FY2023 Small Projects - Plumbing

The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Community Development, is seeking proposals from qualified Plumbing Contractors for Time and Material Service Contracts. This service contract shall be a one year contract to be utilized by Community Development/ Housing Department for multiple small residential projects. This will help to eliminate the delays often encountered with small service contracts, and will decrease the amount of administrative time spent on small projects. Projects to be covered under the annual contract will be small residential projects; or service calls deemed to be emergencies. When possible the contractor will provide the Mille Lacs Band Community Development staff with a cost estimate prior to performing any work. Also, if the Contractor begins work on a project and encounters a substantial change in the projects work scope, the Contractor is responsible for notifying the Mille Lacs Band as soon as possible and prior to performing any work not already approved. The Contractor may be called and dispatched to a project at any time. The Contractor is expected to provide service in a timely manner. Contractor is responsible for contacting Toby Egan, Mille Lacs Band Building Official, on each project to determine whether or not a permit will be required. Contractors are responsible for securing all applicable permits and supplying the Mille Lacs Band with copies of any inspections conducted and will not be paid without this documentation. Upon approval of proposals, a Service Contract shall be awarded for a one-year period ending September 30, 2023 for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00. There may be one or two service contracts awarded depending on how many proposals are received to provide service to each district. Depending on necessity less than the awarded contract amount may be used for the year. In the event that additional dollars need to be added to the service contract, the Contractor agrees to continue providing service at the rates provided in their original proposal. Contractor shall have the responsibility to keep accurate records for the project and submit invoicing to Community Development. Each invoice must be itemized and reference: the actual date of service; number of hours and rate charged for labor; and a detailed list of materials and supplies used, as well as, (when possible) proof of price that the contractor paid for materials to verify the percentage of mark-up. Invoice amount will be verified, paid, and deducted from the total contract amount. Your proposals shall include the following: 1. Standard Labor Rate: Submit all labor rate levels that may be charged. 2. Which MLBO Districts you will work in: District I (Onamia), District IIA (Isle), District II (Aitkin, McGregor, East Lake), District III (Hinckley, Lake Lena) and Urban Area. Proposals may be selective or to provide service to all districts. 3. Trip Charge Rate, if applicable, or flat labor rate for travel. 4. Material Mark-up Percentage. 5. Profit and Overhead Percentage. 6. Provide a signed 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: FY2023 Small Projects: Plumbing 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. 7. A copy of current MLB Vendors License. (or copy of a submitted application) 8. Copy of current certificate of insurance. 9. Copy of an authorized signature sheet if not already on file with the Mille Lacs Band. The Band reserves the right to reject any bid that it is unable to collect at the Onamia post office by the bid deadline date and time, provided that the Band has made diligent and reasonable efforts to collect the bid. The Band reserves this right even in the event that the bid has been postmarked before the deadline. 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. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mark Goede at (320) 532-4654, or via email at d1housing.maint@millelacsband.com. 1. Contractors must be licensed with the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Call Elizabeth Thornbloom with any questions 320-532-8274, or email at EThornbloom@grcasinos.com. 2. Contractors must possess a valid Minnesota Contractors License. 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. Failure to provide any of these attachments will result in bid disqualification. Community Development Reserves the Right to Reject Any and All Bids for Any Reason.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Precast Concrete, Site-Cast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Architectural Woodwork, Architectural Wood Casework.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Windows, Hardware, Glazing, Louvers and Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Ceilings, Carpeting, Painting and Coating.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Residential Equipment, Residential Appliances.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Residential Plumbing Fixtures.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Grading, Excavation and Fill, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.