Public Notices January 18, 2023
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF TODD
DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Court File No.
77-PR-23-27
ESTATE OF
Michael P. Murphy,
also known as
Michael Patrick Murphy,
Michael Murphy and
Mike Murphy
DECEDENT
NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
It is Ordered and Notice is given that on February 13, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. a hearing will be held in this Court at 221 First Avenue South, Long Prairie, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Leah Murphy, whose address is: 110163 Stanford Circle, Chaska, MN, 55318 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the Estate.
Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.
Dated: January 10, 2023
BY THE COURT
Daniel A. Benson
Judge of District Court
Patricia Johnson
Court Administrator/
Deputy Court Administrator
Attorney for Personal
Representative
P. David Melchert
Melchert Hubert Sjodin, PLLP
121 West Main Street,
Suite 200
Waconia, MN 55387
Attorney License No: 0249877
Telephone: (952) 442-7700
FAX: (952) 442-6166
Email:
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Minutes of the
Meeting of the
Todd County Board of Commissioners
Dec. 27, 2022
Call to Order
The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in the Commissioner’s Board Room in the City of Long Prairie, MN on the 27th day of December, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Erickson. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. All Commissioners were present except Commissioner Becker.
Approval of Agenda
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the agenda as presented.
Consent Agenda
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motions were introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
To approve the Todd County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes for December 20, 2022 as presented.
To hire Traci Becker, PT Correctional Officer, start date TBD.
Oath of Office
An Oath of Office for Todd County Sheriff-elect Mike Allen to begin his term of service to the citizens of Todd County beginning at 12:00 a.m, Monday, January 2, 2023.
Auditor-Treasurer
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 402304 through 402334 in the amount of $14,452.91 and (Regular) 56591 through 56623 in the amount of $36,659.45 for a total of $51,112.36.
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services Commissioner Warrants number (ACH) 803557 through 803573 and (Regular) 709958 through 710005 for a total amount of $89,655.83.
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous Roll Call vote: To approve the Health & Human Services SSIS Warrants number (ACH) 600806 through 600815 and (Regular) 517159 through 517174 for a total amount of $85,591.77.
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the abatement to correct the classification of parcel 36-0023700.
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the 2022 County Motor Pool Budget Carryover per the attached Budget Request Form details in the amount of $9,000.
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
COMMIT FUND
BALANCE FOR
FUTURE RETIREES’
SEVERANCE FUND
WHEREAS, beginning in FY 2020, the Finance Committee recommended taking a proactive budget approach for future retirement severances within Fund 01-General Revenue, and;
WHEREAS, the County Board established the Committed Fund Balance for Future Retirees’ Severance Fund with Resolution #20201229-08 for FYE 2020 and recommitted the updated balance with Resolution #20211228-06 with a balance of $63,790 for FYE 2021, and;
WHEREAS, the remaining balance of this account as of December 31, 2022 is $113,790. State Auditors recommendation is to approve a commitment of this fund balance on an annual basis for transparent financial reporting.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the County Auditor/Treasurer to register the Committed Fund Balance account in Fund 01-General Revenue with a balance of $113,790 to track the funding plan for the Committed Fund Balance for Future Retirees’ Severance Fund, effective December 31, 2022.
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
COMMIT FUND
BALANCE FOR
BUILDING & GROUNDS IMPROVEMENT FUND
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners established a Building & Grounds Improvement Fund with the objective that the funds be utilized for current and future expenses and held within the County General Fund. The Building & Grounds Improvement Funds are appropriated and utilized each calendar year;
WHEREAS, the remaining balance of this account as of December 31, 2022 is $936,252.51. State Auditor’s recommendation is to approve by resolution a commitment of this fund balance on an annual basis for transparent financial reporting;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the County Auditor/Treasurer to register the Committed Fund Balance account in Fund 01-General Revenue Fund with a balance of $936,252.51 to track the funding plan for the Committed Fund Balance of Building & Grounds Improvement Fund, effective December 31, 2022.
