NOTICE FOR Request for Proposals (RFP)
CMAR SERVICES WATER TREATMENT PLANT FIL·TER BACKWASH RECLAMATION BRAINERD PUBLIC UTILITIES
City of BRAINERD, Minnesota
RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS: Proposals for the work described below will be received via email until 4:00 PM on September 4, 2025. Please email Proposals to Daniel Loch, DLoch@bpu.org , and cc Mac Graupman, mac.graupman@boltonmenk.com. Late submissions will not be considered.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Brainerd Public Utilities (BPU) is seeking proposals from qualified interested parties to provide Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) services for the Filter Backwash Reclamation Project. The project will consist of constructing a new backwash reclaim tank with a chemical room, electrical room, mechanical room, pumps, piping, and associated yardwork. The electrical and controls system for the plant will also be improved. The scope of work will be adjusted to meet the BPU budget. Brainerd Public Utilities plans to retain a CMAR firm to facilitate the cost evaluation, design, constructability, scheduling, and sequencing of work for the efficient use and proper allocation of available funds.
PLAN HOLDERS LIST, ADDENDUMS AND COMPLETE RFP DOCUMENTS: The plan holders list, addendums, and complete RFP Documents will be available for download online at www.questcdn.com or www.bolton-menk.com .
TO OBTAIN RFP DOCUMENTS: Complete digital RFP documents are available at www.questcdn.com or www.bolton-menk.com . You may view the digital RFP documents for free by entering Quest project #9811535 on the website's Project Search page. Documents may be downloaded for $5.00. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952·233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, viewing, downloading, and working with this digital project information.
QUESTIONS: Questions about this RFP can be directed to the City Contact (Mac Graupman) with the subject line, "BPU WTP Backwash Reclamation- CMAR Solicitation -Question(s)." The deadline for such questions is 4:00 PM local time on September 2, 2025.
OWNER'S RIGHTS RESERVED: The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive any irregularities and informalities.
| Disconnect/Reconnect Electricity | |||
| 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (dropping lines, meter maintenance, etc) | No Charge | ||
| After hours Emergency Disconnect/Reconnect | No Charge | ||
| Temporary Service-If line is extended additional fees could be incurred | $150.00 | ||
| Disconnected delinquent accounts & Foreclosures - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | $50.00 | ||
| Special Events | |||
| Service Charge (Additional charges could be incurred) | $150.00 | ||
| Electric commercial base service charge per meter | $25.00 | ||
| Commercial kWh charge | $0.10581 | ||
| Turn Off/On Water | |||
| 7:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. | No Charge | ||
| After hours Emergency Turn Off | No Charge | ||
| Disconnected delinquent accounts & Foreclosures - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | $50.00 | ||
| Tampering With Meter | |||
| Tampering Fee | $350.00 | ||
| Additional Reconnect Fee | $50.00 | ||
| 3 month average deposit | Varies | ||
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New Water Service-1" (main to curb stop) RESTORATION IS OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY |
Total Costs Incurred | ||
| Water Main Tap | |||
| 3/4" or 1" plus materials | $300.00 | ||
| 1 1/2" or 2" plus materials | $600.00 | ||
| Water Transmitter | $140.00 | ||
| Water Meters | |||
| 5/8" - 1/2" Iperl | $275.00 | ||
| 3/4" Iperl | $275.00 | ||
| 1" Iperl | $380.00 | ||
| 1 1/2" Omni-C2 | $2170.00 | ||
| 2" Omni-C2 | $2505.00 | ||
| 3" Omni-C2 | $3175.00 | ||
| 4" Omni T2 | $5510.00 | ||
| Bulk Water Sales | |||
| Service Charge | $23.16 | ||
| Charge per 1,000 gallons | $4.92 | ||
| Hydrant Meter Deposit - (Refundable) | $1,000.00 | ||
| Pole Attachments - annually per pole | $7.00 | ||
| Security Lights - monthly per light | $12.50 + sales tax | ||
| No charge to install if installed on existing pole | |||
| Oversize Loads | |||
| Under $500 estimate | Full estimate before move | ||
| Over $500 estimate | $500 + 50% of est. cost over $500 | ||
| BPU Equipment and Employees | |||
| Hourly Rate Per Employee | $70.70/hr | ||
| After Hours Hourly Rate Per Employee | $106.05/hr | ||
| Materials | Materials + 20% & sales tax | ||
| Truck | $100/day | ||
| Backhoe | $45/hr | ||
| Generator | $950/day + fuel | ||