ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

City of Hecla

P. O. Box 188

Hecla, SD 57446-0188

Separate sealed BIDS will be received for the “SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT - HECLA, SD” by the City of Hecla, SD, until 11 A.M., November 23, 2009. On that date and time at the office of City Hall, Hecla, SD, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The “SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT - HECLA, SD” consists of providing the necessary equipment, labor, materials and associated services to replace approximately 6½ blocks of sanitary sewer at three separate locations, including one block that is in an alley. Also included are sewer services, street restoration and related appurtenances as shown on the plan drawings, specifications and contract documents.

The sealed bid envelope shall contain one bid proposal only and shall be marked with the words “SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT - HECLA, SD”.

The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: Clark Engineering Corporation, Aberdeen, SD, Brookings, Sioux Falls; City Hall, Hecla, SD. Builders Exchanges: Aberdeen, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, SD; Plains Builders - Sioux Falls, SD; McGraw Hill Construction - Edina, MN; Construction Plans Exchange of Bismarck-Mandan - Bismarck, ND; Fargo-Moorhead - Fargo, ND.

Copies of the complete Contract Documents may be obtained upon payment of $30 (non-refundable) for each set at the office of Clark Engineering Corporation, located at 2301 8th Ave. N.E., Suite 125, P. O. Box 20, Aberdeen, SD 57402-0020.

Bidders on this work will be required to comply with the Presidents Executive Order Nos. 11246 as amended, 11518 and 11625 as amended. The requirements for Bidders and Contractors under these orders are explained in the specifications.

Bidders on this work will be required to comply with Title 40 CFR 33.240 and Executive Order 12138. The requirements for Bidders and Contractors under this regulation which concerns utilization of Disadvantaged/Minority Business Enterprises (DBE/MBE) and Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) are explained in the specifications. The DBE/MBE and WBE goals for participation in this contract in terms of percentage of contract value are as follows:

Disadvantaged/Minority Business Enterprises 4%

Women’s Business Enterprise 2%

The low responsive bidder will be required to certify to compliance with the Buy American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods provision of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The certification form of the State Revolving Fund (SRF) General Conditions for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 projects must be included in the Bid Proposal.

Please be advised that waivers or exemptions from the Buy American Provision that cite International Trade Agreements do not comply with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) as it applies to the SRF programs. Claims from suppliers that the Buy American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods provision does not apply to certain products based on the International Trade Agreement exemptions of the ARRA will not be accepted.

The Owner retains the right to reject any and all bids.

Gayle Lloyd

Finance Officer

Publish Dates:

November 9, 2009

November 16, 2009

Published twice at the total approximate cost of $62.94.