This is a public tender notice from the City of Aberdeen, South Dakota, for the supply of 2026 watermain pipe, sewer pipe, and castings. Sealed bids will be received until April 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. Bid documents are available on the city's website. Bids in excess of $50,000 require bid security (certified check, cashier's check, draft, bid bond, or irrevocable letter of credit). Contracts over $50,000 will require a performance bond. Bidders must visit the site to understand local conditions. Delivery for Schedule A and D materials is by June 1, 2026. South Dakota resident contractors may receive a preference. Addendum 1 has been issued.
The bid notice states that Schedule A and Schedule D materials are to be delivered by June 1, 2026. Schedule a and schedule d materials to be delivered by june 1, 2026, see general conditions gc22 page 607.
The bid notice states that the owner reserves the right to accept the bid which, in its judgment, is the lowest and best bid. The owner reserves the right to accept the bid which, in its judgment, is the lowest and best bid, to reject any or all bids, and to waive irregularities or informalities in any bid.
Bidders will be required to submit evidence that they have a practical knowledge of the particular work bid upon and that they have the financial resources to complete the proposed work. Bidders will be required to submit evidence that they have a practical knowledge of the particular work bid upon and that they have the financial resources to complete the proposed work.
The bid security may be retained by and shall be forfeited to the owner as liquidated damages if the bid is accepted and a contract based thereon is awarded and the bidder shall fail to enter into a contract in the form prescribed, with legally responsible sureties, within ten 10 days after such award is made by the owner. The bid security may be retained by and shall be forfeited to the owner as liquidated damages if the bid is accepted and a contract based thereon is awarded and the bidder shall fail to enter into a contract in the form prescribed, with legally responsible sureties, within ten 10 days after such award is made by the owner.
Each bidder shall visit the site of the work and shall completely inform himself relative to construction hazards and procedure, labor, and all other conditions and factors, local and otherwise, which would affect prosecution and completion of the work and its cost. Each bidder shall visit the site of the work and shall completely inform himself relative to construction hazards and procedure, labor, and all other conditions and factors, local and otherwise, which would affect prosecution and completion of the work and its cost.
No bid may be withdrawn within a period of thirty 30 days after the date fixed for opening bids. No bid may be withdrawn within a period of thirty 30 days after the date fixed for opening bids.