The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Community Development office will be accepting sealed lump sum bids for a *Home Remodel including kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom and bedroom updates as indicated below for a home at: 218 Old Military Road in Sandstone, Mn. Bids will be due Wednesday March 2, 2022 at 3:00 PM. Bids received will be opened and qualified by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe on Thursday March 3, 2022 at 10:00 AM.

A mandatory pre-bid site visit will be held on: February 16, 2022 at 10:00am.

General Notes:

1. It is the Contractors responsibility to identify any and all discrepancies in the scope of work, not meeting Industry Standards or that which is inconsistent with the International Residential Code (IRC), and Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe 2016 MLB Project Specification Book that supersedes previous additions.
2. All electrical wiring, apparatus and equipment for electric light, heat and power, technology circuits or systems shall comply with the rules of the Department of Commerce or the Department of Labor and Industry, as applicable, and be installed in conformity with accepted standards of construction for safety to life and property.
3. Contractor must reconnect all utilities, service panel or service feed. Also includes gas, propane. Include such equipment or materials identified in the pre-bid conference.
4. Contractor will secure all permits and fees.
5. Contractor is responsible for a thorough investigation of the scope of work.
6. Contractor will repair any damage to the property or structure created by the scope of work.
7. Contractor shall be responsible for all debris removal related to all work performed under this work scope.
8. NO WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED UNTIL ALL REQUIRED PERMITS HAVE BEEN ISSUED AND COPIES IN THE POSSESSION OF THE PROJECT COORDINATOR AND /OR MILLE LACS BAND BUILDING OFFICIAL.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WILL, TO THE GREATEST EXTENT FEASIBLE, GIVE PREFERENCE IN THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIAN-OWNED ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES.

Work Scope:

KITCHEN AREA

1. Remove all kitchen cabinets and countertops. Dispose of properly.
2. Remove the dishwasher and cap all water / drain lines, etc… Do not include a replacement dishwasher.
3. Remove the kitchen flooring and replace all kitchen flooring and dining room flooring with vinyl plank. Include substrate repairs under removed cabinet footprint at new floor. All new base in white.
4. Provide and install new custom grade cabinets and countertops complete with hardware. Include site visit and meeting with Cabinet Manufacturer (millwork provider).
5. Provide and install new kitchen sink with new faucets and drain lines.
6. Remove old decorative vinyl border in kitchen and all areas of the home. Make necessary wall repairs and include new paint and all labor for walls and ceiling. Entire interior of home gets repainted.
7. Provide, replace and install the window blinds in the kitchen.
8. Provide and install new base throughout the entire kitchen and home.
9. Remove old bi-fold door hardware at pantry area. Patch and finish.
10. Provide and install (2) new kitchen lights.
11. Remove and dispose of all appliances. Fridge, range, dishwasher. Provide and install new fridge and range. No new dishwasher.

DINING ROOM

12. Remove old flooring and prep floors for new Vinyl Plank flooring to be provided and installed.
13. Prep all walls and ceilings for paint. Provide and paint all walls and ceilings up to and including the garage man door and to the utility door at back of laundry area. Paint the exterior window trim white and replace blinds with horizontal, aluminum blinds.

FAMILY/TV ROOM

14. Protect the floor with brown paper or appropriate drop clothes.
15. Repair walls and ceiling. Provide and paint complete.
16. Paint the interior of the exterior window trim white and provide and install new horizontal, aluminum blinds.
17. Remove the baseboard throughout the entire home and replace with painted or prefinished white.
18. Remove old front door and replace with a new door that is machined with (2) holes for a dead bolt and a knob. Provide new deadbolt, knobs and locks and keys. Same key will open all exterior door locks.
19. Keyed to match the new hardware and knobs at garage door service entrance that are provided and installed by contractor.

BEDROOM HALLWAY

21. Prep and repair walls and ceilings. Provide paint and painting labor for same walls and ceiling.
22. Remove the base moulding and replace with pre-finished or painted white base.

BATHROOM

23. Plumbing includes remove old sink and faucets in sink and shower. Provide and install new fixtures, toilet, sink and faucet, shower faucet and shower head.
24. Remove and dispose of old mirror. Provide new rectangular framed bathroom mirror and installation.
25. Add a duplex outlet (convenience outlet) near the shelving unit adjacent toilet area. Remove old and provide and install new light strip.
26. Remove old vanity, sink and faucets. Provide and install all new.
27. Tear out existing bathroom flooring. Repair subfloor to accept new flooring. Provide and install new bathroom flooring as per spec book.
28. Repair the walls above the shower surround and prep for paint. Walls must be primed with appropriate primer prior to painting. Paint entire bathroom.
29. Remove and dispose of old toilet and provide, install new. New shut off valve.
30. Remove and replace the rusted floor vent for HVAC.

1st BEDROOM IN HALLWAY

31. Provide and install a new pre-hung closet door and frame complete to fit the opening. Provide pre-finished or include finishing or painting the door and frame. Include door complete and install labor.
32. Remove and dispose of existing carpet. Replace with new carpet and installation. All new base.
33. Provide and install new horizontal, aluminum blinds.

2nd BEDROOM IN HALLWAY

33. Repair the walls and ceilings and provide / install paint on this and all walls and ceilings in home.
34. Provide and install a new light fixture.
35. Provide and install new horizontal, aluminum blinds.
36. Remove old flooring and provide and install new flooring.

MASTER BEDROOM

37. Remove old bi-fold and replace with new. Provide and install complete new bi-fold hardware package. Do not re-use any existing bi-fold hardware. Match style and trim moulding with existing. Stain and or finish to match.
38. Repair walls, provide all materials and paint every wall and ceiling in home.
39. Remove old carpet and provide / install new carpet.
40. All new white base in this and every room in home.

LAUNDRY/UTILITY

41. Include cost to replace the 50 gallon Bradford White Water Heater. This is a model #M250T6DS2. ***It may be possible to repair the existing hot water heater by replacing the lower heating element. If a repair of the water heater is possible, credit back the savings.

42. Allowance for potential extra requests. Please, include an additional line item totaling 10% of the total project costs in the form of an allowance. This may be used with approval from Project Coordinator.

Specified Product Substitutions: All proposed product substitutions must be approved by the Project Coordinator 5 days prior to bid. Any approved substitutions, will be made available to all bidders.

Contacts:
Interested bidders shall contact Jim Carpenter, Project Coordinator, at 320-532-7432 (office), 320-364-9865 (cell) or at james.carpenter@millelacsband.com to be included on the bidder’s list in the event that any addendums are issued for this project.

Mobilization:

1. The Contractor shall be capable of mobilizing his equipment and crews within seven days of the receipt of Notice to Proceed.
2. Contractor shall provide means and methods for all building phases of construction.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS FOR ANY REASON.