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
TRANSFER OF FUNDS OF ARP/SLFRF
PROJECT EXPENSES
WHEREAS, Todd County has received funding via the Federal American Rescue Plan (ARP/SLFRF) Act, and;
WHEREAS, Todd County has used/expensed funds within the allotted timeframe indicated in the federal guidance terms, and;
WHEREAS, Todd County departments incurred qualifying expenses via the Federal ARP/SLFRF Act which were not able to be expensed directly to Fund 19-ARP/SLFRF and now necessitate realignment to the County Departments that incurred the initial eligible expense.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $130,827.59 from Fund 19-ARP/SLFRF to Fund 01-General Fund in the amount of $107,005.01 and to Fund 11-Human Services in the amount of $23,822.58 to realign eligible ARP-SLFRF expenses to the County Departments where the support of the positions expense occurred.
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
TRANSFER OF FUNDS - COUNTY DITCH 18 - PARTIAL REPAYMENT
WHEREAS, on December 28, 2017 the Todd County Board of Commissioners approved the advance of $300,000 from the General Fund (Fund 01) to the Ditch Fund (Fund 40) per BA#20171228-06; and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2018 the Todd County Board of Commissioners approved the special assessment payment terms, granting a 10 year repayment term with two percent (2%) interest to be credited to the General Fund (Fund 01). The first year of the special assessment collection began for taxes payable in 2019 per BA#20180904-07; and
WHEREAS, the amount collected in 2018 and 2019 for Ditch 18 Special Assessment #7189 in the principal amount of $70,441.51 along with $4,060.28 of interest was approved as a partial repayment of the advance via BA#20191217-09; and
WHEREAS, the amount collected in 2020 for Ditch 18 Special Assessment #7189 in the principal amount of $33,833.84 along with $4,606.32 of interest was approved as a partial repayment of the advance via BA#20201215-16; and
WHEREAS, the amount collected in 2021 for Ditch 18 Special Assessment #7189 in the principal amount of $20,121.58 along with $3,243.61 of interest was approved as a partial repayment of the advance via BA#20211221-12; and
WHEREAS, the amount collected for Ditch 18 Special Assessment #7189 in taxes payable year 2022 is $20,436.24 of the principal balance, along with $2,896.93 of interest and is ready for transfer as a partial repayment to the advance made by the General Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $23,333.17 from Fund 40-County Ditches/Ditch 18 to Fund 01 General Fund.
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
TRANSFER OF FUNDS - SOUTH COUNTRY HEALTH ALLIANCE FUNDS
WHEREAS, Todd County became a member of the South Country Health Alliance on January 1, 2007, and;
WHEREAS, Todd County provided capital payments as part of our participation in this joint powers agreement, and;
WHEREAS, the Todd County Board of Commissioners resolved to withdraw from the South Country Health Alliance Joint Powers Agreement via BA#20190319-19 to be effective December 31, 2019 at 11:59 p.m., and;
WHEREAS, the third installment principal and interest payment of Todd County’s capital has been receipted into the Human Services and Community Health Funds per audit standards.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Todd County Board of Commissioners hereby authorize the transfer of funds in the amount of $368,644.08 from Fund 11-Human Services and $289,648.92 from Fund 21-Community Health for a total of $658,293 to Fund 01-General Revenue to assist with the budgetary essentials of the County.
Public Works
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the attached Letter of Support for the City of Osakis’ application for the DOT Active Transportation Grant.
Todd Wadena Community Corrections
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
A RESOLUTION ON
PROBATION FUNDING IN MINNESOTA
Endorsing the efforts of the Community Supervision Work Group and urging the legislature to pass a new funding formula and significant appropriation during the 2023 legislative session.
