Site work for a water / sewer project in Eyota, Minnesota. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The proposed project includes excavation, grading, and native seeding to increase water storage and improve habitat in an existing wetland. Construction of Eyota 2nd Street Wetland Proposals will be acted upon by the City Council at a meeting to be held in the City Hall, beginning at 7:00 p.m. on October 13th, 2022 or at such later time and place as may then be fixed. The extent of the work involved is furnishing all labor and materials for construction of the Eyota 2nd Street Wetland together with related subsidiary and incidental work including: The proposed project includes excavation, grading, and native seeding to increase water storage and improve habitat in an existing wetland. Each bid must be accompanied by an electronic copy of a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond payable to the City of Eyota, 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 Quest CDN 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 Eyota 2nd Street Wetland 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. Date of substantial completion shall be determined by the date when construction is sufficiently completed so that the Owner or Owner's representative can occupy or use the improvement for the intended purpose. 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 and shall complete all items on or before July 20, 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. 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 Eyota, Minnesota.