City of Minneapolis

Bike Rack Specifications September 2026

The City of Minneapolis is soliciting bids for bicycle racks and accessories to be installed throughout the city for the next two years September 2026 - September 2028. There are several styles of bicycle racks the city is requesting.

These styles can be found on the following pages. Vendor must provide a unit price for all styles of bike racks and mounting sleeves mentioned in this bid. Vendor must also provide a unit price for installation of each of the styles of bike racks and mounting sleeves. Prices for bike racks, mounting sleeves, and installations must be good until December 31, 2028. Vendor must have requested style and quantity of bicycle racks/mounting sleeves installed within two of notification from the city. The City of Minneapolis will authorize all bike rack installations within the public Right-of-Way, but vendor must be insured and do all utility locates and other procedures required when working on the City Public Right-of-Way.

The City of Minneapolis reserves the right to select any combination or quantity of bicycle racks or mounting sleeve mentioned in this bid to be installed in September 2026 - September 2028 so as not to exceed a total of $175,000 including installations. This bid contains an option to continue this contract until December 30, 2028 or until the contract amount has been used. If the vendor chooses to accept this option, the 2026 bid prices must stay constant through 2028 until the contract amount has been used or until a new bid is solicited.

Scope of Work

The City of Minneapolis would like to enter into a price agreement with the vendor to furnish and install bike racks and bike corrals when requested by the City of Minneapolis. A cost share waiting list will be a first come – first served basis and requested bike rack installations installed within 2 weeks from approval of bike rack installation bid after site visit completed.

The City of Minneapolis will typically pay 50% cost match for private business or other requesting properties as part of the bike rack cost share program and will pay 100% cost of racks requested by public agencies such as Parks, Minneapolis Public Schools, Libraries, and City departments or facilities. Developments under construction with required bike rack installs as part of their site plan are not eligible for the cost share program. In addition, the vendor may furnish and install other requested bike rack needs from city departments other than the cost share program.

Style 1 Hoop Bike Rack (Inverted U):

Furnish and install style 1 inverted U shaped bike racks capable of parking up to two bikes and allowing users to lock their frame and wheels with a u-style bike lock. The rack shall be one continuous bend, not two separate bends. The outside diameter of the rack shall be 24” and 35” high.

Materials Vendor should provide costs for the following three materials options:

For Colored Racks: The body of the rack will be 1.9” outside diameter, sched. 40 steel pipe.

For Galvanized Racks: The body of the rack will be 1.9” outside diameter, sched. 40 steel pipe.

For Stainless Steel Racks: 304 Grade Stainless Steel

Mounting system The rack shall have two mounting feet per unit. Each foot shall be .25” thick steel plate, 2.5” wide by 6” long. Two slots in each plate shall be 7/16” in width and 1” in length and centered 1” in on the plates. There will be a 1.25” diameter hole in the center of the plate. The full circumference of the rack body shall be welded to the feet plates.

The feet shall be 22.1” apart, center line measurements. For multiple racks, the feet will correspond to a rail system into which they will be secured. The rails will be a C3x4.1 channel profile. The width will be 3”, the height will be 1.41” and the web thickness will be .170”. The galvanized rail will weigh 4.39 lbs. per foot. The racks will be secured to the rail with four 3/8”x.75” carriage bolts. Two of the four carriage bolts must be secured with two tamper proof nuts. Each Rack will be separated by 35” centerline measurements along the length of the rail. The rails will be hot dipped galvanized after fabrication. Overall, the bike rack shall be 24” wide and 35” high.

Finish For Colored Coated Racks: The racks shall be sandblasted to near white metal. Zinc rich epoxy primer shall be electro-statically applied to a 2 mil coating thickness. A final coat of TGIC powder-coat of a color or colors of the city’s choice shall be applied with a 3 or more mil thickness.

For Galvanized Racks: The racks shall be hot dipped galvanized after fabrication.

For Stainless Steel Racks: 304 grade High polished finish.

Anchoring System The racks shall be installed into a concrete base using anchors of the city’s choice. The vendor should provide a price to have the rack rail mounted instead of anchoring rack into concrete as an option. The anchor system shall be tamper resistant so that only city officials will have access tools. The tamper proof system must be removable and accommodate any type of anchoring system.

The tamperproof system must be approved by city officials before delivery.

Installation Installation must be done on a per location basis when requested.

