BID-PW-Pipe Bursting & HDPE Pipe Installation

The City of Minneapolis is issuing a sealed bid solicitation (Event #4127) for Pipe Bursting & HDPE Pipe Installation services related to the 2nd Avenue South Sanitary Sewer Replacement project. The procurement involves replacing approximately 156 linear feet of existing 10-inch by 14.5-inch elliptical cement pipe with 12-inch HDPE pipe using pipe bursting methods, located between Grant Street and South 12th Street in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Bidders must submit pricing on a per-linear-foot basis for pipe installation work and per-hour basis for labor costs, with two primary line items: 156 linear feet of pipe bursting and HDPE pipe placement and 16 hours of contractor representative labor during pit excavation. Qualified contractors must demonstrate relevant experience by submitting a completed Qualifications Form documenting three prior comparable pipe bursting projects with contact information and contract values. Additional requirements include possession of valid licensing under Minnesota Chapter 326B, current workers' compensation and unemployment insurance, valid federal tax identification, Secretary of State business authority certification, and compliance with prevailing wage requirements established by the U.S. Department of Labor for Hennepin County. The bid opening occurred on April 10, 2026, at 11:30 AM CDT, with the bid closing on April 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT. Questions must be submitted in writing to Kimberly K. Wilson (kimberly.wilson@minneapolismn.gov) by April 17, 2026, with addenda posted by April 21, 2026. Substantial project completion is due by April 14, 2026, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,000 per calendar day for failure to meet completion dates.

Bids exceeding $50,000 require submission of a signed and dated Responsible Contractor Verification and Certification of Compliance Form (Minnesota Statute 16C.285, Subdivision 7) with completed Attachment A-1 listing first-tier subcontractors, and any additional subcontractors must be identified within 14 days of retention. The City of Minneapolis applies targeted group business and disadvantaged business enterprise goals to this procurement, and contractors must affirm compliance with all applicable employment and non-discrimination laws. Required insurance coverage includes Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation as required by law. All work must comply with MnDOT specifications, Minneapolis Public Works Standard Plates, PROWAG accessibility guidelines, and prevailing wage requirements under Minneapolis Code of Ordinances Chapter 24, Sections 24.200 through 24.260. Pipe bursting operators must possess minimum three years of experience and 2,000 feet of prior installations. Although no specific award value is stated in the solicitation, the project scope and line item structure suggest a contract value that could exceed $50,000, with the award to be made to the overall low, responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications. Submissions are made exclusively through the City of Minneapolis eSupplier Portal, and all materials submitted remain valid for the minimum period required by the solicitation.