WHEREAS, community supervision is a fundamental part of the criminal justice system in Minnesota and funding sufficient to ensure effective services is vital to public safety in all communities across the state; and
WHEREAS, community supervision includes services such as probation, supervised release, and intensive supervised release; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota’s counties provide essential community supervision services both as mandated by M.S. Chapter 244.19 and also as delegated by the Department of Corrections under M.S. Chapter 401; and
WHEREAS, when the Legislature decided that community supervision was best delivered through a state-county partnership, it stated a clear intent that the state would provide significant funding to the counties for operation of local programs; and
WHEREAS, over the past 20 years, Minnesota has become the state with the lowest level of corrections funding in the nation because the Legislature has not upheld its promise to provide adequate state resources to support community supervision; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature’s failure to adequately fund community supervision has increased local property taxes on residents and businesses; and,
WHEREAS, a revised community supervision funding formula is necessary to ensure that all communities in Minnesota have enough state funding to provide a consistent standard for effective, evidence-based community supervision services regardless of local capacity to pay; and
WHEREAS, the Association of Minnesota Counties assembled the Community Supervision Work Group including county leaders and experts in community supervision from all three supervision delivery systems to study the needs of community supervision departments statewide and develop a single funding formula that is transparent, needs based, and equitable among county and state supervision providers; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Supervision Workgroup has taken up its charge to convene stakeholders across the three probation delivery systems to oversee a study to create a unified recommendation for an equitable and adequate funding formula and appropriation; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Association of Minnesota Counties that represents the diverse interests of Minnesota’s 87 counties, voted to support a new funding formula that provide counties with the resources needed to keep communities safe; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, the Todd County Board of Commissioners endorses the efforts of the Community Supervision Work Group and urges the Legislature to pass a new funding formula and significant appropriation during the 2023 legislative session.
Commissioner Kircher was recognized for his service on the Todd Wadena Community Corrections Executive Committee and Advisory Board since 2009 with a plaque.
County Sheriff
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the quote from Granite Electronics to update the dispatch consoles for $8,070.12 utilizing 911 funds.
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the carry-over of the Vehicle Purchase account in the amount of $196,000 due to supply chain delay in delivery.
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To approve the carry-over of the Vehicle Equipment account in the amount of $50,000.
Planning & Zoning
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following resolution was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote:
Final Plat Approval - “Henry Slabaugh
Amish Cemetery”
WHEREAS, Applicant and property owner Henry J. Slabaugh applied to subdivide a property that is described as East ½ of the Northwest ¼ in Section 30 of Long Prairie Township with the plat to be known as ‘Henry Slabaugh Amish Cemetery’,
WHEREAS, Henry Slabaugh Amish Cemetery consists of Lot 1, 2.01± Acres located in Agricultural and Forestry One Zoning District in Long Prairie Township,
WHEREAS, On March 3, 2022, the Todd County Planning Commission recommended the following property be considered for Subdivision pursuant to Todd County Subdivision Regulation and Ordinance:
That part of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter, Section 30, Township 128, Range 33, Todd County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Commencing at the northeast corner of said East Half of the Northwest Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 14 minutes 49 seconds West, assumed bearing, 1085.00 feet along the north line of said East Half of the Northwest Quarter; thence South 00 degrees 45 minutes 11 seconds East 388.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 49 seconds East 190.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence North 00 degrees 45 minutes 11 seconds West 296.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 49 seconds East 296.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 45 minutes 11 seconds East 296.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 14 minutes 49 seconds West 296.00 feet to the point of beginning.
Easement per doc.no. 530237:
An easement for ingress, egress, and utility purposes, over, under, and across that part of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter, Section 30, Township 128, Range 33, Todd County, Minnesota, described as follows:
Commencing at the northeast corner of said East Half of the Northwest Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 14 minutes 49 seconds West, assumed bearing, 1,052.00 feet along the north line of said East Half of the Northwest Quarter to the point of beginning of said 33.00 foot wide easement to be described; thence continuing South 89 degrees 14 minutes 49 seconds West 33.00 feet along said north line of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter; thence South 00 degrees 45 minutes 11 seconds East 388.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 14 minutes 49 seconds East 190.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 45 minutes 11 seconds West 33.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 14 minutes 49 seconds West 157.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 45 minutes 11 seconds West 355.00 feet to the point of beginning. Subject to 170th Street on the north.
