NOTICE TO BIDDERS

OWNER	The Common Council of the City of Oak Creek hereby gives notice that sealed proposals will be received in the City Clerk’s office at 8640 S. Howell Avenue, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, 53154.
PROJECT	The work, officially known as Project No. 04008 – Shepard Avenue Storm Sewer and Project No. 05026 – St. John’s Estates Storm Sewer Improvements, consists of constructing the following approximate quantities:
	item description	Unit
	Project No. 04008 – Shepard Avenue Storm Sewer Improvements
	30” Storm Sewer,Granular Backfill	245 LF
	30” Storm Sewer, Spoil Backfill	285 LF
	38”W x 24”H HE RCP Storm Sewer, Granular Backfill	53 LF
	12” Storm Sewer (RCP or smooth inner wall corrugated HDPE), Spoil Backfill	32 LF
	12” RC Flared End Section	1 EA
	24”x 38” RC Flared End Section	1 EA
	60” Pre-Cast Storm Manhole	3 EA
	72” Pre-Cast Storm Manhole	1 EA
	16” Diameter Watermain Offset	1 EA
	8” Diameter Watermain Offset	1 EA
	Saw Cut Asphalt Pavement (Full Depth)	375 LF
	Asphalt Road Restoration	75 SY
	Driveway Restoration	500 SF
	Remove and Dispose Existing 15” RCP Storm Sewer	163 LF
	Remove and Dispose Existing 12” CMP Storm Sewer	26.5 LF
	Remove and Dispose Existing 60” Storm Manhole	1 EA
	Relocate or Adjust Sanitary Laterals	3 EA
	Relocate or Adjust Water Laterals	3 EA
	Topsoil, Seed, Fertilize & Mulch	520 SY
	Sod	74 SY
	Erosion Mat	10 SY
	Silt Fence	110 LF
	Traffic Control	1 LS
	Project No. 05026 – Proposed Storm Sewer St. John’s Estates
	24” Storm Sewer, Granular Backfill	176 LF
	24” Storm Sewer, Spoil Backfill	792 LF
	21” CMP, Spoil Backfill	30 LF
	42” Pre-Cast Storm Manhole	6 EA
	8” Diameter Watermain Offset	1 EA
	Saw Cut Asphalt Pavement (Full Depth)	200 LF
	Asphalt Road Restoration	50 SY
	Driveway Restoration	200 SF
	Topsoil, Seed, Fertilize & Mulch	1,500 SY
	Erosion Mat	170 SY
	Shaping and Grading	110 SY
	Traffic Control	1 LS

TIME	Proposals must be received by the City Clerk no later than 10:00 a.m., Friday July 22, 2005, at which time and place the proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS	Plans, specifications, and bidding documents are on file for inspection at the City Engineer’s office, 8640 S. Howell Avenue, Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Copies may be obtained by qualified parties at the office for a $30.00 deposit in the form of a check. Deposit will be refunded upon return of the plans and specifications to the Engineering Department within 30 days of the bid opening. Any interested party desiring these documents by mail shall submit a non-returnable check for $5.00 to cover handling and mailing charges. All bidders shall bid in accordance with, and shall bid upon, the forms obtained from the City Engineer.
STATUTORY PROVISIONS	The Contract letting shall be subject to the provisions of Section 62.15, 66.0901, 66.0903, and 779.16 Wisconsin Statutes. The minimum wage scale to be paid on this project shall be in accordance with the prevailing minimum wage as determined by federal or state law, whichever applies, and such wage is incorporated by reference, as it may be amended from time to time. If the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or State of Wisconsin, Department of Workforce Development has issued a wage rate determination, then it shall apply.
BID GUARANTEE	A certified check or bank draft payable to the City of Oak Creek, or a satisfactory bid bond, in an amount not less than 5% of the bid shall accompany each bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proposed contract and bond within 10 days after the award of the contract. In case the bidder fails to file such contract and bond within the time set by the City, the check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the City as liquidated damages pursuant to SS.62.15(3).
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY	The City of Oak Creek hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the ground of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.
BID REJECTION	The Common Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive any informalities in bidding, or to accept the bid or bids, which best serves the interest of the City of Oak Creek.
BID WITHDRAWAL	No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after the scheduled opening of the bids without the consent of the Common Council.
BIDDING DOCUMENTS AVAILABILITY	Plans, specifications and bidding documents shall be available at the City Engineer’s office on July 7, 2005.