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INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that electronic bids for construction of the Baker Avenue Viaduct will be received by the City of Whitefish until 2:00 p.m. local time on July 24, 2024. The electronic bids will then be opened and read aloud. Bidders can watch and listen to the bid opening by logging into: with Meeting ID: 241 295 059 244 and Passcode: mQiBx8 or by an audio-only call to: 1-[PHONE REDACTED] with Phone Conference ID: 737 781 638#. The project is funded by the City of Whitefish and is subject to all applicable state and local regulations as indicated within the project manual. All work must be substantially complete within 60 calendar days after the commencement date stated in the notice to proceed. Notice to proceed will be issued on September 3, 2024. The work site is located along Baker Avenue, between Edgewood Place and Railway Street in Whitefish, MT. This project generally includes asphalt removal and patching, curb and concrete sidewalk, updated asphalt shared use path surfacing, water main stub, pavement markings, street lighting, landscaping, irrigation, and related work in accordance with the plans and specifications. The City will only accept online electronic bids through Prospective Bidders must purchase contract documents through Electronic plan download and electronic bidding can be completed through for a fee of $42.00. Prospective bidders will need the seven-digit project number (#9196764) to locate the job on the website search page. To access the electronic bid form, download the project documents and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. Bids will not be accepted from any prospective bidder who has not purchased contract documents through Further information for electronic bidding is included within the Instructions to Bidders within the project manual. Plans and specifications may be examined beginning July 7, 2024. Contract Documents may also be reviewed via the Montana state-wide plans exchanges. Plans may also be viewed at under the projects bidding tab on the home page. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Bid Bond (uploaded via payable to the City of Whitefish, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful Bidders shall furnish approved Performance and Payment Bonds each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount, along with required Insurance coverage. Actual prior experience performing the type of work in this project is an important factor for performance of this project. The Bidder is required to submit at the time of the bid with the bid proposal packet proof of experience performing work of a similar nature. Lack of experience in successfully completing projects of a similar size, with similar complexity may be construed as constituting a non-qualified bidder as determined by the City of Whitefish. The contractor and any of the contractor’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) except as listed in MCA 39-9-211. Information on registration can be obtained from the Department of Labor and Industry by calling 1-[PHONE REDACTED]. Successful contractors and vendors are further required to comply with City of Missoula Business Licensing requirements. ---PAGE BREAK--- There will be a Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference for interested bidders at 10:00 a.m. local time on July 17, 2024 at Whitefish City Hall located at 418 E. 2nd Street. This meeting will also be held remotely with video and audio options available. Bidders can attend the meeting in person or by logging into: with Meeting ID 293 441 242 918 and Passcode: pYWiXa or via audio by calling 1 [PHONE REDACTED] with Phone Conference ID: 874 691 923#. Questions regarding the project manual, drawings and specifications shall be directed to the Engineer: WGM Group, Inc. at 1111 East Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802 via phone at (406) 728.4611 or email at Questions submitted after 12:00 p.m., local time, on July 19, 2024 are not guaranteed to be answered before the bid due date and time. The contractor performing work on the project shall not pay less than the latest Montana Labor Standard Provisions minimum wage. A copy of applicable wage rates are attached as part of the contract documents. The City of Whitefish reserves the right to reject all Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive or conditional Bids. The City of Whitefish is an equal opportunity employer. Publication Dates: July 7, 2024 July 14, 2024