Project No. S.P. 056-672-004
MN Project No. BR 5612(203)
Sealed bids will be received until 1:00 P.M. June 6, 2012 by the County Auditor of Otter Tail County for Project No. S.P. 056-672-004; Grading, Aggregate Base, Bituminous Surface and Aggregate Shoulders, Bridge Number 56538 (Replaces Bridge No.56502). Mailed bids should be sent to the County Auditor of Otter Tail County, 510 Fir Avenue West, Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537. Hand carried bids should be delivered to the County Auditor of Otter Tail County, Otter Tail County Government Service Center, 500-600 Fir Avenue West, Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
S.P. 056-672-004 – CSAH 72 between TH 78 and CH 145, over the Otter Tail River.
Approximate Total Length = 1,350.00 feet
The Approximate Major Quantities of Work are as follows:
Mobilization - 1 L.S., Maintenance & Restoration of Hauls Roads - 1 L.S., Clearing & Grubbing - 1 L.S., Remove Pipe Culverts - 48 L.F., Remove Pipe Apron - 2 Each, Sawing Bituminous Pavement - 48 L.F., Salvage Bituminous Pavement - 3,600(P) S.Y., Common Excavation - 3,682(P) C.Y., Muck Excavation - 3,272 C.Y., Subgrade Excavation - 1,769 C.Y., Granular Borrow (LV) - 6,805 C.Y., Common Borrow (EV) - 2,389 C.Y., Topsoil Borrow (LV) - 50 C.Y., Motor Grader - 5 Hour, 3.0 C.Y. Shovel - 5 Hour, 20 C.Y. Scraper - 4 Hour, Dozer - 5 Hour, Aggregate Base Class 5 - 3,151 Ton, Aggregate Shouldering Class 1 - 116 Ton, Bridge Approach Panels - 1 L.S., Bituminous Materials for Tack Coat - 111 Gal., Type SP 9.5 Wearing Course Mix (3,B) - 524 Ton, Type SP 12.5 Wearing Course Mix (3,B) - 888 Ton, Structural Concrete (3Y43) - 117(P) C.Y., Bridge Slab Concrete (3Y36) - 6,149(P) S.F., Type F (TL-4) Railing Concrete (3Y46A) - 154(P) L.F., Type F (TL-5) Railing Concrete (3Y46A) - 154(P) L.F., Reinforcement Bars (Epoxy Coated) - 104,486 Pound, Structure Excavation - 1 L.S., Slope Preparation - 1 L.S., Ornamental Metal Railing Type Special - 141(P) L.F., Concrete Wearing Course (3U17A) - 6,036(P) S.F., Remove Existing Bridge - 1 L.S., Granular Backfill (CV) - 657(P) C.Y., Granular Backfill (CV) (MOD) -294(P) C.Y., Aggregate Bedding (CV) - 72 C.Y., Cast In Place Concrete Piling Delivered 12" - 560 L.F., Cast In Place Concrete Piling Delivered 16" - 750 L.F., Cast In Place Concrete Piling Driven 12" - 560 L.F., Cast In Place Concrete Piling Driven 16" - 750 L.F., Cast In Place Concrete Test Pile 80' Long 12" - 2 Each, Cast In Place Concrete Test Pile 85' Long 16" - 2 Each, 24” RC Pipe Culvert Class III - 78 L.F., 24” RC Pipe Apron - 2 Each, Drainage System Type B910 - 1 L.S., 12” RC Pipe Sewer Design 3006 Class III - 40 L.F., 15” RC Pipe Sewer Design 3006 Class III - 257 L.F., Construct Drainage Structure Design G - 2 Each, Casting Assembly - 2 Each, Random Riprap Class III - 8.3 C.Y., Random Riprap Class V - 246(P) C.Y., Grouted Riprap - 107 C.Y., Concrete Curb & Gutter Design B624 - 622 L.F., 6” Concrete Driveway Pavement - 42 S.Y., Mail Box Support - 4 Each, Conduit System - 1 L.S., Traffic Control - 1 L.S., Furnish Paint Type A - 15 Gal., Furnish Paint Type B - 15 Gal., Silt Fence, Type Machine Sliced - 1,470 L.F., Flotation Silt Curtain Type Moving Water - 100 L.F., Storm Drain Inlet Protection - 1 L.S., Seeding - 1(P) Acre, Seed Mixture 240 - 53 Pound, Seed Mixture 270 - 36 Pound, Mulch Material Type 1 - 1.4 Ton, Disk Anchoring - 0. 7 Acre, Erosion Control Blanket, Category 1 - 36 S.Y., Erosion Control Blanket, Category 3 - 356 S.Y., Erosion Stabiliztion Mat Class 3 - 36 S.Y., Fertilizer Type 3 - 385 Pound, Hydraulic Soil Stabilizer Type 8 - 1,050 Pound, Rapid Stabilization, Method 1 - 0.6 Acre, Rapid Stabilization, Method 3 - 1.00 MGal, Interim Pavement Marking - 135 L.F..
Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations.
READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL
PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/THESE PROJECT/PROJECTS
The Minnesota Department of Transportation hereby notifies all bidders:
in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award;
in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin;
in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age;
in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance.
If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate.
The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors:
"It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency."
"It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3)."
A minimum goal of 4.9 % Good Faith Effort to be subcontracted to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.
Bids will be opened and read publicly by the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners or their designated representative, immediately after the hour set for receiving bids in the County Board Room at the Otter Tail County Government Services Center, 500-600 Fir Avenue West, Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Proposals and Specifications may be examined and/or secured at the Office of the Otter Tail County Engineer, 505 South Court Street, Fergus Falls, MN 56537.
Cost of Proposal including plans is $150.00 (Non-refundable).
Bids must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond or certified check made payable to the County Treasurer, Otter Tail County, for at least five percent (5%) of the amount of the Proposal. Sealed bids shall be clearly marked “Project No. S.P. 056-672-004.”
The County Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, portions, thereof, and to waive informalities.
Otter Tail County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 
