Request for Bids - Transition Plus Bathrooms

SECTION 00 1100 REQUEST FOR BIDS

BID OPENING

Contractor's sealed Prime Bids for the ISD #196 Transition Plus Bathroom project will be received by the Independent School District No. 196, Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, until 2:00 PM, March 31, 2026, at the District Office, 3455 153rd St. W., Rosemount, MN 55068, in accordance with the plans and specifications.

Knutson Construction Services has been selected as Construction Manager Agent by the ISD 196 to administer the construction of the Transition Plus Bathroom.

1. The project consists of renovations to the Transition Plus bathroom.

Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at the above time and place. Bids received after 2:00 PM will not be opened.

Separate bids will be received on all portions of the work shown below and as defined in Sections 00 42 00 of the Project Specification:

Project Name: Transition Plus Bathroom

Owner Name: Independent School District 196

Owner Address: 3455 153rd Street West Rosemount, MN 55068

Bid Date: March 31, 2026

Bid Time: 2:00 PM

Contractor: [Your Company Name and Address]

Bid Category: [Category You Are Bidding]

BID SECURITY

Each bidder must accompany his Proposal with a Cashier's Check, Bid Bond or Certified Check equal to 5% of the amount of the Proposal payable to the Owner as a guarantee of prompt execution of the Contract in accordance with the Proposal and Contract Documents, and that he will furnish bond acceptable to the Owner covering performance and payment of the Contract.

PROCUREMENT OF DOCUMENTS

You may view and order bid documents by going to the Franz Reprographics Public Plan Room https://franzrepro.com/ . Please contact Franz Reprographics for assistance with accessing the Online Plan Room. You may also order sets by phone by contacting Franz Reprographics.

Bidders / Contractors are responsible for obtaining copies of the construction documents for bidding and construction, and for any costs incurred therein.

Bid documents are made available only for the purpose of obtaining offers for this project. Their use does not grant license for other purposes.

Bid Notices, Bid Addendums, and Electronic Drawings for this project will be distributed by Franz Reprographics.

The issuance of this Advertisement for Bids is not a license to incur reimbursable expense by the bidder(s) to seek, prepare or submit their bid (proposal). No bidding fee or expenses will be paid to any bidder by the Owner, Architect or Construction Manager.

Note: Partial sets of printed documents may be obtained from Franz Reprographics. Even if a partial set of documents is obtained, it is still the bidders’ responsibility to account for all work and coordination with all other trades as shown in all parts of the construction documents. Printer and Knutson Construction Services will not be responsible for notifying individual parties who obtained documents when Addenda are issued.

Bid documents may also be available through the following exchanges, however, accuracy of these documents cannot be guaranteed. Official Documents should be viewed at Franzrepro.com.

Minnesota Builders Exchange 1123 Glenwood Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55405

612-381-2620

Rochester Builders Exchange 108 Elton Hills Lane NW Rochester, MN 55901

507-282-6531

Franz Reprographics

4871 19th Street NW, Suite 110

Rochester, MN 55901

507-287-1090

Northwest Regional Builders Exchange 2228 North Hillcrest Pkwy, Suite 2

Altoona, WI 54720

715-834-2934

La Crosse Builders Exchange 709 Gillette Street, Suite 2 La Crosse, WI 54603

608-781-1819

Wisconsin Builders Exchange W2518 County Road JJ Appleton, WI 54913

414-763-1520

Issuance of Contract Documents does not constitute acceptance or approval of any Contractor or product.

Documents will be ready for viewing and/or ordering on or about March 16, 2026

PRE-BID MEETING

Optional pre-bid will be held on Friday, March 20 @ 10:00 A.M.

• Site Address: Transition Plus Special Education. 5840 149th St W, Apple Valley, MN 55124

• Meet at the above address to review the project. From there we will walk to the areas of work

BID WAIVER

Bids may not be withdrawn within (60) sixty days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids. The Independent School District 196, reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in bids.

WAGE DETERMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Minnesota prevailing wage statutes DO apply to this Work.

RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR ACT VERIFICATION FORM

Per Minnesota State Statute 16C.285, the Vendor shall complete the endorsed form verifying compliance with the minimum responsibility requirements in the statute. Submit completed form with the bid.

The Responsible Contractor Act Verification Form is enclosed with the bid form.

Robin Cerio, Board Clerk

Independent School District 196

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