SECTION 00020 - INVITATION TO BID
The Brown County Board of Commissioners, will receive sealed bids for their 12W/385th Avenue Intersection Project until 8:45 a.m. (local time), June 16, 2009. Sealed bids may be sent to the Brown County Auditor’s Office at 25 Market Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401 prior to the letting, or hand delivered at the Brown County Commissioner’s Chambers, immediately preceding the bid opening. Received sealed bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Brown County Board of Commissioner’s Chambers at the above mentioned time. 
Bids are invited upon the items and approximate quantities of work as follows: 
1. Mill Asphalt Surfacing and Base (6” Nominal Depth) , 1,880 SqYd 
2. Remove Asphalt Surfacing, 125 SqYd 
3. Remove Curb & Gutter, 130 Ft. 
4. Remove Catch Basin, 3 Each 
5. Remove 18” RCP Pipe/Flared Ends, 256 Ft. 
6. Unclassified Excavation , 3,333 CuYd 
7. Placing Topsoil, 581 CuYd 
8. Haul & Stockpile Excess Excavation, 2,700 CuYd 
9. Water for Granular Material, 14.6 Mgal 
10. Gravel Cushion, 720.6 Ton 
11. Gravel Cushion (Salvage), 450.0 Ton 
12. 9” Non-Reinforced PCC Pavement, 1,521 SqYd 
13. Dowel Bar, 202 Each 
14. Asphalt Street Repair, 125 SqYd 
15. Concrete Curb & Gutter, 244 Ft. 
16. 36” Arch RCP, 202 Ft. 
17. 36” Arch RCP Flared End, 6 Each 
18. 3x5.5 Type B Drop Inlet, 2 Each 
19. Type B Frame and Grate, 2 Each 
20. Traffic Control, 1 L.S. 
21. High Flow Silt Fence, 60 Ft. 
22. Straw Bales/Silt Fence, 120 Ft. 
23. Erosion Control at Inlet, 2 Each 
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 Highway Department and/or at the office of Helms and Associates, 221 Brown County Hwy 19, Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained from the office of Helms and Associates, P.O. Box 111, Aberdeen, SD 57402. Plans and specifications may be obtained upon payment to Helms and Associates in the amount of $40.00 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 the 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 Board of 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: /s. Maxine Taylor
Maxine Taylor, Brown County Auditor 
(0601.0608)