By Aberdeen Insider - January 8, 2026 in ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Richmond Lake Sanitary District
Richmond Lake, South Dakota
RICHMOND DAM SANITARY SEWER FORCEMAIN RELOCATION
General Notice
Richmond Lake Sanitary District (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:
Richmond Dam Sanitary Sewer Forcemain Relocation
A-10203
Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the office of Helms & Associates located at 416 N. Production St., Aberdeen, SD 57401, until Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 5:00 pm local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.
The Project includes the following Work: This project will include the relocation of the current sanitary sewer forcemain piping located in the Richmond Dam. Work shall include the installation of approximately 1,836 linear feet of 4″ forcemain directionally bored under the lake bed, 174 linear feet of 4″ forcemain direct bury, air release manhole, connection to the existing forcemain piping, and other required appurtenances to complete the work.
Bids are requested for the following Contract: Base Bid
Obtaining the Bidding Documents
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: http://www.helmsengineering.com/biddocs.html . Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.
The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: Helms and Associates, 416 Production St. N. Aberdeen, SD 57401. Phone (605)225-1212
Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.
Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Cost does not include shipping charges. Upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents or electronic documents on compact disk will be sent via the prospective Bidder’s delivery service. The shipping charge amount will depend on the shipping method chosen. Bidding Documents are available for purchase in the following formats: Bidding Documents (including Full-Size Drawings ($100.00) and electronic download of documents ($20.00). Additionally, upon request, in accordance with South Dakota Codified Law 5-18B-1, one copy of Plans and Specifications shall be furnished, without charge, to each Contractor resident in South Dakota who intends, in good faith, to bid upon the project. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation, nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced, or conditional Bids. Owner also reserves the right to waive all minor Bid informalities not involving price, time, or changes in the Work.
Instructions to Bidders.
For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.
This Advertisement is issued by:
Owner: Richmond Lake Sanitary District
By: Brandon Sigaty
Title: President
Date: 1-8-26, 1-15-26
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