Site work and paving for a civil project in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Completed plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; for paving for a bridge / tunnel; road / highway; and road / highway.

As of September 24, 2024, this project has not yet been awarded. The project is expected to be awarded on October 8, 2024. The major items of work are approximately: 2,453 CY Excavation - Common Embankment 1,528 CY Common Embankment (CV) 556 TON Aggregate Base Class 5 350 CY Drainable Aggregate Base, Type DSB (CY) 230 TON Type SP 12.5 Wearing Course Mixture (3,B) 78 TON Type SP 12.5 Non Wearing Course Mixture (3,B) 4 EACH 10x7 Precast Concrete Box Culvert End Section 140 LF 10x7 Precast Concrete Box Culvert 6 EACH 12x7 Precast Concrete Box Culvert End Section 216 LF 12x7 Precast Concrete Box Culvert 2 EACH 16X8 Precast Concrete Box Culvert End Section 54 LF 16X8 Precast Concrete Box Culvert 3,584 CY Structural Excavation Class U 444 CY Granular Bedding (CV) 2,437 CY Granular Backfill (MOD) (CV) 257 CY Random Riprap Class III 1,072 LF Silt Fence, Type MS 2,225 SY Rapid Stabilization Method 4 842 LF 6" Solid Line Multi Comp Minimum Wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; In accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance. If you have employed more than 40 full-time employees in any state, on any single working day during the previous 12 months, you must have a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights to bid on any job in this advertisement. Please contact the Department of Human Rights immediately if you need assistance in obtaining a certificate. The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: "It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency." "It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3). Document notes: To proceed you must click on "Bidding" and select "SP 056-619- 015 & Etc. Bridge Replacement". A link to the website can also be found on the Highway Department webpage along with instructions. To submit a bid online you must be a registered plan holder, you can create an account at online Bids must be accompanied by a bidder's bond or certified check made payable to the County Treasurer, Otter Tail County, for at least five percent (5%) of the amount of the Proposal. The County Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, portions, thereof, and to waive informalities. Otter Tail County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Question Deadline 09/10/2024 at 1:00 PM CT Direct questions about this Project, including pre-bid questions, to Krysten Foster at 218-998-8475. PN - B2303203, ER23-00-022