RFPs

Community Development

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

OWNER: Mille Lacs of Ojibwe
43408 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359

PROJECT: MLB Environmental Services Annual Electrical Services

DATE: August 12, 2024

TO: Qualified Electrical Contractors

Description and Scope of Work
The Mille Lacs Band, Community Development Department will be accepting sealed bids for providing electrical services to the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe facilities in all three districts (D-I Onamia, D-2A Isle, D-2 East Lake and District-3 Lake Lena) until 3:00pm on September,3 2024. Bids will then be publicly opened and read aloud at 10:00am on September 5, 2024 at the Mille Lacs Government Center.

Bidding Notes

• Bids include the following facilities:
  o District 1 (Onamia)
• Tribal Government Center
• Ceremonial Building
• Community Center
• Law Office
• New Community Center
  o District 2A (Isle)
• Chiminsing Center
  o District 2 (McGregor)
• Community Center
• Ceremonial Building
• Minisinaakwaang Leadership Academy
  o District 3 (Lake Lena)
• Community Center
• Ceremonial Building
• Meshakwad Community Center (Hinckley)
• Bids must include all rates regarding service calls (after hours, holidays, weekends and emergencies).
• Bids should be broken down by District if rates are different. A spreadsheet may be used for breakdown of pricing.
• Bids should include a one call number for all service needs to be in compliance for all above listed facilities.
• Site visits are encouraged and may be scheduled with Rhonda Sam, Environmental Services Manager (320-630-4227).
• Bids must include all related materials (when possible) and labor.
• All pricing must be valid through September 30, 2025.
• Provide a Proposal including all of the above information. This will be used in lieu of the MLBO Schedule of Values form and in addition to the standard MLBO bid form. On the bid form please reference the following:
  a. Job/Project: MLB Environmental Services Electrical
  b. On the labor and materials bid lines, reference the attached Proposal with the rates and percentages required.
  c. Include all other MLBO Bid Attachments as required on the General Bid Form.
• Contractors must possess a valid Minnesota Contractors License.
• A copy of current MLB Vendor’s License. (or copy of submitted application)
• Completed and signed copy of the TERO Compliance Plan.
• A copy of current certificate of insurance.
• Copy of an authorized signature sheet if not already on file with the Mille Lacs Band.

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe reserves the right to reject any and all bids for any reason.

All proposals must be mailed and labeled as follows:

Tracy Burr, Commissioner of Community Development
Environmental Services Electrical
PO Box 509
Onamia, MN 56359

Please note that the bids submitted via mail to the P.O. Box. FedEx and UPS will not deliver to a P.O. Box and the Onamia post office will not accept hand delivered items. Please plan accordingly to ensure the timely receipt of your bid submittal.

PROPOSALS NOT SUBMITTED IN THIS MANNER WILL BE REJECTED.

C. Licensing

1. Contractors must have a current Mille Lacs Band Vendor’s license. Contact Elizabeth Thornbloom at the Business Regulations Office at (320)532-8274 with questions regarding licensing and for the license application
2. All Contractors must comply with all Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe American Indian Employment requirements (see 18 MLBSA § 5). Contact Lori Trail at (320) 532-4778.
3. Contractors must comply with Davis Bacon Wage Requirements.
4. Contractors shall provide a current certificate of insurance.
5. Contractors must possess a valid Minnesota Contractors License.

BIDDING FORM
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES

FIRM NAME: __

JOB/PROJECT: FY2024 Environmental Services Electrical Service

#1 LABOR PRICE:

____N/A__$____
(Written Value) (Dollar Amount)

#2 MATERIALS COSTS:

____N/A__$____
(Written Value) (Dollar Amount)

TOTAL BID PRICE: add #1 Labor & #2 Material Cost

____N/A__$____
(Written Value) (Dollar Amount)

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PROPOSAL FOR BREAKDOWN OF BID.

BID GUARANTEE PERIOD:
I agree to hold this bid open for a period of 60 days after the bid opening. If this bid is accepted I agree to execute a Contract and/or a Purchase Order with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe along with furnishing all required bonding (if required) and insurances.

ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED: Failure to provide any of these attachments will result in bid disqualification.

• MLB BID FORM (MUST BE SIGNED)
• DETAILED PROPOSAL
• MLBO VENDOR LICENSE
• COPY OF CURRENT INSURANCES
• COPY OF MINNESOTA CONTRACTORS LICENSE (if required

NAME: ____TITLE:____

SIGNATURE: ___DATE:____

FIRM NAME:____TELEPHONE:_____

ADDRESS: __

EMAIL: __