Style 2 Hitch Bike Rack:

Furnish and install style 2 hitch racks capable of parking up to two bikes and allowing users to lock their frame and wheels with a u-style bike lock. This rack shall be one upright pipe with two continuous bent tubular rings attached to each side, opposite from each other. The outside radii of each ring shall be 7.5”. Each ring shall extend out from the rack 7.5”. The rack shall be 35” for foot mounted models and 40” high for in-ground mount models, allowing 5” to be below grade. The bike rack shall be 16.5” wide at the middle of the ring.

Materials The center pipe shall be manufactured from 2.375” diameter, schedule 40 steel pipe. The ring tube shall be manufactured from 1.5” outside diameter, 11 gauge steel tube. The top shall be capped with 11 gauge sheet metal, welded around the entire circumference and ground smooth.

Mounting For foot mounted models, there shall be a 6”x6” by .25” thick foot plate. Each plate shall have four slots. Each slot shall be 7/16” in width and 1” in length and centered 1” in on the plates. There will be a 1.25” diameter hole in the center of the plate. The full circumference of the rack body shall be welded to the feet plates. For in-ground mounting, there will be no mounting feet, but the rack body shall be 5” longer.

Finish Colored Coated Racks: The racks shall be sandblasted to near white metal. Zinc rich epoxy primer shall be electro-statically applied to a 2 mil coating thickness. A final coat of TGIC powder-coat of a color or colors of the city’s choice shall be applied with a 3 or more mil thickness.

Galvanized Racks: The racks shall be hot dipped galvanized after fabrication. The drain holes will be internally drilled so the only holes that show are 3/8” holes through both sides on the top.

For Stainless Steel Racks: 304 grade stainless high polished finish.

Anchoring System Foot Mounted: The racks shall be installed into a concrete base using anchors of the city’s choice. The anchors shall be tamper resistant so that only city officials will have access tools. The tamper proof system must be removable and accommodate any type of anchoring system.

In ground mount: The in-ground mounted racks will be either set into concrete or be placed into mounting sleeves. The racks will then be set into place by 3/8” – 1/2 ” set screws which are tamper proof. The tamper proof system must be removable and accommodate any type of anchoring system. The tamperproof system must be approved by city officials before delivery.

Installation must be done on a per location basis when the city requests.

Style 3 Swerve Bike Rack:

Furnish and install style 3 R shaped bike racks capable of parking up to two bikes and allowing users to lock their frame and wheels with a u-style bike lock. The rack shall have three bends. Each bend will have a 3” inside radius.

The length of the rack shall be 21.41” and be 34” high.

Materials

Vendor should provide costs for the following three materials options:

For Colored Coated Racks: The body of the rack will be 1.9” outside diameter, sched. 40 steel pipe.

For Galvanized Racks: The body of the rack will be 1.9” outside diameter, sched. 40 steel pipe.

For Stainless Steel Racks: 304 Grade Stainless Steel

Mounting system

The rack shall have two mounting feet per unit. Each foot shall be .25” thick steel plate, 2.5” wide by 6” long. Two slots in each plate shall be 7/16” in width and 1” in length and centered 1” in on the plates. There will be a 1.25” diameter hole in the center of the plate. The full circumference of the rack body shall be welded to the feet plates.

The feet shall be 12” apart, centerline measurements. For multiple racks, the feet will correspond to a rail system into which they will be secured. The rails will be a C3x4.1 channel profile. The width will be 3”, the height will be 1.41” and the web thickness will be .170. The galvanized rail will weigh 4.39 lbs. per foot. The racks are secured to the rail with four 3/8”x.75” carriage bolts. 2 of the 4 carriage bolts must be secured with 2 tamper proof nuts.

Each rack is separated by 35” centerline measurements along the length of the rail. The rails will be hot dipped galvanized after fabrication.

Finish

For Colored Coated Racks: The racks shall be sandblasted to near white metal. Zinc rich epoxy primer shall be electro-statically applied to a 2 mil coating thickness. A final coat of TGIC powder-coat of a color or colors of the city’s choice shall be applied with a 3 or more mil thickness.

For Galvanized Racks: The racks shall be hot dipped galvanized after fabrication.

For Stainless Steel Racks: 304 grade high polished finish.

Anchoring System

The racks shall be installed into a concrete base using anchors of the city’s choice. The vendor should provide a price to have the rack rail mounted instead of anchoring rack into concrete as an option. The anchor system shall be tamper resistant so that only city officials and approved representatives will have access tools. The tamper proof system must be removable and accommodate any type of anchoring system. The tamperproof system must be approved by city officials before delivery.

