The Brown County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed bids for their Landfill Wetland Seeding project until 8:45 A.M. Central Time, Tuesday September 8, 2009 in the Commissioner’s Chambers at the Brown County Court House located at 25 Market Street in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Sealed bids may be sent to the Brown County Auditor at 25 Market Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401 prior to the letting, or hand delivered at the address stated above immediately preceding the bid opening. Received sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Brown County Commissioner’s Chamber at the above-mentioned time.

Bids are invited upon the items and approximate quantities of work as follows:

The approximate quantities mentioned above are subject to increase or decrease. 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.

The complete set of Contract Documents, including drawings and specifications, is on file with the Brown County Auditor, Brown County Landfill, and/or at the office of Helms and Associates, 221 Brown County Highway 19, Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from the office of Helms and Associates, PO Box 111, Aberdeen, SD 57402. Plans and specifications may be obtained upon payment to Helms and Associates in the amount of $35.00 for shipping and handling. Please state quantity documents requested. All payments are non‑refundable.

Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bank draft payable to the order of Brown County, South Dakota, or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (at par value) 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.

Bids may be held by the Brown County Commissioners 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 informality in the bidding.

By:

Maxine Taylor, Auditor

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