Site work and renovation of a civil project in Byron, Minnesota. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

The extent of the work involved is furnishing all labor and materials for construction of the 2nd Avenue (CSAH 5) Sanitary Sewer, Forcemain, & Lift Station together with related subsidiary and incidental work including: The project consists of 8-inch, 10- inch and 12-inch sanitary sewer, horizontal directional drilling a 10-inch forcemain, and a new lift station. The method of construction shall be by Contract and all work is to be done in strict compliance with plans and specifications prepared by WHKS & Co., 2905 South Broadway, Rochester, Minnesota 55904 which have heretofore been approved by the City Council and are now on file for public examination in the office of the City Administrator. Each bid must be accompanied by an electronic copy of a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond payable to the City of Byron, Minnesota in the amount of at least 5% of the total bid as a guarantee that the bidder will furnish the required bonds and enter into a contract within ten (10) working days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays, after the award of the contract. This electronic copy will be facilitated through the electronic bid service. The apparent low bidder will be required to submit a hard copy of the certified check, cashier's check or bid bond within three (3) days of the bid opening. Bidders shall not be permitted to withdraw their bids for a period of sixty (60) days after the same are opened. Payment for said 2nd Avenue (CSAH 5) Sanitary Sewer, Forcemain, & Lift Station will be made in cash from cash on hand, from governmental grants, or from such other funds as may be legally used for such purposes. Monthly estimates will be made by the Engineer and payment will be made to the Contractor in the amount of ninety-five (95%) of said estimate. Final payment of money due will be made in cash no later than sixty (60) days after substantial completion. For construction, reconstruction, or improvement of streets and highway, including bridges, "substantial completion" shall be defined as the date when construction-related traffic devices and ongoing inspections are no longer required. The Owner reserves the right to withhold up to two hundred and fifty percent (250%) of the cost to correct deficient work or complete work known at the time of substantial completion. Payment of money due will be made in cash no later than sixty (60) days after completion of the work. The Owner reserves the right to withhold one percent (1%) of the total contract amount or five hundred dollars ($500), whichever is greater, pending completion and submission of all final paperwork by the contractor or subcontractors. "Final paperwork" shall be defined as any documents required to fulfill contractual obligations, including, but not limited to, operation manuals, payroll documents for projects subject to prevailing wage requirements, material certifications and warranties, DBE final clearance, NPDES Permit Termination, withholding exemption certificate, etc. Payment of money due will be made in cash no later than sixty (60) days after submission of all final paperwork. The Contractor shall commence work after the Notice to Proceed is issued. The forcemain north of the Frontage Road shall be complete on or before September 15, 2022. All other items shall be complete on or before April 28, 2023. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Maintenance Bond and a Payment Bond, both in an amount equal to one hundred (100) percent of the Contract price. Said bonds are to be issued by a responsible surety, approved by the City Council, and which shall guarantee the faithful performance of the Contract and the terms and conditions therein contained, and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor and protect and save harmless the City from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the Contractor. Said bond shall also guarantee the maintenance of the improvements constructed for a period of two (2) years from and after its completion and acceptance by the City. Plans and specifications governing the construction of the proposed improvements have been prepared by WHKS & Co., Engineers, Planners, and Surveyors, Rochester, Minnesota, which plans and specifications and prior proceedings of the City Council referring to and defining said proposed improvements are hereby made a part of this notice and the proposed contract by reference, and the proposed contract shall be executed in compliance therewith. Bid forms, plans and specifications are available to download for a $20 charge. Online bidders will be charged $30 to submit a bid. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities and irregularities. Published upon order of the City Council of the Byron, Minnesota