NOTICE TO CONTRACTORSBridge 67551 S.P. 67-597-04Bridge 67552 S.A.P. 67-620-11Bids close June 3, 2005Luverne, MinnesotaSealed proposals will be RECEIVED until 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 3, 2005, by the Rock County Highway Department, Luverne, Minnesota. READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS PROJECT. Attention is called to the fact that the Contractor must comply with the Special Equal Employment Opportunity Provisions as contained in this Proposal. Proposals will be opened and read publicly in the presence of the Rock County Highway Engineer at the Rock County Highway Building located at 1120 North Blue Mound Avenue in Luverne, Minnesota, immediately following the hour set for receiving bids for the following Rock County Highway work. Bids will be awarded on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at the regular Rock County Board of Commissioners Meeting. Construct Bridge 67551; 3-Span (22’/28’/22’) Continuous Concrete Slab Span, and Miscellaneous Approach Construction.Construct Bridge 67552; Single-Span (75’ Prestressed Concrete Beam Span, 36’ Roadway) and Miscellaneous Approach Construction.S.P. 67-597-04 (City of Luverne), located over; the Rock River Overflow, S.E. corner of Luverne, MN. On Municipal Road 75, 0.6 miles south of the jct. of CSAH 4. The major items of work are: 79 Cu. Yd Structural Concrete; 2,856 Sq. Ft. of Bridge Slab Concrete; 149 L.F. of Type F railing; 35,560 Pounds of Reinforcement bars (Epoxy Coated); 590 Pounds of Structural Steel; 260 Cu. Yd. Random Riprap, Class III; 480 L.F. C.I.P. Piling, 12"; 2-C.I.P. Test Pile 70 ft. long, 12"; 560 L.F. of C.I.P. Piling, 16"; 2-C.I.P. Test Pile 80 Ft. long, 16"; and 1 Lump Sum Approach Grading. S.A.P. 67-620-11 (CSAH 20), located over: Beaver Creek, 4.5 Miles S.W. of Hardwick, MN on CSAH 20, 1.5 miles west of CASH 11. The major items of work are: 300 L.F. of Prestressed Concrete Beams 45M: 61 Cu. Yds. Of Structural Concrete; 2,966 Sq. Ft. of bridge Slab Concrete; 154 L.F. of Type F Railing; 32,640 Pounds of Reinforcement bars (Epoxy Coated); 600 pounds of Structural Steel; 260 Cu. Yds. Random Riprap, Class III; 720 L.F. C.I.P. Piling, 16"; 2-C.I.P Test Pile 70 ft. long, 16"; and 1 Lump Sum Approach Grading.Plans, specifications and proposals may be examined and obtained at the office of the Rock County Highway Engineer, 1120 North Blue Mound Avenue, P.O. Box 808, Luverne, MN 56156-0808. These two bridges will have separate plans and proposals, as well as separate Contracts.The non-refundable cost for Plans and one proposal will be $20.00 each, or $30.00 for both sets. Bids must be accompanied by a certified check or corporate surety bond drawn in favor of the Rock County Auditor/Treasurer in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the proposal.Sealed bids shall be clearly marked "PROECT NO. SP 67-597-04 & SAP 67-620-11".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. 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.""It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363.073 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363.073, Subd. 2 and 3)."Mark R. SehrRock County Highway Engineer (5-5, 5-12, 5-19)