RPS Grease Interceptor Replacements

Rochester Public Schools (Independent School District No. 535) in Olmsted County, Minnesota, is soliciting sealed bids for the RPS Grease Interceptor Replacements project (CRW #25-069, RPS Bid Number 030326). The procurement involves the installation of new grease interceptor systems across six school facilities: John Marshall High School, Century High School, Gibbs Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School, and one additional facility. The scope encompasses general, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work including replacement of existing recessed slab-mounted grease interceptor units (ranging from 25 to 75 gallons capacity), reconnection of pre-rinse sinks, three-compartment sinks, tilt skillets, dishmachines, and mop sinks to new interceptor systems, modifications to existing trench drains and floor drains, new concrete slab infill with vapor barriers, new metal stud partitions with moisture-resistant gypsum board and ceramic tile, installation of new stainless steel mop sink cabinets, and patching of walls, floors, and ceilings to match existing finishes. Qualified bidders must examine the project site, review all contract documents, hold their bid open for 90 days, provide a one-year guarantee, accept provisions for progress payments and retainage, and demonstrate compliance with the Minnesota Responsible Contractor Act. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at John Marshall High School, with bids due on March 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. via the Rochester Public Schools Bonfire E-Procurement Platform. The estimated Notice to Proceed is March 18, 2026, with construction commencing June 8, 2026, and substantial completion targeted for August 1, 2026, with final completion by August 7, 2026.

There are no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions identified in this procurement; however, all bidders must submit a notarized Minnesota Responsible Contractor Act Verification Form with their bid submission, certifying compliance with Minnesota Statute 16C.285, subdivision 3, and ensuring that any first-tier subcontractors retain the same compliance certifications. Bid security of 10 percent of the maximum base bid is required for bids exceeding $25,000, and the successful bidder must furnish performance and labor/materials payment bonds in the full contract amount. Minnesota prevailing wage statutes do not apply to this work. A single prime contract will be awarded based on bid amount and contractor qualifications. The contract documents do not specify an estimated contract value or budget range, though the scope involves twelve grease interceptor installations with associated plumbing, mechanical, and electrical modifications across multiple school sites in accordance with the 2018 International Building Code, 2020 Minnesota State Building Code, and 2020 Minnesota Accessibility Code.