Mowing (SF Loop - 3 Year Contract) (SF Area)

The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) desires to solicit bids for Mowing of I29, I90 & I229 Looping Sioux Falls. Refer to the proposal and plans (in the link below) for location and details of the work to be done. A Contract Proposal (DOT 123) form, a Utilization of Minority Business Enterprises Clauses form and a Contractor's Affidavit/Declaration form are enclosed for submission of your bid. Be sure to have the forms signed and notarized as indicated on the forms. FAX bids will not be accepted. The Department of Transportation in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability in consideration for an award. Prequalification of bidders is not required on this contract. The successful bidder will need to submit the DOT-208 Fuel Adjustment Affidavit (Attachment A) prior to the contract being awarded; therefore, all bidders are encouraged to submit the Fuel Adjustment Affidavit prior to or at the time of bidding. If you submit a bid for this project, a bid bond, certified check, cashier's check, or bank draft will be required for NOT LESS THAN FIVE (5) PERCENT OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE BID. If an electronic bid bond is used, the Contractor is required to submit the bid bond identification number with the bid. Except for the lowest bidder on the project, all guarantees will be returned immediately following the receipt and checking of all bids. The successful bidder will furnish a performance bond in a sum equal to the full amount of the contract, prior to contract award. Therefore, please provide the performance bond as soon as possible after letting. The performance bond will not be returned for one (1) year after the completion of the project. A Certificate of Insurance will be required from the successful bidder prior to beginning work. Questions regarding the plans and/or proposal should be directed to: Harry Johnston or Jared Pfaff at 605-367-5680 or Monte Rice at 605-995-3302. The SDDOT reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Please verify that all required information is complete prior to mailing bid documents. SDDOT-Mowing (SF Loop - 3 Year Contract) (SF Area)

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.