Bridge bids set for June 27ROCK COUNTY, MNBRIDGE CONSTRUCTIONCLOSING DATE-JUNE 27, 2003ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSNOTICE TO CONTRACTORSSealed bids will be received until 10:00 A.M. on Friday June 27, 2003 by Mark Sehr, County Engineer, at the Rock County Highway Building, 1120 North Blue Mound Ave., Luverne, MN 56156 on behalf of the Commissioner of Transportation as agent for said County for construction of the county project listed below. Proposals will be opened and read publicly by the Commissioner of Transportation or his representative at the Rock County Highway Building, Luverne, MN immediately after the hour set for receiving bids. Bids will be awarded on July 8, 2003 at the regular Board of Commissioners Meeting.S.P. 67-599-62, Minnesota Project No. BROS 6702 (037). Construct Bridge 67548-23.0’-29.0’-23.0’ Continuous Concrete Slab Span, length 77.5 feet, Located over the Beaver Creek, 2 miles northeast of Beaver Creek, MN. The major items of work are to Construct Bridge 67548.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/PROJECTSThe 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 363.03 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 363.073 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363.074 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 363.073 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 363.073 and Minnesota rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency."The non-refundable cost for Plan & Proposal will be $25.00. Plans, Specifications and Proposal may be examined and obtained at the office of the Rock County Highway Engineer, 1120 North Blue Mound Ave., P.O. Box 808, Luverne, MN 56156-0808.All bids shall be made on Proposal Forms furnished by the Engineer and must be accompanied by a certified check or corporate surety bond drawn in favor of the Rock County Treasurer in the amount as designated on the Proposal Form. Sealed bids shall be clearly marked "Project No. S.P. 67-599-62."The Board of Rock County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any defects therein. Rock County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Mark R. SehrRock County Highway Engineer (5-29, 6-5, 6-12)