WHEREAS, On March 15, 2022, the Todd County Board of Commissioners considered the Preliminary Plat for the above described property and approved the Henry Slabaugh Amish Cemetery preliminary plat with four (4) conditions,
1. Applicant shall remain compliant with applicable local, state or federal regulations related to operation of the cemetery.
2. Declare a cemetery official and an alternate that will be responsible for following state rules and provide contact information to the County to be recorded with the final plat.
3. Maintain a list of individuals buried and exact location within the cemetery.
4. Cemetery plot must be completely fenced off with boundaries clearly identified. All burial sites must remain inside of the fenced area.
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Department has completed the necessary final plat review and find that all items required for final plat approval have been completed.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the final plat of “Henry Slabaugh Amish Cemetery” be approved as presented.
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To take no action, by doing so, a $1,000 assessment would remain in place for failure to complete the restoration order by Marvin Drayna on parcel 12-0012500.
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To remove the $1,000 assessment that was placed on parcel 09-0002900 for Gideon and Ella Swartzentruber due to the resolution of the violations.
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To take no action, by doing so, a $3,000 assessment would remain in place for failure to complete the restoration order by Marianne Gerving on parcel 25-0046200.
On motion by Kircher and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To take no action, by doing so, a $3,000 assessment would remain in place for failure to complete the restoration order by Linda Jean Hansen on parcel 08-0036300.
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To take no action, by doing so, a $3,000 assessment would remain in place for failure to complete the restoration order by Harold G. Harkcom on parcel 25-0007500.
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To take no action, by doing to, a $3,000 assessment would remain in place for failure to complete the restoration order by Jeffrey J. and Kristine Kuhlmann on parcel 21-0040200.
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To remove the $3,000 assessment placed on parcel 20-0030703 for Georgann M. and David W. Larson for 2023 due to not being able to ascertain that proper notification to the landowner was delivered and have learned that the landowner is recently deceased.
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Kircher, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To take no action, by doing so, a $3,000 assessment would remain in place for failure to complete the restoration order by William J. and Marsha K. Owen on parcel 22-0007001.
On motion by Kneisl and seconded by Neumann, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To remove the $3,000 assessment placed on parcel 19-00024700 for Timothy Wagner due to the new ownership of the parcel and progress made on cleaning up the property.
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the following motion was introduced and adopted by unanimous vote: To take no action, by doing so, a $3,000 assessment would remain in place for failure to complete the restoration order for Timothy Forcier on parcel 15-0079700.
County Auditor-Treasurer’s Report
The County Auditor-Treasurer reported on meetings attended and expressed thanks to the elected officials retiring for their service along with welcoming the newly elected officials to the county.
County Commissioner’s Report
The Commissioners reported on meetings and events attended. Commissioner Kneisl expressed thanks to Todd County for support during his 16 years of service. Commissioner Kircher expressed thanks for the support from the county leaders and voters for the past years and encouraged support for the leaders of the county for the future.
County Coordinator’s Report
The County Coordinator provided well wishes and thanks to the retiring Commissioners.
Certificates for the 16 years of service to Commissioner Kircher and Commissioner Kneisl were presented. A plaque was presented to Sheriff Och for his 24 years of service to Todd County.
Adjourn
On motion by Neumann and seconded by Kneisl, the meeting was adjourned for December 2022.
