ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF MITCHELL

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF MITCHELL MITCHELL, SOUTH DAKOTA WATER MAIN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS General Notice City of Mitchell (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Water Main Distribution System Improvements 2020-20 SRF Proj. # C462129-06 Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the City Finance Office located at 612 N Main, Mitchell, SD 57301, until Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 1:30 PM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: Project work includes excavation, grading, aggregate base course, asphalt paving, water main, topsoil, and seeding. Refer to the plans and specifications for details. Bids are requested for the following Contract: City of Mitchell/Water Main Distribution System Improvements The Project has an expected completion date of October 31, 2024. Obtaining the Bidding Documents Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: http://cityofmitchell.org/Bids.aspx Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: City of Mitchell – Finance Officer 612 N Main Street, Mitchell, SD Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am-5pm and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Additional Bidding Requirements A. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with Title 40 CFR 33 and Executive Order 12138. The goal for Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) on this project is one percent (1%) and the goal for Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) on this project is four percent (4%). The goals and other requirements for bidders and contractors under this regulation which concerns utilization of disadvantaged/minority business enterprises are explained in the Contract Documents. B. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246) C. Compliance with the American Iron and Steel provision of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014 is required. A certification form is included with the bidding documents and must be included with the bid. Note that claims from suppliers that the American Iron and Steel provision does not apply to certain products based on International Trade Agreements exemptions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014 will not be accepted. D. Bidders on this work will be required to comply with Title 40 CFR 35, Title 40 CFR 33, and Executive Order 12138. The goals and other requirements for bidders and contractors under this regulation which concerns utilization of disadvantaged/minority business enterprises are explained in the State Revolving Funds (SRF) General Conditions section of the Contract Documents. E. The Bidder’s attention is called to the “Equal Opportunity Clause” and the “Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications”. The requirements for bidders and Contractors under this order are explained in the State Revolving Funds (SRF) General Conditions section of the Contract Documents. F. The low responsive bidder must assure compliance with the requirements of Public Law 115-232, Section 889, Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. These requirements for bidders and Contractors are explained in the State Revolving Funds (SRF) General Conditions section of the Contract Documents. G. Bidders are also reminded that not less than the minimum wages as determined by the Davis-Bacon Act and set forth in the Contract Documents must be paid on this project and that the contractor and/or subcontractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, or natural origin. Pre-bid Conference A pre-bid conference for the Project will not be held. Instructions to Bidders. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. The City also expressly reserves the right to reject any and all bids or proposals. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: City of Mitchell By: Joe Schroeder Title: City Engineer, Director of Public Works Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Published 2 times at the total approximate cost of $110.53 and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com. (Feb. 1 & 8, 2023) 176719