Public Notice
May 12, 19, 2026...
Public Notice
May 12, 19, 2026...
Public Notice
May 12, 19, 2026
DOCUMENT 00 11 11
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS (FEDERAL)
CITY OF MANKATO
Airport Location: Mankato
Regional Airport (MKT)
Project Name: Taxiway A/D/E Intersection Reconstruction & Airfield Marking Enhancement
FAA AIP No.: 3-27-0055-043-2026
State Project No.: A0701-131
Bids Close At: 2:00 PM on May 26, 2026
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Electronic Bid Submission for the project listed above will be received by the Owner, a public corporation, via QuestCDN, https://questcdn.com/ until the official time and date as displayed in QuestCDN Online.
This project provides for the reconstruction and realignment of the intersection between Taxiways A, D, and E. This project also includes the installation of pavement markings such runway hold position
markings, surface painted hold position signs, enhanced taxiway centerline markings, and nonmovement are boundary markings.
Major items of work for the project include pavement removals, excavation and backfill, grading and drainage improvements, asphalt pavement, airfield lighting and signing systems, pavement marking, and turf restoration.
Approximate quantities of major items of work are as follows:
Mobilization 1 LS
Traffic Control 1 LS
Pavement Removal 5,300 SY
Unclassified Excavation 5,700 CY
Geotextile Filter Fabric 5,600 SY
Granular Subbase 3,700 CY
8" Crushed Aggregate Base 5,500 SY
Asphalt Mix Pavement 1,400 TN
6" PVC Subdrain 1,150 LF
15" RC Pipe 300 LF
Storm Sewer Manholes 2 EA
Erosion Control Blanket 1,100 SY
Seeding 2 AC
Topsoiling 1,250 CY
Pavement Marking 65,000 SF
Elevated Taxiway Edge Lights 35 EA
Airfield Signs 6 EA
Electrical Construction 1 LS
Bids shall be submitted electronically via QuestCDN. No other Bid Form is acceptable.
Consistent with Minnesota Statute, Section 473.144, Owner may not accept a bid or proposal for a contract or execute a contract in excess of $100,000 with any business unless said business is in compliance with certain requirements concerning affirmative action plans. Evidence of compliance must be submitted within (2) two Owner business days following opening of bids. Bids will be considered nonresponsive if the compliance requirements are not met. Compliance requirements are outlined in the project specification.
NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
Refer to Contract and Labor Provisions in the specifications for requirements.
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE)
The current federal DBE program has been suspended by the U.S. Department of Transportation pursuant to interim final rule (2025-19460 (90 FR 47969)). The Owner has not established DBE contract goals for this project.
The requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 including any amendments thereto apply to this contract. It is the policy of the OWNER to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The OWNER encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership.
STATE NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The following clause applies to state-assisted construction contracts in excess of $100,000.
1. The Bidder's attention is called to the "equal opportunity clause" set forth herein.
The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area are as follows:
Covered Area: Blue Earth County
People of Color and Indigenous People 15%
Women 9%
These goals are applicable to all the contractor's construction work (whether or not it is state or stateassisted) performed in the covered area.
The contractor's compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 363A.36 and part 5000.3520 shall be based on its implementation of the equal opportunity clause, specific affirmative action obligations required by the specifications in part 5000.3540, and its efforts to meet the goals established for the geographical area where the contract resulting from this solicitation is to be performed. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade, and the contractor must make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from contractor to contractor or from project to project for the sole purpose of meeting the contractor's goals is a violation of the contract, Minnesota Statutes, section 363A.36 and part 5000.3520.
Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.
3. The contractor must provide written notification to the Compliance Division of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights within ten working days of award of any construction subcontract at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from the solicitation. The notification must list the name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor; employer identification number, estimated dollar amount of the subcontract; estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and the geographical area in which the contract is to be performed.
4. As used in this notice, and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Blue Earth County.
FAA BUY AMERICAN PREFERENCE
The Contractor certifies that its bid is in compliance with 49 USC 50101, BABA and other related Made in America Laws, U.S. statutes, guidance, and FAA policies, which provide that Federal funds may not be obligated unless all iron, steel and manufactured goods used in AIP funded projects are produced in the United States, unless the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a waiver for the product; the product is listed as an Excepted Article, Material Or Supply in Federal Acquisition Regulation subpart 25.108; or is included in the FAA Nationwide Buy American Waivers Issued list.
The bidder or offeror must complete and submit the certification of compliance with FAAs Buy American Preference, BABA and Made in America laws included herein with their bid or offer. The Airport Sponsor/Owner will reject as nonresponsive any bid or offer that does not include a completed certification of compliance with FAAs Buy American Preference and BABA.
The Bidder certifies that all constructions materials, defined to mean an article, material, or supply other than an item of primarily iron or steel; a manufactured product; cement and cementitious materials; aggregates such as stone, sand, or gravel; or aggregate binding agents or additives that are or consist primarily of: non-ferrous metals; plastic and polymer-based products (including polyvinylchloride, composite building materials, and polymers used in fiber optic cables); glass (including optic glass); lumber; or drywall used in the project are manufactured in the U.S.
The Bidder certifies procurement of certain rolling stock using FAA grant funds will prohibit airports from using Federal financial assistance to procure buses or rail car vehicle rolling stock from covered entities.
TITLE VI SOLICITATION NOTICE
The Owner, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4), 28 CFR 50.3, and 49 CFR Part 21, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, all contractors will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of the owners race, color, national origin, sex, creed, age, or disability in consideration for an award.
DAVIS-BACON REQUIREMENTS
If applicable, the provision of the Federal Contract and Labor Provisions entitled Davis-Bacon Requirements is incorporated herein by reference.
FEDERAL FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE)
All contracts and subcontracts that result from this solicitation incorporate by reference the provisions of 29 CFR part 201, et seq, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full and part-time workers.
The Contractor has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation. The Contractor must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
PROCUREMENT OF RECOVERED MATERIALS
See document 00 72 01 General Conditions (Federal) section 40-07 Rights in and use of materials.
PROHIBITION OF COVERED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS)
The Bidder or Offeror certifies that they are aware of and comply with relevant Federal statutes and regulations, including those from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), for operating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in accordance, and in compliance with all related requirements in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-63), section 936 (49 U.S.C. §44801 note).
BID SECURITY
Each bid shall be accompanied by a "Bid Security" in the form of a certified check made payable to the Owner in the name of City of Mankato in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, or a surety bond in the same amount, running to the City of Mankato, with the surety company thereon duly authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota. Such Bid Security to be a guarantee that the bidder will not, without the consent of the Owner, withdraw its bid for a period of (90) days after the opening of bids, and, if awarded the Contract, will enter into a contract with the OWNER, and in connection therewith, give Performance and Payment Bonds as required by law and on forms furnished to the Contractor by the Owner. In the event the Bidder fails to enter into a Contract, the amount of the certified check will be retained or the bond enforced by the Owner.
AC 150/5370-10H 20-10 Bid guarantee. Each separate proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, or other specified acceptable collateral, in the amount specified in the proposal form. Such bond, check, or collateral, shall be made payable to the Owner.
AC 150/5370-10H 30-03 Cancellation of award. The Owner reserves the right to cancel the award without liability to the bidder, except return of proposal guaranty, at any time before a contract has been fully executed by all parties and is approved by the Owner in accordance with paragraph 30-07 Approval of Contract.
AC 150/5370-10H 30-04 Return of proposal guaranty. All proposal guaranties, except those of the two lowest bidders, will be returned immediately after the Owner has made a comparison of bids as specified in the paragraph 30-01, Consideration of Proposals. Proposal guaranties of the two lowest bidders will be retained by the Owner for 90 days, at which time, the unsuccessful bidders proposal guaranty will be returned. The successful bidders proposal guaranty will be returned as soon as the Owner receives the contract bonds as specified in paragraph 30-05, Requirements of Contract Bonds.
AVAILABILITY OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Plans and specifications are on file for inspection at the office of the Engineer; at QuestCDN Online as indicated below and at the Minnesota Builders Exchange; Rochester Builders Exchange; Dodge Data and Analytics; and NAMC-UM Plan Room.
Bidders desiring drawings and specifications for personal use may secure a complete digital set at https://questcdn.com/. Bidders may download the complete set of digital documents for $22.00, or other fee as determined by QuestCDN, by entering eBidDocTM #10143671 in the Search Projects page. Contact Quest Construction Data Network at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance. Hard copy drawings and specifications will not be made available to Bidders.
Bid documents for this project may be viewed for no cost at QuestCDN Online.
For this project, bids will ONLY be received electronically. Contractors submitting an electronic bid will be charged an additional $42.00, or other fee as determined by QuestCDN, at the time of bid submission via the online electronic bid service QuestCDN Online.