COMMISSIONER WARRANTS
Vendor Name $ Amount
AMERICAN SOLUTIONS
FOR BUSINESS $5,147.89
ASSOC OF MN COUNTIES 2,100.00
CENTURYLINK 4,372.25
CHAMBERLAIN OIL CO 3,887.07
COMPASS MINERALS
AMERICA 6,875.75
KRIS ENGINEERING 9,446.02
NAPA CENTRAL MN 3,860.00
NUSS TRUCK & EQUIP 4,049.96
56 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 11,373.42
Total $51,112.36
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES WARRANTS
Vendor Name $ Amount
DHS - SWIFT $22,197.67
PERISH/ALAN 2,513.61
SOURCEWELL 45,970.64
TODD COUNTY SHERIFF 2,601.38
61 PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 16,372.53
Total $89,655.83
Vendor Name $ Amount
CENTRAL MN MENTAL
HEALTH CTR 3,000.00
DHS - ANOKA METRO
RTC - 412 5,130.00
DHS - MSOP - MN SEX
OFFENDER PROGRAM 12,870.00
DHS - ST PETER RTC - 472 5,852.80
MERIDIAN SERVICES INC 2,904.72
MID MINNESOTA DRUG
TESTING INC 2,173.00
NORTH HOMES CHILDREN
& FAMILY SRVS 10,147.20
PINEHAVEN YOUTH AND
FAMILY SRVS INC 19,218.05
PRAIRIE LAKES YOUTH
PROGRAMS 10,922.51
WEST CENTRAL REG
JUVENILE CTR 4,089.00
PAYMENTS LESS
THAN $2,000 9,284.49
Total $85,591.77
On a motion by Erickson and seconded by Denny, the preceding minutes of the County Board meeting held December 27, 2022 were duly approved by unanimous vote at the Todd County Board of Commissioners at the Regular Board Meeting held on January 3, 2023.
Witness my hand and seal:
Randy Neumann,
County Board Chairperson
Denise Gaida, Todd County
Auditor-Treasurer
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BOARD OF AUDIT
BYRON Township
The Byron Township Board of Audit will be held Tuesday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m. If inclement weather, it will be held the following week.
Becki Rassler, Clerk
Byron Township
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ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS
TITLE:
Staples-Motley
High School Addition
& IAQ Upgrades
Work Scope 9 – Aluminum Doors Windows & Glazing Rebid
LOCATION OF WORK:
401 Centennial Drive
Staples, MN 56479
OWNER:
Staples-Motley Public Schools ISD #2170
905 Fourth Street NE
Staples, MN 56479
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER:
ICS Consulting, LLC.
1139 Franklin Ave.,
Suite 1
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 360-5506
Contact: Jorden Pangrac
ARCHITECTURAL:
JLG Architects
525 Broadway
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 408-7008
STRUCTURAL:
Northland Consulting Engineers
102 South 21st Ave. West
Duluth, MN 55806
(218) 727-5995
CIVIL, MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER:
CMTA
2201 12th Street N,
Suite E
Fargo, ND 58102
(701) 280-0500
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project consists of multiple work scopes for all of the work necessary for the construction of an approximate 22,000 sf gym and wellness center addition and indoor air quality upgrades to the existing school. Rebid consists of Work Scope 09: Aluminum Doors Windows & Glazing only.
BID DATE AND LOCATION:
Sealed Bids will be received at Staples-Motley School District ISD #2170 District Office, 905 4th Street NE Staples, MN 56479 then publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will be received and stamped-in prior to 2:00 PM local time on January 18th, 2023. Bids submitted after allotted time will be discarded, NO EXCEPTIONS.
EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS:
Bidders may view drawings and specifications for the project at the office of the Construction Manager.
For Electronic access to the bidding documents, please contact Angie Stahnke at 218-336-5901. The Construction Manager can also provide locations of Builders Exchanges holding plans for contractors to access. Bidders are responsible for any and all costs associated with the production of plans and specifications for their use.
BIDDING REQUIREMENTS:
Each Bidder must comply with the following requirements to reassure acknowledgment and recognition of their Bids:
Bids must be accompanied by Bid security in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, or Bid bond in the amount of 5% of the base Bid submitted, made payable to the owner, as guarantee that Bidder will, if awarded, enter into contract in accordance with contract documents and submitted Bid.
Submit Bid on the prescribed form, which is furnished with the specification, with full name and address of the Bidder.
