BID-PW - Folwell Safe Routes to School

The City of Minneapolis is requesting sealed bids for the South-Folwell Safe Routes to School project with bids due November 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM local time, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams.

The City has established set-aside goals requiring 9.8% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation and workforce goals of 20% female and 32% minority participation. Prevailing wage compliance with the Minneapolis Prevailing Wage Ordinance (Chapter 24, Sections 24.200–24.265) is mandatory, with wage rates determined by the U.S. Department of Labor for Minnesota-Hennepin County and covering labor classifications ranging from $22.08 to $61.28 hourly plus fringe benefits. For contracts exceeding $100,000, an Affirmative Action Plan approved by the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights is required. Buy America compliance certification is mandatory and must be submitted with the bid.

The project scope encompasses all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals for the South-Folwell Safe Routes to School initiative, with work to be completed by December 5, 2026. Substantial completion date and detailed specifications are available for download through QuestCDN (eBidDoc #10393518) for $10.00. Bids exceeding $50,000 require submission of a signed Responsible Contractor Verification and Certification of Compliance Form.

Bid requirements include a five percent bid deposit (certified or cashier check, due within three business days of bid closing), payment and performance bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price, prevailing wage certificate, and non-collusion affidavit. Electronic submission is required through the City's eSupplier Portal. Questions are due November 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST; addenda will be posted by November 10, 2026. The contract is subject to the City's terms and conditions for contracts exceeding $175,000, including the Living Wage Ordinance (Chapter 38), Equal Benefits Ordinance, comprehensive insurance requirements, and Environmental Purchasing Policy. Award will be made to the overall low, responsive, responsible bidder.