherence to 29 CFR 1910.146 Federal OSHA permit-required confined space regulations and the SPRWS Confined Space Program. Technical requirements specify the use of EPDM rubber meeting ASTM D412 standards, and installation must follow the most stringent requirements between the provided specifications and manufacturer instructions.
Bids must be submitted electronically via the City of Saint Paul Supplier Portal by 2:00 P.M. Central Time on October 14, 2026. Responses must include a completed Excel quote form with unit pricing for mobilization and various seal sizes, as handwritten prices are not accepted. Award decisions will be based on the most responsive solicitation response, with the City reserving the right to verify prior work experience. The contract is subject to Minnesota prevailing wage statutes, Little Davis-Bacon requirements for projects over 25,000 dollars, and Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity specifications, including specific workforce participation goals of 32 percent minority and 20 percent female participation. Additionally, contractors must comply with the Vendor Outreach Program for contracts exceeding 50,000 dollars.
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Saint Paul seeks quotes for internal water main joint seal repair and testing.
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Saint Paul Regional Water Services is requesting quotes for Internal joint seal repair work. Primarily on the SPRWS Raw Water Conduit. Master contract to also be created for use in water mains beyond the raw water conduit. Addenda (if necessary) will be posted on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any bids received without explanation. THE TIME LISTED ABOVE FOR CLOSING REFLECTS THE TIME ZONE IN WHICH YOUR COMPUTER IS SET TO. THE CLOSING TIME FOR THIS EVENT IS 2:00:00 P.M CENTRAL TIME ZONE.
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