ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSCITY OF BIRD ISLAND (Owner)bird island, minnesotalead service line replacementGeneral NoticeCity of Bird Island (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Lead Service Line Replacement Bids for the construction of the Project will be received on behalf of the City of Bird Island at Bollig Engineering's Office located at 1721 Technology Drive NE, Suite 100, Willmar, MN 56201, until Friday, June 5, 2026, at 10:00am local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work:Replacement of lead service lines from curb stop to home in 12 buildings using directional drill methodsBids are requested for the following Contract: Lead Service Line ReplacementObtaining the Bidding DocumentsThe Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is:Bollig Engineering1721 Technology Drive NE, Suite 100Willmar, MN 56201Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.Bidding Documents may also be examined at the Willmar Builders Exchange, 2104 East Highway 12, Willmar, MN 56201; the office of the Bird Island City Administrator at 660 Birch Avenue, Bird Island, MN, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm; or may be purchased online at www.bollig-engineering.com under the bidding tab through QuestCDN for $40.Printed copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying a deposit of $100 for each set. Bidders who return full sets of the Bidding Documents in good condition within 10 days after receipt of Bids will receive a refund of $60.00 for documents returned in good condition within the time limit indicated above. Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to Bollig Engineering.Instructions to BiddersFor all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.Domestic PreferenceThis project is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements under Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub. L. 117-58, §§ 70901-70953. Absent an approved waiver, all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in this project must be produced in the United States.The following waivers apply to this Contract: De Minimis and Minor (Ferrous) Components.Wage RatesThis project is funded by Minnesota Public Facilities Authority DWRF. As a result, federal Davis-Bacon and Minnesota State prevailing wage rates apply to this Contract.This Advertisement is issued by:Owner: City of Bird IslandBy: Tracey AhlTitle: City AdministratorDate: May 13, 2026(Publish Wednesdays, May 13, 20 and 27, 2026)