Style 4 Bike Rack (Round Rack):

Furnish and install style 4 round shaped bike racks capable of parking up to two bikes and allowing users to lock their frame and wheels with a u-style bike lock. The rack shall have simple circular bend that is 40” wide and 35” high 1.5” schedule 40 pipe (1.9” OD).

Materials

Vendor should provide costs for the following three materials options:

For Colored Coated Racks: The body of the rack will be 1.9” outside diameter, sched. 40 steel pipe.

For Galvanized Racks: The body of the rack will be 1.9” outside diameter, sched. 40 steel pipe.

For Stainless Steel Racks: 304 Grade Stainless Steel

Finish

Colored Coated Racks: The racks shall be sandblasted to near white metal. Zinc rich epoxy primer shall be electro-statically applied to a 2 mil coating thickness. A final coat of TGIC powder-coat of a color or colors of the city’s choice shall be applied with a 3 or more mil thickness.

Galvanized Racks: The racks shall be hot dipped galvanized after fabrication. The drain holes will be internally drilled so the only holes that show are 3/8” holes through both sides on the top.

For Stainless Steel Racks: 304 grade stainless steel high polished finish

Mounting

For foot mounted models, there shall be a 6” circular by .25” thick foot plate. Each plate shall have three slots. Each slot shall be 7/16” in width and 1” in length and centered 1” in on the plates. There will be a 1.25” diameter hole in the center of the plate. The full circumference of the rack body shall be welded to the feet plates.

For in-ground mounting, there will be no mounting plate, but the rack footings shall be 5” longer.

Anchoring System

The racks shall be installed into a concrete base using anchors of the city’s choice. The anchor system shall be tamper resistant so that only city officials will have access tools. The tamper proof system must be removable and accommodate any type of anchoring system. The tamperproof system must be approved by city officials before delivery.

Style 5 Bike Rack (Portable Event Multi-rack):

Materials

Main body is .75” 12 gauge round steel tube. Ribs are spaced 20” apart for a total length of 120”. Each Event Rack holds 14 bikes and is U-lock compatible. Style 10 Racks can be stacked together to save space. Each rack shall weigh no more than 63 lbs.

Anchoring hardware

These racks are free-standing.

Signage

Racks shall accommodate signs without interfering with bike parking or locking

Finish

Hot-dipped galvanized AFTER fabrication

Style 6 Bike Rack (Custom Round):

Materials

Main body is 1.9” OD Sched. 40 round steel pipe” continuous bent to form outside diameter of 40”. Height no less than 34” and greater than 35”. Allows for ornamental 1/4” plate to be connected inside logo hitch, either bolted or welded per customer’s specifications. Ornamental plate will be cut and designed by manufacturer per customers specifications. CAD drawing services with up to four revisions are manufacturer’s responsibility. Feet are circular 6” solid steel with 7/16” slots. Each unit has two feet. All welds are around entire circumference of pipe connections.

Finish

Colored Coated Racks: The racks shall be sandblasted to near white metal. Zinc rich epoxy primer shall be electro-statically applied to a 2 mil coating thickness. A final coat of TGIC powder-coat colors of the city’s choice shall be applied with a 3 or more mil thickness.

Galvanized Racks: The racks shall be hot dipped galvanized after fabrication. The drain holes will be internally drilled so the only holes that show are 3/8” holes through both sides on the top.

Anchoring System

The racks shall be installed into a concrete base using anchors of the city’s choice. The anchor system shall be tamper resistant so that only city officials will have access tools. The tamper proof system must be removable and accommodate any type of anchoring system. The tamperproof system must be approved by city officials before delivery.

Style 7 Bike Rack (Custom Hitch):

Materials:

Main body is 2.375” OD sched. 40 Pipe. Height no less than 34” and greater than 35”.

Mounting ring is 1.5” OD 11 gauge tube bent at 6” inside radius. All Ends are cap welded and ground smooth with beveled edges. Allows for ornamental 1/4” steel plate to be connected inside logo hitch, either bolted or welded per customers specifications. Ornamental plate will be cut and designed by manufacturer per customers specifications. CAD drawing services with up to four revisions are manufacturer’s responsibility. Each unit has one foot. All welds are around entire circumference of tube connections.

Feet are 5”x 6”x .25” solid steel with 7/16” slots. All welds are around entire circumference of pipe connections

Finish

Colored Coated Racks: The racks shall be sandblasted to near white metal. Zinc rich epoxy primer shall be electro-statically applied to a 2 mil coating thickness. A final coat of TGIC powder-coat color of the city’s choice shall be applied with a 3 or more mil thickness.