AC 150/5370-10H 20-04 Issuance of proposal forms. The Owner reserves the right to refuse to issue a proposal form to a prospective bidder if the bidder is in default for any of the following reasons:
a. Failure to comply with any prequalification regulations of the Owner, if such regulations are cited, or otherwise included, in the proposal as a requirement for bidding.
b. Failure to pay, or satisfactorily settle, all bills due for labor and materials on former contracts in force with the Owner at the time the Owner issues the proposal to a prospective bidder.
c. Documented record of Contractor default under previous contracts with the Owner.
Documented record of unsatisfactory work on previous contracts with the Owner.
AC 150/5370-10H 20-07 Preparation of proposal. The bidder shall submit their proposal on the forms furnished by the Owner. All blank spaces in the proposal forms, unless explicitly stated otherwise, must be correctly filled in where indicated for each and every item for which a quantity is given. The bidder shall state the price (written in ink or typed) both in words and numerals which they propose for each pay item furnished in the proposal. In case of conflict between words and numerals, the words, unless obviously incorrect, shall govern.
AC 150/5370-10H 20-08 Responsive and responsible bidder. A responsive bid conforms to all significant terms and conditions contained in the Owners invitation for bid. It is the Owners responsibility to decide if the exceptions taken by a bidder to the solicitation are material or not and the extent of deviation it is willing to accept.
A responsible bidder has the ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of a proposed procurement, as defined in 2 CFR §200.318(h). This includes such matters as Contractor integrity, compliance with public policy, record of past performance, and financial and technical resources.
AC 150/5370-10H 20-09 Irregular proposals. Proposals shall be considered irregular for the following reasons:
a. If the proposal is on a form other than that furnished by the Owner, or if the Owners form is altered, or if any part of the proposal form is detached.
b. If there are unauthorized additions, conditional or alternate pay items, or irregularities of any kind that make the proposal incomplete, indefinite, or otherwise ambiguous.
c. If the proposal does not contain a unit price for each pay item listed in the proposal, except in the case of authorized alternate pay items, for which the bidder is not required to furnish a unit price.
d. If the proposal contains unit prices that are obviously unbalanced.
e. If the proposal is not accompanied by the proposal guaranty specified by the Owner.
f. If the applicable Disadvantaged Business Enterprise information is incomplete.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any irregular proposal and the right to waive technicalities if such waiver is in the best interest of the Owner and conforms to local laws and ordinances pertaining to the letting of construction contracts.
Public Notice
May 12, 19, 2026
DOCUMENT 00 11 11
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS (FEDERAL)
CITY OF MANKATO
Airport Location: Mankato
Regional Airport (MKT)
Project Name: Taxiway A/D/E Intersection Reconstruction & Airfield Marking Enhancement
FAA AIP No.: 3-27-0055-043-2026
State Project No.: A0701-131
Bids Close At: 2:00 PM on May 26, 2026
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Electronic Bid Submission for the project listed above will be received by the Owner, a public corporation, via QuestCDN, https://questcdn.com/ until the official time and date as displayed in QuestCDN Online.
This project provides for the reconstruction and realignment of the intersection between Taxiways A, D, and E. This project also includes the installation of pavement markings such runway hold position
markings, surface painted hold position signs, enhanced taxiway centerline markings, and nonmovement are boundary markings.
Major items of work for the project include pavement removals, excavation and backfill, grading and drainage improvements, asphalt pavement, airfield lighting and signing systems, pavement marking, and turf restoration.
Approximate quantities of major items of work are as follows:
Mobilization 1 LS
Traffic Control 1 LS
Pavement Removal 5,300 SY
Unclassified Excavation 5,700 CY
Geotextile Filter Fabric 5,600 SY
Granular Subbase 3,700 CY
8" Crushed Aggregate Base 5,500 SY
Asphalt Mix Pavement 1,400 TN
6" PVC Subdrain 1,150 LF
15" RC Pipe 300 LF
Storm Sewer Manholes 2 EA
Erosion Control Blanket 1,100 SY
Seeding 2 AC
Topsoiling 1,250 CY
Pavement Marking 65,000 SF
Elevated Taxiway Edge Lights 35 EA
Airfield Signs 6 EA
Electrical Construction 1 LS
Bids shall be submitted electronically via QuestCDN. No other Bid Form is acceptable.
Consistent with Minnesota Statute, Section 473.144, Owner may not accept a bid or proposal for a contract or execute a contract in excess of $100,000 with any business unless said business is in compliance with certain requirements concerning affirmative action plans. Evidence of compliance must be submitted within (2) two Owner business days following opening of bids. Bids will be considered nonresponsive if the compliance requirements are not met. Compliance requirements are outlined in the project specification.
NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
Refer to Contract and Labor Provisions in the specifications for requirements.
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE)
The current federal DBE program has been suspended by the U.S. Department of Transportation pursuant to interim final rule (2025-19460 (90 FR 47969)). The Owner has not established DBE contract goals for this project.
The requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 including any amendments thereto apply to this contract. It is the policy of the OWNER to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The OWNER encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership.
STATE NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The following clause applies to state-assisted construction contracts in excess of $100,000.
1. The Bidder's attention is called to the "equal opportunity clause" set forth herein.
The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area are as follows:
Covered Area: Blue Earth County
People of Color and Indigenous People 15%
Women 9%
These goals are applicable to all the contractor's construction work (whether or not it is state or stateassisted) performed in the covered area.
The contractor's compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 363A.36 and part 5000.3520 shall be based on its implementation of the equal opportunity clause, specific affirmative action obligations required by the specifications in part 5000.3540, and its efforts to meet the goals established for the geographical area where the contract resulting from this solicitation is to be performed. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade, and the contractor must make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from contractor to contractor or from project to project for the sole purpose of meeting the contractor's goals is a violation of the contract, Minnesota Statutes, section 363A.36 and part 5000.3520.
Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.
3. The contractor must provide written notification to the Compliance Division of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights within ten working days of award of any construction subcontract at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from the solicitation. The notification must list the name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor; employer identification number, estimated dollar amount of the subcontract; estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and the geographical area in which the contract is to be performed.
4. As used in this notice, and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Blue Earth County.
FAA BUY AMERICAN PREFERENCE
The Contractor certifies that its bid is in compliance with 49 USC 50101, BABA and other related Made in America Laws, U.S. statutes, guidance, and FAA policies, which provide that Federal funds may not be obligated unless all iron, steel and manufactured goods used in AIP funded projects are produced in the United States, unless the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a waiver for the product; the product is listed as an Excepted Article, Material Or Supply in Federal Acquisition Regulation subpart 25.108; or is included in the FAA Nationwide Buy American Waivers Issued list.
The bidder or offeror must complete and submit the certification of compliance with FAAs Buy American Preference, BABA and Made in America laws included herein with their bid or offer. The Airport Sponsor/Owner will reject as nonresponsive any bid or offer that does not include a completed certification of compliance with FAAs Buy American Preference and BABA.
The Bidder certifies that all constructions materials, defined to mean an article, material, or supply other than an item of primarily iron or steel; a manufactured product; cement and cementitious materials; aggregates such as stone, sand, or gravel; or aggregate binding agents or additives that are or consist primarily of: non-ferrous metals; plastic and polymer-based products (including polyvinylchloride, composite building materials, and polymers used in fiber optic cables); glass (including optic glass); lumber; or drywall used in the project are manufactured in the U.S.
The Bidder certifies procurement of certain rolling stock using FAA grant funds will prohibit airports from using Federal financial assistance to procure buses or rail car vehicle rolling stock from covered entities.
TITLE VI SOLICITATION NOTICE
The Owner, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4), 28 CFR 50.3, and 49 CFR Part 21, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, all contractors will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of the owners race, color, national origin, sex, creed, age, or disability in consideration for an award.
DAVIS-BACON REQUIREMENTS
If applicable, the provision of the Federal Contract and Labor Provisions entitled Davis-Bacon Requirements is incorporated herein by reference.
FEDERAL FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FEDERAL MINIMUM WAGE)
All contracts and subcontracts that result from this solicitation incorporate by reference the provisions of 29 CFR part 201, et seq, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full and part-time workers.
The Contractor has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation. The Contractor must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.
PROCUREMENT OF RECOVERED MATERIALS
See document 00 72 01 General Conditions (Federal) section 40-07 Rights in and use of materials.
PROHIBITION OF COVERED UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS)
The Bidder or Offeror certifies that they are aware of and comply with relevant Federal statutes and regulations, including those from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), for operating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in accordance, and in compliance with all related requirements in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-63), section 936 (49 U.S.C. §44801 note).
BID SECURITY
Each bid shall be accompanied by a "Bid Security" in the form of a certified check made payable to the Owner in the name of City of Mankato in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, or a surety bond in the same amount, running to the City of Mankato, with the surety company thereon duly authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota. Such Bid Security to be a guarantee that the bidder will not, without the consent of the Owner, withdraw its bid for a period of (90) days after the opening of bids, and, if awarded the Contract, will enter into a contract with the OWNER, and in connection therewith, give Performance and Payment Bonds as required by law and on forms furnished to the Contractor by the Owner. In the event the Bidder fails to enter into a Contract, the amount of the certified check will be retained or the bond enforced by the Owner.
