The Project consists of improvements to watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, concrete curb and gutter, and bituminous pavement Bids may be filed with the City of Perham during normal office hours or hand carried to the meeting prior to the scheduled bid opening as specified. No bidder shall withdraw their bid for at least thirty (30) days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bidder's security in a sum equal to five(5) percent of the full amount of the bid. The bid security shall be executed by the bidder as principal and by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Minnesota. The bid security shall be conditioned that if the principal's bid is accepted and a contract is awarded to the principal, the principal, within ten (10) days after Notice of Award, shall execute a contract in accordance with the terms of his bid and a Contractor's Bond as required by law and the regulations and determinations of the governing body. The bid Security of the three (3) lowest bidders will be retained until the contract has been awarded and executed, but for no longer than thirty (30) days. The bid security is a guarantee that the bidder will enter into contract for the work described in the Contract Documents. The bidder may submit a Bid Bond, certified check ,or cashier's check payable to the City of Perham The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. The successful Bidder shall be required to furnish both a Performance Bond and Payment Bond in the full amount of the Contract All questions regarding the contract documents shall be directed to the office of: apex engineering group, inc., jade berube, pe at 218-844-2584 or by email atjade.Berube@apexenggroup.Com. All questions must be received in writing or by email on or before seven (7) days prior to the bid opening. Responses to technical questions will be issued by addendum within two (2) days prior to the bid opening Question Deadline 08/17/2023 Bids shall be upon basis of each payment for the following major estimatedquantities: Item Unit Quantity Common Excavation CY 17,715 Aggregate Base Class 5 CY 2,989 Bituminous Pavement (1.5") SY 30,946 Concrete Sidewalk SF 1,832 6" to 10" PVC Watermain LF 3,050 8" Sanitary Sewer LF 3,116 Precast Concrete Manhole/Inlet EA 19 Sanitary Pumping Station LS 1 Concrete Curb and Gutter LF 6,195