Galvanized Racks: The racks shall be hot dipped galvanized after fabrication. The drain holes will be internally drilled so the only holes that show are 3/8” holes through both sides on the top.

Anchoring System

The racks shall be installed into a concrete base using anchors of the city’s choice. The anchor system shall be tamper resistant so that only city officials will have access tools. The tamper proof system must be removable and accommodate any type of anchoring system. The tamperproof system must be approved by city officials before delivery.

Style 8 Bike Rack (Custom Hoop):

Materials:

Main body is 1.9” OD sched. 40 pipe. Height is no less than 34” and greater than 35”. The rack shall have two mounting feet per unit. The inner bend space allows for ornamental 1/4” steel plate to be connected inside logo hoop, either bolted or welded per customer’s specifications. Ornamental plate will be cut and designed by manufacturer per customers specifications. CAD drawing services with up to four revisions are manufacturer’s responsibility. Each unit has two footings. All welds are around entire circumference of tube connections.

Feet are 2.5” wide x 6” long x .25” thick solid steel with two slots in each plate7/16” width and 1” in length and centered 1” in on the plates. There will be a 1.25” diameter hole in the center of the plate. The full circumference of the rack body shall be welded to the feet plates and the feet shall be 22.1” apart, center line measurements.

Overall, the custom designed bike rack shall be 24” wide and 35” high.

Finish

Colored Coated Racks: The racks shall be sandblasted to near white metal. Zinc rich epoxy primer shall be electro-statically applied to a 2 mil coating thickness. A final coat of TGIC powder-coat color of the city’s choice shall be applied with a 3 or more mil thickness.

Galvanized Racks: The racks shall be hot dipped galvanized after fabrication.

Anchoring System

The racks shall be installed into a concrete base using anchors of the city’s choice. The anchor system shall be tamper resistant so that only city officials will have access tools. The tamper proof system must be removable and accommodate any type of anchoring system. The tamperproof system must be approved by city officials before delivery.

Style 9 Meter Hitch Rack:

Furnish and install style 9 Meter Hitch capable of parking up to two bikes and allowing users to lock their frame and wheels with a u-style bike lock. This rack shall be one upright pipe with two continuous bent tubular rings attached to each side, opposite from each other. The outside radii of each ring shall be 7.5”. Each ring shall extend out from the rack 7.5”. The rack shall be 29” tall and uncapped. The bike rack shall be 16.5” wide at the middle of the ring.

Materials

The center pipe shall be manufactured from 2.375” diameter, schedule 40 steel pipe. The ring tube shall be manufactured from 1.5” outside diameter, 11 gauge steel tube. The top shall be uncapped.

Mounting

Meter Hitch Racks are placed over existing 2.38” O.D. parking meter poles. Two 3/8”-16 set screws secure the Meter Hitch Rack to the parking meter pole.

Finish

Colored Coated Racks: The racks shall be sandblasted to near white metal. Zinc rich epoxy primer shall be electro-statically applied to a 2 mil coating thickness. A final coat of TGIC powder-coat of a color or colors of the city’s choice shall be applied with a 3 or more mil thickness.

Galvanized Racks: The racks shall be hot dipped galvanized after fabrication. The drain holes will be internally drilled so the only holes that show are 3/8” holes through both sides on the top.

For Stainless Steel Racks: 304 grade stainless high polished finish.

Anchoring System

The racks shall be installed onto existing meter poles with anchors of the city’s choice. The anchors shall be tamper resistant so that only city officials will have access tools. The tamper proof system must be removable and accommodate any type of anchoring system.

Seating Bench:

Furnish and install commuter style bench as requested by the City to deliver and place at desired applicable locations. The commuter bench shall be 76 x 27 x 37in.

Materials

Main metal body has back rest section that can be cut to accommodate custom logo.

Finish

For Thermoplastic finish: The racks shall be sandblasted to near white metal. Zinc rich epoxy primer shall be electro-statically applied to a 2 mil coating thickness. A final coat of TGIC powder-coat of a color or colors of the city’s choice shall be applied with a 3 or more mil thickness.

For Galvanized Bench: The bench shall be hot dipped galvanized after fabrication.

Anchoring System

The bench shall be installed into a concrete base using anchors of the city’s choice. The anchor system shall be tamper resistant so that only city officials and approved representatives will have access tools. The tamper proof system must be removable and accommodate any type of anchoring system. The tamperproof system must be approved by city officials before delivery.

Landing pad: 5’ x 8’ minimum, connecting to curb or sidewalk is desired.

