69 kV Transmission Line Tie Construction

CONSTRUCTION OF APPROXIMATELY 1.43 MILES OF 69 kV TRANSMISSION LINE WITHIN THE CITY OF VOLGA, SD. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPLYING ALL LABOR AND ALL MATERIALS TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT. The above work shall be in accordance with the specifications and proposed form of contract now on file in the City offices in said City of Volga, South Dakota, by this reference made a part hereof, as though fully set out and incorporated herein. Each proposal shall be made out on proposal forms furnished by the Engineer and shall be accompanied by either (1) a cashiers check or draft or check certified and drawn on a solvent State or National bank, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid; or (2) a bid bond executed by a corporation authorized to contract as a surety in the State of South Dakota, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the Bid. The bid security shall be made payable to the City of Volga, South Dakota. The bid security must not contain any conditions either in the body or as an endorsement thereon. Such bid security shall be forfeited to the City as liquidated damages in the event the successful bidder fails or refuses to enter into a contract within ten (10) days after the award of contract and post satisfactory Performance and Payment Bonds. Bid envelopes must be clearly marked BID ENCLOSED 69 kV TRANSMISSION TIE LINE CONSTRUCTION. Payment to the Contractor will be made on the basis of ninety percent (90%) upon certification of work completed; ten percent (10%) thirty-one (31) days after final completion and acceptance. The construction may be started after the execution of the Construction Agreement. All work shall be fully completed by January 15th, 2024. See Section 01 3213 Construction Schedule in the Technical Specifications for more details on construction timing requirements. The City reserves the right to defer acceptance of any bid for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days after the date bids are received and no bid may be withdrawn during this period. The City also reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any or all bids.

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