The project includes constructing a new steel sheet-pile dock wall, reconstructing portions of Harbor Drive, new concrete sidewalks and retaining walls, and site amenities. CONSTRUCTION START DATE: September 25, 2023 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION DATE: November 1, 2024 FINAL COMPLETION DATE: May 23, 2025 CONSTRUCTION CALENDAR DAYS: 607 UESTIONS: Please submit any questions regarding this project via e-mail to purchasing@duluthmn.gov. Responses will be issued as an addendum to this solicitation. Deadline to submit questions is DATE. This project will be partially funded by the United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration and therefore is subject to the Federal laws and regulations associated with that program. Additional terms, conditions, and provisions can be found within the solicitation. EDA-funded items include installation of coated steel sheet-pile seawall and tieback system, concrete retaining wall (storm wall), mooring/bollard system, and timber fender system. Award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive base bid. Alternates are not funded by the EDA and will be awarded to the same low bidder as the budget allows and as the City deems in its best interest. The selected contractor will be issued a construction contract and project labor agreement (drafts included in the Standard City Contracting Forms in the BidExpress solicitation). Notice to Proceed will be issued once the agreement is fully executed. BID SURETY SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Bid surety in the amount of 5% of the total bid issued from a company currently listed on Circular 570 (a link is available within the solicitation) and payable to the City of Duluth must be submitted with each bid. Bid bonds may be emailed to purchasing@duluthmn.gov, or mailed or dropped off in person at City Hall, 411 West 1 st Street, Room 140, Duluth, MN 55802. Bidders should be aware that the City's spam filter has blocked an emailed bid bond in the past. Bidders are responsible for ensuring their bid bond is received and approved by the City. Electronic bid bonds through Surety 2000 or Tinubu, certified checks, or bank drafts are not acceptable forms of bid surety for this solicitation. Regardless of the method of submission, bid surety must be received by the City prior to the bid deadline. No alternatives to the specification will be considered unless specifically requested. No special conditions shall be made or included in the bid form by the bidder . The City of Duluth reserves the right to split the award where there is a substantial savings to the City, to waive informalities and to reject any and all bids. Price may not be the only consideration for bid award. Bids must be firm for a minimum of 60 days. Award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive base bid.2. Performance & Payment Bonds - The awarded contractor will be required to submit performance and payments bonds in the full amount of the project cost prior to award .Project Labor Agreement (PLA) - A PLA will be required for any bid that is over or could virtually go over $150,000.6. Prevailing Wage - Not less than the minimum salaries and prevailing wages as set forth in the contract documents must be paid on this project. The City of Duluth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Performance & Payment Bonds The awarded contractor will be required to submit performance and payments bonds in the full amount of the project cost prior to award Community Benefits Goal for Project: 15%