Mounting Sleeves for Bike Racks:

The City will need special mounting sleeves to be installed in areas around the city. The sleeves will need to be 6” long, and the inside diameter must be wider than 2.4”. The wall thickness must be over .203” thickness and must have a minimum .25” threaded area to accommodate two 3/8”-1/2” standard stainless steel bolts. Approved equal mounting sleeve can be used. The materials shall be a 304 grade stainless steel. The bolting system shall be tamper resistant so that only city officials and approved representatives will have access tools. The tamper proof system must be removable and accommodate any type of hex head bolt system.

Installation

Installation will require that a 6” diameter, 6” deep hole is cored into the sidewalk, and the sleeve is installed with sidewalk grade cement. The sleeves must be at or no more than .5” below the sidewalk grade. Indentations must be made allowing access to the set screws in the sleeve. Installation must be done on a per location basis when the city requests.

Bike Rack Maintenance:

The vendor must have the ability to repair/refurbish existing City wide bike racks even though not installed by current vendor. Vendor will be able to locate and repair, replace, or relocate any bike rack or multi bike rack system the City may request for service. A price for the following tasks needs to be part of the bid package:

1) Repainting or repolishing powder-coated bicycle racks. Cost should be broken down by above styles.

2) Repairing bicycle racks with minor damage (replacing parts that are bent, missing, or damaged); includes relocating bike racks to another location.

3) Refurbish existing City bike racks that are not installed by vendor to usable standard.

Style #11 Bike Corral: On-street Bike Corral

Furnish and install/remove style 10 single parking space bike corral consisting of five hoop racks mounted on rails capable of parking up to 10 bikes or double parking space bike corral consisting of eleven hoop racks mounted on rails capable of parking up to 22 bikes and allowing users to lock their frame and wheels with a U-style bike lock.

Racks mounted on the rails can be oriented from 60 to 90 degree angle with a minimum of 3 feet separation between the individual hoop racks. Each of five or eleven racks shall be one continuous bend, not two separate bends. The outside diameter of the rack shall be 24” and 35” high.

Materials

Hoop Racks on rails: 1.5” schedule 40 pipe (1.9” OD)

Wheel Stops: Recycled plastic (6 feet in length)

Deflectors and bollards: 39“ high

Mounting system

Hoop racks are mounted to galvanized rails which should be anchored to the ground. The rack shall have two mounting feet per unit. Each foot shall be .25” thick steel plate, 2.5” wide by 6” long. Two slots in each plate shall be 7/16” in width and 1” in length and centered 1” in on the plates. There will be a 1.25” diameter hole in the center of the plate. The full circumference of the rack body shall be welded to the feet plates. The feet shall be 22.1” apart, center line measurements. The feet will correspond to a rail system into which they will be secured.

The rails will be a C3x4.1 channel profile. The width will be 3”, the height will be 1.41” and the web thickness will be .170”. The galvanized rail will weigh 4.39 lbs. per foot. The racks will be secured to the rail with four 3/8” x .75” carriage bolts. Two of the four carriage bolts measurements along the length of the rail. The rails will be hot dipped galvanized after fabrication. Overall, the bike rack shall be 24” wide and 35” high. The bike racks may either be mounted to the rails at either 60 or 90 degree angles. (60 degrees preferred)

Finish

An after fabrication hot dipped galvanized finish is the standard option. 250 TGIC powder coat colors, thermoplastic coating, PVC dip, and stainless-steel finishes are also available as alternate options.

For Galvanized Racks: The racks shall be hot dipped galvanized after fabrication.

For Colored Coated Racks: The racks shall be sandblasted to near white metal. Zinc rich epoxy primer shall be electro-statically applied to a 2-mil coating thickness. A final coat of TGIC powder-coat of a color or colors of the city’s choice shall be applied with a 3 or more mil thickness.

Anchoring System for On-Street Corral

Bid should provide a price to have the rack rail mounted and anchored into asphalt. If anchoring to asphalt surface, use Titan asphalt screws. Place screws through rail holes and turn into the asphalt.

Installation must be done on a per location basis when requested and will be no earlier than April 15th.

Curb Setbacks:

Minimum: 30”

Traffic Lane Setbacks:

Minimum: 44”

Wheel Stop Setbacks:

Allow minimum of 22.5” between wheel stops and racks.

