Site Directions: City of Kasson The project consists of: 4 L.S. Sanitary Sewer Point Repair 65 Each Sanitary Sewer Casting Replacement 8,000 L.F. Sanirary Sewer Lining The method of construction shall be by Contract and all work is to be done in strict compliance. Each bid must be accompanied by an electronic copy of a certified check, cashier's check or bid bond payable to the City of Kasson, Minnesota in the amount of at least 5% of the total bid as a guarantee that the bidder will furnish the required bonds and enter into a contract within ten (10) working days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays, after the award of the contract. The apparent low bidder will be required to submit a hard copy of the certified check, cashier's check or bid bond within three (3) days of the bid opening. Bidders shall not be permitted to withdraw their bids for a period of thirty (30) days after the bids are opened. Payment for said 2023 Sanitary Sewer Improvements will be made in cash from cash on hand, from governmental grants, or from such other funds as may be legally used for such purposes. Monthly estimates will be made by the Engineer and payment will be made to the Contractor in the amount of ninety-five (95%) of said estimate. Final payment of money due will be made in cash no later than sixty (60) days after substantial completion. Date of substantial completion shall be determined by the date when construction is sufficiently completed so that the Owner or Owner's representative can occupy or use the improvement for the intended purpose. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Maintenance Bond and a Payment Bond, both in an amount equal to one hundred (100) percent of the Contract price. Said bonds are to be issued by a responsible surety, approved by the City Council, and which shall guarantee the faithful performance of the Contract and the terms and conditions therein contained, and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor and protect and save harmless the City from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the Contractor. Said bond shall also guarantee the maintenance of the improvements constructed for a period of one (1) years from and after its completion and acceptance by the City. Plans and specifications governing the construction of the proposed improvements have been prepared by WHKS & Co., Engineers, Planners, and Surveyors, Rochester, Minnesota, which plans and specifications and prior proceedings of the City Council referring to and defining said proposed improvements are hereby made a part of this notice and the proposed contract by reference, and the proposed contract shall be executed in compliance therewith. The Contractor shall commence work after the Notice to Proceed is issued and shall complete all items on or before July 1, 2024. The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities and irregularities.