Legal Notices 9-16
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
City of Flaxton, North Dakota
Main Street Water
Replacement-2020
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the City of Flaxton, North Dakota will
receive sealed Bids for the
construction of LEAD SERVICE
LINE REPLACEMENT at
Ackerman-Estvold, 1907 17th Street
SE, Minot, North Dakota, until 10:30
AM Monday, October 4, 2021.
All Bids must be submitted, and all
work shall be done, in full and strict
compliance with:
1. The Plans & Contract Documents
for this project;
2. Any Special Conditions for this
project;
Project bidding documents are
available for examination and/or
$100 purchase Monday through Fri-
day from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the office of
Ackerman-Estvold, 1907 17th Street
SE, Minot ND 58701. Complete
digital project bidding documents are
available at www.ackermanestvold
.com / projects or www.questcdn
.com. You may download the digital
plan documents for $50 by inputting
Quest project #8022796 on the
website’s Project Search page.
Please contact QuestCDN.com at
952-233-1632 or info@questcdn
.com for assistance in free member-
ship registration, downloading, and
working with this digital project infor-
mation. Potential bidders may con-
tact Ackerman-Estvold at (701)
837-8737 with any questions.
Generally, the Work covered by the
Plans and Specifications for Lead
Service Line Replacement consists
of the materials, labor, tools, and
equipment for required replacement
verified lead service lines. There are
a total of 74 services, 73 service
lines require hydrovacing to verify
pipe material. 1 lead service line has
been identified as a lead service line
and can be replaced without hydro-
vacing. Until the other 73 service
lines have been verified by hydro-
vacing, for bidding purposes provide
the cost to replace all remaining 73
service lines in the Base Bid. All ver-
ified service lines identified as not
being lead will be deducted from
the Contract by Change Order at
1/73 of the cost excluding hydrovac-
ing. On average a new water service
line will consist approximately 60 LF
of 1″ copper service line from the
water main to within 5′ outside the
building. The Work to replace a ser-
vice line shall also include 1 water
main saddle, 1 corporation stop, 1
curb stop with box, connection 5′
outside of the building to existing
water service line, the removal and
replacement of existing pavement /
graveled surfaces as necessary for
the installation of the water service
line, and other incidentals. Details of
the construction are included in
the Drawings and Project Manual.
The work shall be completed by
December of 2022. Of the 73 exist-
ing service lines requiring verifica-
tion, the North Dakota Rural Water
Systems Association representative
anticipates approximately 15% will
be lead service lines.
All Bids are to be submitted on the
basis of cash payment for the Work
and Materials necessary to complete
the project. Each bid must be ac-
companied by a separate envelope
containing the contractor’s license
and bid security. The bid security
must be in a sum equal to five per-
cent of the full amount of the bid and
must be in the form of a bidder’s
bond. A bidder’s bond must be exe-
cuted by the bidder as principal and
by a surety, conditioned that if the
principal’s bid is accepted and the
contract awarded to the principal,
the principal, within ten days after
notice of the award, shall execute a
contract in accordance with the
terms of Advertisement for Bids
City of Flaxton, Lead Service Line
Replacement 00 1100 – 2 the bid
and the bid bond and any condition
of the governing body. A countersig-
nature of a bid bond is
not required under this section. If a
successful bidder does not execute
a contract within the ten days
allowed, the bidder’s bond must be
forfeited to the Owner and the
project awarded to the next lowest
responsible bidder. Bidders must be
licensed for the full amount of the
bid as required by section 43-07-
12 of the North Dakota Century
Code.
Bidders on this work will be required
to comply with Title 40 CFR Part 33-
Participation by Disadvantaged
Business Enterprises in the United
States Environmental Protection
Agency Programs. The require-
ments for bidders and contractors
under this regulation concern utiliza-
tion of Minority Business Enterprises
(MBE),Women’s Business
Enterprises (WBE), and Small
Business Enterprises (SBE) and are
explained in the specifications.
The goal for MBE is 2% of the total
dollar value of the project. The goal
for WBE is 3% of the total dollar
value of the project.
Bidders shall demonstrate a good
faith effort to solicit for MBE and
WBE subcontractors. The completed
MBE/WBE Solicitation Information
sheet must be provided in the outer
bid security envelope. Failure to
include this information will result in
the bid not being opened. No Bid
may be read or considered if it does
not fully comply with the
requirements of Section 48-01.2-05
of the North Dakota Century Code.
Bidders on this work will be required
to comply with the President’s
Executive Order No. 11246, as
amended.
The requirements for bidders and
contractors under this order are
explained in the specifications.
The Owner reserves the right to hold
all Bids for 45 days, to reject any or
all Bids, to waive any informality
or irregularity in any Bid, to accept
the Bid deemed in the best interest
of the Owner, and to rebid the
project until a satisfactory bid is
received.
There shall be endorsed upon the
outside of the envelope containing
the Bid, the following:
1. “City of Flaxton, North Dakota,
Lead Service Line Replacement”
2. The name of the person, firm,
corporation, or joint venture
submitting the Bid.
3. The Bidder’s Contractor’s License
or Contractor’s License Renewal
Number.
4. Acknowledgement of the Adden-
da, if any.
