1717 Washington St NE Precast Wall Repair

Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) is requesting quotes for precast wall repair services at 1717 Washington Street NE in Minneapolis under a Quotations for Small Purchases (QSP) solicitation, with quotes due August 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. MPHA has established participation goals of 20% minority-owned business enterprises (MBE), 7% women-owned business enterprises (WBE), and 10% Section 3 businesses.

The scope includes precast wall removal and reinstallation, sealant installation, louver removal and reinstallation, miscellaneous labor (55 hours), and mobilization and demobilization. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation. Work must be performed during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays). Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply to this construction contract, with contractors required to submit certified payroll reports weekly. The contractor must have at least three years of experience performing similar work and must complete all work in a timely manner; liquidated damages are assessed at $400 per calendar day beyond the completion date. A minimum two-year warranty from the date of substantial completion is required.

Pricing must be submitted as a firm fixed bid including all materials, labor, tools, equipment, and permits. A bid bond of 5% of the bid price is required for bids exceeding $100,000, along with performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract price upon award. Workers' compensation insurance with $500,000 limits, general liability insurance of $1.5 million per occurrence, and automobile insurance of $1 million combined single limit are mandatory.

MPHA anticipates a contract start date within one week of full execution. A pre-quote conference is scheduled for August 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. CDT at the project site. Written questions are due August 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Quotes must be submitted through the Housing Agency Marketplace.