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Minneapolis Seeks Contractors for Nicollet Ave Planting and Maintenance Project

This opportunity involves the City of Minneapolis Department of Public Works seeking contractors for the Nicollet Ave Planting and Maintenance project. - Government Buyer: - City of Minneapolis Department of Public Works - Scope of Work: - Soil preparation, including removal of existing vegetation and noxious weeds - Installation of biochar (3 inches deep, tilled into MnDOT 3877D Rooting Topsoil Borrow) - Plant installation per project plans and schedules - Application of Type 6 mulch (3 inches deep) - Ongoing maintenance for up to 21 months after initial acceptance, including watering, weed removal, plant replacement, and reporting - Products and Materials: - Biochar (3 inches deep, must meet International Biochar Initiative standards) - MnDOT 3877D Rooting Topsoil Borrow (certification required) - Type 6 mulch - Services: - Plant installation and establishment per MnDOT 2571 specifications - Extended maintenance services (21 months) - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with MnDOT specifications and certifications (e.g., MnDOT certified landscape specialist, University of Minnesota Erosion/Sediment Control cards) - Coordination with other contractors (irrigation, tree planting) - Adherence to City of Minneapolis ordinances, prevailing wage laws, and responsible contractor requirements - Aspirational workforce goals: 20% female, 32% minority participation - Bid deposit (2%), payment and performance bonds (100% of contract value) - Emphasis on civil rights, equal employment, and affirmative action policies - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; all materials must be MnDOT-approved or meet specified standards - Place of Performance: - Nicollet Ave, Cecil Newman Ln, and 29th St W, Minneapolis, MN (Nicollet Ave Reconstruction Project Area)

Description

The City of Minneapolis is soliciting bids for the Nicollet Ave Planting and Maintenance project under the Public Works department. The project involves providing all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for soil preparation, plant installation, and maintenance along Nicollet Ave and adjacent areas, following detailed specifications and plans. The work includes removal of existing vegetation and noxious weeds, soil bed preparation with biochar, plant installation, watering, maintenance for up to 21 months, and coordination with other contractors. Bidders must comply with city ordinances, prevailing wage laws, and submit required documentation including a bid deposit and performance bonds.

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