Wheel Stops (6 feet preferred) and Traffic Delineators

Wheel stops and bike stalls shall not be bolted to any concrete surface. Wheel stops and bike stalls shall be bolted so that bolts are a minimum of 6 inches away from gutter pan. Wheel stops and bike racks shall not be located and bolted in a manner that obstructs the gutter flow. Two 39” tall traffic delineators are included to protect your installation from damage by vehicles. The delineators are secured to the ground with epoxy cement and have yellow and white reflectorized tape on top section for greater visibility in low light. The delineator located at the upstream end of the corral shall also have stripe black & yellow object marker 6” x 18” with reflectorized sheeting.

Removal and Storage for snow season

Bid should also provide a price to have the bike corral system removed and transported to a dedicated storage location by November 1st of the year. All holes drilled into the street surface for anchoring materials associated with the bicycle corral shall be patched and sealed with asphalt or concrete caulk depending on the street material after removal of the corral. The sealed and caulked holes shall then be reused in spring for any subsequent corral installations by the city’s bicycle corral vendor.

Bike Corral Maintenance

The vendor must have the ability to repair/refurbish existing City of Minneapolis on-street bicycle corrals. A price for the following tasks needs to be part of the bid package:

1) Repainting powder coated bicycle racks of the corral system. Cost should be broken down by above styles.

2) Repairing bicycle racks with minor damage (replacing parts that are bent, missing, or damaged).

3) Repairing or replacing damaged delineators and securing loose wheel stops.

Style 12 Secure Bike Shelter :

Furnish and install style 12 one secure bike shelter capable of parking up to six bikes and allowing users to lock their frame and wheels with a u-style bike lock in a covered shelter. The shelter shall be no more than 104" W x 80" L x 62" H when closed.

Materials Vendor should provide costs for the following and the shelter should be constructed from mild steel.

Finish The framework should be hot dipped galvanized, with the cladding galvanized and powder coated.

Cladding should be able to accommodate a custom logo.

Structure The shelter should consist of a main body, with a gas-assisted upwards swinging door that allows a user to step inside with their bicycle.

The door should have a tamper-resistant lock, with either key or app-enabled access.

Three internal steel racking loops shall extend 47" into the shelter, allowing U-locks to secure each cycle by frame and wheels at multiple points in high and low positions.

The shelter should have adjustable feet to allow it to be levelled.

The shelter should be bolted together using tamper-resistant security fixings.

Construction shall be modular, allowing individual components to be replaced and future security features to be retrofitted.

Installation Installation must be done on a per location basis when requested.

Non-Exclusive Any contract(s) resulting from this Request for Bid will not be an exclusive contract and the City reserves the right to hire other contractors, to perform similar work, and seek bids from other vendors.

Price Escalation Terms:

Prices for bike racks, mounting sleeves, and installation services must remain unchanged through December 31, 2028.

Rights of the City The City reserves the right to reject all or any part of any bid, waive informalities, and award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible contractors to best serve the interest of the City. Informality shall mean a minor defect or variation of a bid from the exact requirements of the Request for Bid which does not affect the price, quality, quantity, or delivery schedule for the goods, services or construction being procured.

Quantities The quantities specified in this Contract are estimated only. They may not indicate the actual quantity which will be ordered, since such volume will depend upon requirements which develop during the Contract period.

Quantities shown shall not be construed to represent any amount which the City shall be obligated to purchase under the Contract or relieve the Contractor of its obligation to fill all orders placed by the City.

Invoice and Payment All work requested under this Contract shall be placed on a City issued Purchase Order.

Contractor shall make all reasonable efforts to submit invoices and documentation in an electronic format, such as PDF or other format compatible with City software capabilities, in lieu of paper invoices and documentation, when so requested by City.

Upon delivery and acceptance of the service, the Contractor shall submit an invoice detailing the appropriate charges.

Invoices shall be submitted to:

City of Minneapolis 505 Fourth Ave S, Room 310 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Email: submitinvoices@minneapolismn.gov

Upon receipt of invoice and final inspection and acceptance of the service, the City will render payment within thirty (30) days unless any items thereon are questioned, in which event payment will be withheld pending verification of the amount claimed and the validity of the claim. The Contractor shall provide complete cooperation during any such investigation.

The City will not pre-pay for service. All bills shall state the location and dates of service being billed. All fees, taxes, charges, surcharges, and revenue payments are to be itemized.

No payment will be made for material stored off-site except in situations where payments may be considered by the City for materials which are stored in a secured area, to be verified by the City and where the Contractor maintains adequate insurance coverage protecting specific materials from loss.

Proof of insurance shall be supplied prior to payment for any materials stored off-site.