Separate sealed bids for construction of the Bitterroot Public Library Emergency Repairs will be received by The City of Hamilton at the office of the City Clerk, 223 South 2nd Street, Hamilton, MT 59840, until 3:00 p.m. local time on July 13, 2023, and then publicly opened and read aloud within the Community Room at City Hall, 223 South 2nd Street, Hamilton, MT.
The project consists of: Reconstruction of the main entrance to the Bitterroot Public Library, located at 306 State Street in Hamilton, Montana. The building is listed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places and shall be reconstructed to match the historic condition. Repairs shall be made as shown in the plans and specifications for construction.
The contract documents consisting of plans and specifications may be examined or obtained at the City of Hamilton Public Works Building, 920 New York Ave., Hamilton, MT 59840 or requested by email to the Director of Public Works at dpw@cityofhamilton.net. Potential bidders shall notify the Director of Public Works prior to bidding on the project, so all addenda may be sent to prospective bidders.
In addition, the plans and specifications may also be examined at the following locations:
The Missoula Plans Exchange, 201 N Russell Street, Missoula, MT 59801
There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at Bitterroot Public Library at 10:00 a.m. on July 6, 2023. Interested CONTRACTORS are encouraged to attend.
CONTRACTOR and any of the CONTRACTOR’S subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734.
All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTOR or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid not less than the latest Montana Prevailing Wage Rates. A copy of the applicable wage rates are included in the bid set. The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to the City of Hamilton, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful BIDDERS shall furnish an approve Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful BIDDER(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided.
Bids shall be sealed and marked “Sealed Bid – Bitterroot Public Library – Emergency Repairs” with the Contractor’s name and address and be addressed to the City of Hamilton Clerk’s Office, 223 South 2nd Street, Hamilton, MT 59840.
This project is funded in whole by the City of Hamilton and is subject to all applicable state regulations, as indicated within the specifications. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids, which is 3:00 p.m. local time July 13, 2023.
All questions relative to this project shall be directed to the Director of Public Works, Donny Ramer at City of Hamilton Public Works, 920 New York Ave., Hamilton, MT 59840. Telephone 406.363.6717 or email dpw@cityofhamilton.net.
The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the OWNER.
Rose Allen, City Clerk
BS 6-28, 7-5-23.