AC 150/5370-10H 20-10 Bid guarantee. Each separate proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, or other specified acceptable collateral, in the amount specified in the proposal form. Such bond, check, or collateral, shall be made payable to the Owner.
AC 150/5370-10H 30-03 Cancellation of award. The Owner reserves the right to cancel the award without liability to the bidder, except return of proposal guaranty, at any time before a contract has been fully executed by all parties and is approved by the Owner in accordance with paragraph 30-07 Approval of Contract.
AC 150/5370-10H 30-04 Return of proposal guaranty. All proposal guaranties, except those of the two lowest bidders, will be returned immediately after the Owner has made a comparison of bids as specified in the paragraph 30-01, Consideration of Proposals. Proposal guaranties of the two lowest bidders will be retained by the Owner for 90 days, at which time, the unsuccessful bidders proposal guaranty will be returned. The successful bidders proposal guaranty will be returned as soon as the Owner receives the contract bonds as specified in paragraph 30-05, Requirements of Contract Bonds.
AVAILABILITY OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Plans and specifications are on file for inspection at the office of the Engineer; at QuestCDN Online as indicated below and at the Minnesota Builders Exchange; Rochester Builders Exchange; Dodge Data and Analytics; and NAMC-UM Plan Room.
Bidders desiring drawings and specifications for personal use may secure a complete digital set at https://questcdn.com/. Bidders may download the complete set of digital documents for $22.00, or other fee as determined by QuestCDN, by entering eBidDocTM #10143671 in the Search Projects page. Contact Quest Construction Data Network at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance. Hard copy drawings and specifications will not be made available to Bidders.
Bid documents for this project may be viewed for no cost at QuestCDN Online.
For this project, bids will ONLY be received electronically. Contractors submitting an electronic bid will be charged an additional $42.00, or other fee as determined by QuestCDN, at the time of bid submission via the online electronic bid service QuestCDN Online.
AC 150/5370-10H 20-04 Issuance of proposal forms. The Owner reserves the right to refuse to issue a proposal form to a prospective bidder if the bidder is in default for any of the following reasons:
a. Failure to comply with any prequalification regulations of the Owner, if such regulations are cited, or otherwise included, in the proposal as a requirement for bidding.
b. Failure to pay, or satisfactorily settle, all bills due for labor and materials on former contracts in force with the Owner at the time the Owner issues the proposal to a prospective bidder.
c. Documented record of Contractor default under previous contracts with the Owner.
Documented record of unsatisfactory work on previous contracts with the Owner.
AC 150/5370-10H 20-07 Preparation of proposal. The bidder shall submit their proposal on the forms furnished by the Owner. All blank spaces in the proposal forms, unless explicitly stated otherwise, must be correctly filled in where indicated for each and every item for which a quantity is given. The bidder shall state the price (written in ink or typed) both in words and numerals which they propose for each pay item furnished in the proposal. In case of conflict between words and numerals, the words, unless obviously incorrect, shall govern.
AC 150/5370-10H 20-08 Responsive and responsible bidder. A responsive bid conforms to all significant terms and conditions contained in the Owners invitation for bid. It is the Owners responsibility to decide if the exceptions taken by a bidder to the solicitation are material or not and the extent of deviation it is willing to accept.
A responsible bidder has the ability to perform successfully under the terms and conditions of a proposed procurement, as defined in 2 CFR §200.318(h). This includes such matters as Contractor integrity, compliance with public policy, record of past performance, and financial and technical resources.
AC 150/5370-10H 20-09 Irregular proposals. Proposals shall be considered irregular for the following reasons:
a. If the proposal is on a form other than that furnished by the Owner, or if the Owners form is altered, or if any part of the proposal form is detached.
b. If there are unauthorized additions, conditional or alternate pay items, or irregularities of any kind that make the proposal incomplete, indefinite, or otherwise ambiguous.
c. If the proposal does not contain a unit price for each pay item listed in the proposal, except in the case of authorized alternate pay items, for which the bidder is not required to furnish a unit price.
d. If the proposal contains unit prices that are obviously unbalanced.
e. If the proposal is not accompanied by the proposal guaranty specified by the Owner.
f. If the applicable Disadvantaged Business Enterprise information is incomplete.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any irregular proposal and the right to waive technicalities if such waiver is in the best interest of the Owner and conforms to local laws and ordinances pertaining to the letting of construction contracts.
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