Sealed Bids for the construction of Kern Bridge Pedestrian Bridge Improvement will be received by the Interim Director of Public Works, City of Mankato, 10 Civic Center Plaza, PO Box 3368, electronically through QuestCDN until 10:00 a.m., September 12, 2025, at which time they will be opened. Major quantities for the Work can be seen in the full Advertisement for Bids. The bidder shall electronically submit the proposal as provided in the Bidding Documents, and according to the Instructions to Bidders prepared by the city of Mankato. A pre-bid meeting will be held at the date, time, and location specified in the bidding documents. Digital copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.mankato-mn.gov under Street Projects/View Projects Out For Bid for a download fee of $64. One-half size plan sheets will be provided. Select this project and enter eBidDoc number 9822267 on the “Search Projects” page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at 952.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com. Bids shall be submitted using QuestCDN. No other alternate formats will be accepted. Proposal information is available via email request at this address: kkeel@mankatomn.gov. Bids shall be accompanied by a bidder’s bond listing the city of Mankato for not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of bid. A bidder’s bond shall include certified copy of the power of attorney. Questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to the Interim Director of Public Works in writing. This project is subject to minimum wage rates, Equal Employment Opportunity, Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, Minnesota affirmative action requirements, and DBE minimum goal of 10.6%. The City Council reserves the right to hold and consider the bids for 45 days after the date of the bid opening. The City Council has the right to waive any informality in any bid, reject any or all bids, and award the contract in the best interests of the city.