Site work for a road / highway in Sturgis, South Dakota. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway.

Each sealed envelope containing a BID must be plainly marked on the outside as BID for CITY OF STURGIS BANNER POLE IMPORVEMENTS and the envelope should bear on the outside the name of the BIDDER, his address, his license number if applicable and the name of the project for which the BID is being submitted. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to Sturgis City Finance Office, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way, Suite 103, Sturgis, SD 57785. All blank spaces for BID prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, and the BID form must be fully completed and executed when submitted. One Original BID is required, and the work shall be completed under one Contract and consists of all labor, skill and materials required to properly construct the Project. The Owner may waive any informalities, minor defects, or reject any and all BIDS. Any BID may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of BIDS or authorized postponement thereof. Any BID received after the time and date specified will not be considered. No BIDDER may withdraw a BID within 60 Days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and the BIDDER. BIDDERS must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the BID schedule by examination of the site and a review of the drawings and specifications including any ADDENDUM. After BIDS have been submitted, the BIDDER will not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning quantities of WORK or of the nature of the WORK to be done. Each BID must be accompanied by a certified check, Cashiers check or Draft, for Five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid; such check to be certified or issued by either a State or National Bank and made payable to the City of Sturgis or in lieu of there of a Bid Bond for Ten Percent (10%) of the amount of this bid, such bond to be issued by a surety authorized to do business in the State of South Dakota and payable to the City of Sturgis as a guarantee that such bidder will enter into a contract with the City of Sturgis, its City Council thereof in accordance with terms of such letting and bid in the case such bidder is awarded the contract. The certified check or other guarantee or bid bond of the successful bidder will be returned to him forthwith upon the execution of the contract and surety provided for. A performance BOND and a payment BOND, each in the amount of One Hundred (100%) percent of the CONTRACT PRICE, with a corporate surety approved by the OWNER, will be required for the faithful performance of the contract The OWNER within thirty (30) days of receipt of acceptable payment BOND and performance BOND, and Agreement signed by the party to whom the Agreement was awarded will sign the Agreement and return to such party an executed duplicate of the Agreement. Should the OWNER not execute the Agreement within such period, the BIDDER may by WRITTEN NOTICE withdraw his signed Agreement. Such notice of withdrawal will be effective upon receipt of the notice by the OWNER. The NOTICE TO PROCEED will be issued within thirty (30) days of the execution of the Agreement by the OWNER. Should there be reasons why the NOTICE TO PROCEED cannot be issued within such period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and CONTRACTOR. If the NOTICE TO PROCEED has not been issued within the thirty (30) day period or within the period mutually agreed upon, the CONTRACTOR may terminate the Agreement without further liability on the part of either party. A conditional or qualified BID will not be accepted. Award will be made to the lowest RESPONSIBLE BIDDER. All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over the construction of the PROJECT will apply to the contract throughout. Each BIDDER is responsible for inspecting the site and for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the CONTRACT DOUCUMENTS. The Failure or omission of any BIDDER to do any of the foregoing will in no way relieve any BIDDER from any obligation in respect to his BID. Any questions or clarifications regarding requirements of the BID shall be made in writing to the Public Works Director for the City of Sturgis at 1057 Dudley Street, Sturgis, SD 57785 (605) 347-3916, prior to the time and date set for the BID Opening.