Site work for a water / sewer project in Miller, South Dakota. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The major elements associated with the construction of the project will be bid under two contracts. Bid Schedule A involves re-sealing a glass lined bolted steel ground storage tank along with magnesium bar replacement. Bid Schedule B involves a tank mixer in a water tower and a ground storage tank. It will be agreed by bidders that all quantities of work will be performed in accordance with the provisions of the plans and specifications and at the unit price bid. Bidders agree to furnish all labor, material, and equipment necessary to complete all the work as shown in the plans and specifications. Upon request, one copy of the contract documents and plans will be furnished at no charge as required by SDCL 5-18B-1 to each contractor who is a South Dakota resident and who intends to bid the project. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bank draft payable to the order of the City of Miller, South Dakota, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid. A bid bond in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid will be accepted in lieu of a certified check or bank draft. Surety for bid bond must be authorized to do business in the State of South Dakota. Pursuant to State Law, a copy of the bidder's sales and use tax license and a copy of the bidder's excise tax license as issued by the State of South Dakota must accompany the bid. In lieu of a copy of the license, the bidder shall submit appropriate evidence after the bid date that the bidder and all affiliates have the appropriate licenses. Bidders are advised that any contracts awarded on this project will be partially funded by the South Dakota State Revolving Fund (SRF) program and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). All requirements of the funding agencies for construction projects shall be met by all contractors and/or subcontractors performing work on this project. Neither the United States nor any of its departments, agencies, or employees is or will be a party to this Invitation to Bid or any resulting contract. This procurement will be subject to EPA regulations contained in 40 CFR 35.936, 35.938 and 35.939. 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. 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 waivers or exemptions from the American Iron and Steel provision which refer to International Trade Agreements do not comply with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014 for SRF programs. Claims from suppliers will not be accepted which indicate that the American Iron and Steel provision does not apply to certain products based on the International Trade Agreement exemptions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014. This project may be partially funded using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. As a condition of the ARPA funding guidelines, the Contractor is shall meet the following minimum requirements: Based on the "Build America, Buy America" provisions of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and E.O. 14005 which provide that, as appropriate and to the extent consistent with law, a preference will be provided to Contractors for the purchase, acquisition, or use of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States (including but not limited to iron, aluminum, steel, cement, and other manufactured products.) The Contractor shall provide documentation of their efforts to meet the provisions of "Build America, Buy America" upon request. A copy of the ARPA funding guidance that outlines the requirements associated with projects that utilize this funding can be found online. 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 their race, color, religion, sex or natural origin. Bids may be held by the City for a period of not more than thirty (30) days from the date of opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids, investigating the qualifications of the bidders and completing financial arrangements prior to awarding the Work. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding and make awards to the Owner's best interest. Bidder shall submit all questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents to Engineer Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda delivered to all registered plan holders. Questions received less than seven days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered