Opportunity
Minneapolis Supplier Systems #0000004173
Minneapolis Solicits Bids for Phillips and TH55 Tunnel Rehabilitation Project
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
August 26, 2026
Identifier
0000004173
NAICS
237990, 237110, 238190, 238110
The City of Minneapolis Public Works department is seeking bids for the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Phillips and TH55 storm tunnels. - Government Buyer: - City of Minneapolis, Public Works Department - Project Scope: - Rehabilitation of Phillips and TH55 storm tunnels, including the South Extension and 36th Ave South Drift Tunnel - Work includes: - Drilling and preparation of thousands of contact grout holes (base and contingency) - Injection of contact grout (base and contingency) - Crack sealing (Type 1) across multiple tunnel sections, with both base and contingency quantities - Application of hydrophilic polyurethane grout for water infiltration control - Concrete surface repair (Type 3), joint repair (Type 5), masonry nail spall repair (Type 2), and corroded reinforcement repair (Type 4) - Investigative drilling and reconstruction of drainage structures - Site restoration after construction - Mobilization, dewatering and water control, temporary erosion control, and traffic control - Quantities: - Line items range from single lump sum services to thousands of linear feet or gallons (e.g., over 4,000 linear feet of crack sealing in some sections) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must provide all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals - Compliance with prevailing wage laws - 5% bid deposit and 100% performance/payment bonds required - Aspirational workforce goals: 20% female, 32% minority participation - Mandatory in-person pre-bid meeting - Demonstrated experience with similar tunnel rehabilitation projects required - Bids must be submitted electronically via the City's procurement portal - Responsible contractor verification form required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named in the solicitation - Award: - Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications
Description
The City of Minneapolis is soliciting bids for the Phillips/TH55 Tunnel Rehabilitation Project. The project involves providing all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the rehabilitation of the Phillips/TH55 storm tunnels, including concrete crack sealing, concrete repair, and grouting of voids outside the concrete tunnel liner. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage requirements and submit a responsible contractor verification form. The bid process includes a mandatory in-person pre-bid meeting and requires electronic submission of bids through the City's procurement portal.