Completely fill in all blank spaces on the Bid Form, in ink or typewriter, in both words and figures.
Sign in longhand, executed by a principal duly authorized to enter into an agreement. If a Bidder is a co-partnership, then signatures on the Bid shall be by an authorized member of the firm, with names and addresses of each member of partnership.
Base Bid and all alternate Bids shall be stated both in writing and in figures. In all cases, written and numerical figures must agree; otherwise at Owner’s option, it shall be cause for rejection of Bid. Complete form without alterations.
Submit alternate prices (Bids) for either increasing or decreasing the costs, as called for on Bid form and Description of Alternates. Submit a Bid for all alternates.
Owner may make such investigations as they deem necessary to determine the ability, competency, and responsibility of the Bidder to perform the work. Any Bidder shall furnish to Owner all such information and data for this purpose, as the Owner may request. Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the Work contemplated therein. The competence and responsibility of Bidder will be considered in making an award, including, but not limited to; (1) proof of financial responsibility, (2) quality of similar work, (3) amount of experience with similar projects, (4) facilities, personnel and equipment, (5) reputation for performance, and (6) the ability to complete the work within specified time. Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid where there is reasonable doubt as to the qualifications of the Bidder.
Owner reserves the right to: (1) accept Bidder’s Base Bid only, (2) accept any one or more of bidder’s Alternate Bids, in any order regardless of the order in which they were listed, (3) reject all Bids, (4) award contract based on their investigation of Bidders, as well as acceptance of alternates, all of which the Owner deems to be in their best interest, (5) waive informalities or minor irregularities in Bids and waive minor irregularities or discrepancies in Bidding procedure.
Upon award of Contract, Contractor shall provide AIA A312 Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of Contract Sum in accordance with General Conditions and Amendments to General Conditions.
BIDDING DOCUMENTS & SITE REVIEW:
Each Bidder (including subcontract Bidder where appropriate) is required to visit the site and to fully inform themself and record their own investigations as to the extent of the Work, the extent of the work performed by other contractors under other construction packages, conditions under which the Work is to be performed, existing buildings and streets, conditions of the area, existing utilities and other features, type of soil, available facilities and difficulties that may be encountered in connection therewith, and other relevant items which will affect their Bid or the Work.
Prior to submitting a Bid, each Bidder is required to examine all of the bidding requirements, all Contract Documents, all drawings, and specifications for the Project (including those primarily for other Subcontracts). Contractors shall become thoroughly familiar with the scope of the Project and all factors and items of work which will affect their Bid or the Work, whether shown or specified in documents primarily for Work of others or Work of this Contract.
No extras will be allowed the Contractor as a result of misunderstanding of the extent of scope of the Work as a result of their failure to study and record their own findings. Submission of a Bid shall be proof that such examinations have been made and that Bidder has recorded their own investigation and has become thoroughly familiar with all contract documents (including all addenda). The failure or omissions of any Bidder to examine any form, instrument or document shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any obligation in respect to their Bid. Nor shall it be the responsibility of ICS or its counterparts to ensure you have read all documentation. This is the sole responsibility of the Bidder and its Sub-Contractor(s).
PRE-BID CONFERENCE:
There will not be a Pre-Bid conference for the rebid. If Bidders want to visit the physical site, a site review can be coordinated through the Construction Manager – (Jorden Pangrac 320-360-5506). No extras will be allowed because of the Bidder’s misinterpretation as to the amount of work involved, Bidder’s own error, negligence, or failure to examine the site.
START DATE:
Work will begin after receipt of the signed contract from the Owner. The anticipated award date is January 25, 2023. Pre-construction and submittals work related to the project is to commence immediately after receipt of the signed contract. The onsite work will begin on the premises no later than June 2, 2023.
SUBSTANTIAL AND COMPLETION DATE:
Owner requires all work to be substantially complete by:
IAQ Phase 1: August 25, 2023
IAQ Phase 2: August 23, 2024
Wellness Center Addition: September 27, 2024
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