Agenda - Council - 04/13/2010 - Special

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INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS nsey after eject BIDS will be received by the CITY OF RAMSEY (hereinafter called the "OWNER") at Ramsey City Hall, 7550 ~Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, MN 55303 until Mazch 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. Each BID must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to Tim Himmer, City Engineer, at the City of Ramsey. Each sealed envelope containing a BID must be plainly marked on the outside as "Improvement Project 10-23, East Meandering Commons Park" and the envelope should bear on the outside the name of the BIDDER, their address and license number if applicable. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the City of Ramsey. All BIDS must be made on the required BID FORM. All blank spaces for BID prices must be filled out in ink or typewritten and the BID FORM must be fully completed and executed when submitted. BL{?S are required for all alternates, incomplete bid forms will result in disqualification. Only one (1) copy of the BID FORM is required. The bidder must acknowledge all addendums issued by the OWNER on the bid form: The project must be bid as designed, any proposed deviations must be preapproved by the Engineer prior to Mazch 16, 2010 and referenced by a project addendum; once, the bids are opened the bidder will be obligated to perform all work consistent with the project plank and specifications, including addendums. Once construction commences the Engineer (or their designated representative) must approve all field changes before they are executed. • The OWNER may choose from the base bid and any and all project alternatives, or portions thereof that they feel aze in their best interest for a successful, cost-effective project at their sole discretion. In addition, TIC OWNER may waive any informality or minor defects or reject any and all BIDS. Any BID may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of BIDS or authorized~ppstponement thereof. Any BID received after.the time and date specified shall not be considered. No BIDDER may withdraw a BID within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reason's why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period; the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and the BIDDER . BIDDERS must satisfy themselves with the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the BID schedule by examination of the site and a review of the drawings and specifications, including all ADDENDA. After BIDS have been submitted, the BIDDER shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the quantities of WORK or of the nature of the WORK to be done. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is .scheduled of Ramsey City Hall on Friday, March 12, 2010 beginning at 10:0 a.m.; ALL BIDDERS FOR CONTRA~'T A MUST ATTEND THIS MEETING OR THEY WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOMBIDDING ON THE PROJECT. The OWNER shall provide to BIDDERS all information which is pertinent'to, and delineates and describes, the land owned and rights-of--way acquired or to be acquired. TB Y