Any deficient Bid received will be
resealed and returned to the Bidder
immediately. All work shall be sub-
stantially complete by November 1,
2022. All work shall be completed
and ready for final payment in accor-
dance with the General Conditions
within 60 calendar days of the sub-
stantial completion dates. Should
the Contractor fail to complete its
obligations under the Contract within
the time required herein or within
such extra time as may have been
granted by formal extensions of time
approved by the Owner, there will be
deducted from any amount due to
the Contractor the sum of $500 per
day for each and every calendar day
that the completion of the Work is
delayed. The Contractor and his
Surety will be liable for any excess.
Such payment will be as and for
liquidated damages and not as a
penalty.
Advertisement for Bids
City of Flaxton, Lead Service Line
Replacement 00 1100 – 3
By order of the City Council of
the City of Flaxton, North Dakota.
Dated this 31st day of August,
2021.
.
Amy Ones,
City Auditor
(September 16-23-30,2021)
Burlington City Council Meeting
8/2/21 Burlington city council meet-
ing. Present: J Kabanuk, R Kremer,
J Canon, Z Walker, L Brooks, D
Griffis, K Crabb, T Pasterz, J Casa-
vant, S Schwandt, M Glines, P Sam-
son, citizens & visitors. Kremer
moved to approve 7/6/21 minutes,
Walker second, motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote. Kremer
moved to approve payroll and bills,
Walker second, motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote. cks
21947-21960, 2350-2378 &
DD1142-1154 total $ 97,499. En-
gineer’s report was explained by
Samson. City was awarded ND
HMG for $102,700 for proposed
generator with a 15% local cost
share + any cost over-run. Walker
moved to proceed with the generator
grant, Kremer second, motion car-
ried by unanimous roll call vote.
Walker moved to award the en-
gineering agreement to Prairie En-
gineering & authorize mayor to sign
the agreement, Kremer second, mo-
tion carried by unanimous roll call
vote. Walker moved to send the
letter Samson drafted to the State
Water Commission requesting rais-
ing our water input, Kremer second,
motion carried by unanimous roll call
vote. Walker moved to accept a new
handbook as presented, Kremer
second, motion carried by unani-
mous roll call vote. S Skees
resigned from council July 2021,
City of Burlington thanks her for her
service. A special meeting is to be
held 8/18/21 to appoint a new coun-
cil member. Walker moved to ap-
prove Roger Domres replat of lots
1,2 & 3 Evergreen Second Addn,
Ward Co., Cannon Second, motion
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Walker moved to approve a 5% cost
of living raise for 2022 for, Cannon
second, motion carried by a unani-
mous roll call vote. Walker moved to
budget for a 10% raise for all con-
tingent on evaluations. Kremer
second, motion carried by a unani-
mous roll call vote. Cannon moved
to have the budget include the third
police officer, excluding the potential
10% raise, Walker second, motion
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
Walker moved to amend the motion
of a 10% raise for all to say budget
for a 10% raise for all, Cannon
second, motion carried by a unani-
mous roll call vote. Cannon moved
to approve preliminary budget after
changes, Kremer second, motion
carried by a unanimous roll call vote.
7:30pm Kremer moved to adjourn,
Cannon second motion carried by
unanimous roll call vote.
Mary Lynn Brooks, Auditor
(September 16, 2021)
SUMMONS
Case No. 51-2021-DM-00537
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
COUNTY OF WARD, IN DISTRICT
COURT, NORTH CENTRAL
JUDICIAL DISTRICT
In the Interest of A.J.Z.,
a Minor Child
State of North Dakota,
Plaintiffs,
v.
Sasha Marie Zephier,
Defendant.
The State of North Dakota to
Sasha Marie Zephier:
You are summoned and required to
defend against the Complaint by
serving an Answer, which is a
written response, on the State of
North Dakota within 21 days after
service of this Summons and by
also filing that Answer with the court.
If you do not serve and file an
Answer, the court can grant the re-
quests made in the Complaint by
ordering that a default judgment be
entered against you.
Dated this 13th day of July, 2021.
Tina M. Heinrich
Special Assistant Attorney General
Bar I.D. Number: 04088
1015 S. Broadway Suite 18, Minot,
ND 58701
1-800-231-4255; minotcse@nd.gov
Attorney for Child Support
(September 16-23-30, 2021)
Surrey City Council
Regular Meeting
September 7, 2021
Mayor: C Tollefson
Council Members: Twila Gantzer,
Aden Clark, Steve Fennewald, Tif-
fany Wheeler, Jenny Johns and
Brent Dickinson(via teleconference).
City Attorney: A Schultz
Auditor/Scribe: A Trana
Deputy Auditor: K Shaw
Public Works: AJ Waller & J Doyle
Also Present: Chief Howe
Mayor Tollefson called the meeting
to order at 7:07 p.m. with roll call
taken and recital of the Pledge of Al-
legiance. All members agreed to ap-
prove the agenda with adjustments
made to the amount of pending
claims to be paid and removal of
resident Knipp’s public appearance,
per her request. Along with that, ac-
ceptance was made to have discus-
sion about unfinished business of
Executive meeting information, pro-
gress of Diane Fugere’s lawsuit as
well as address new business items
of fencing at 908 Surrey Avenue and
September Legend Lawn Care ser-
vice. Gantzer/Fennewald MSP to
approve the August Regular and
Preliminary Budget Special meeting
minute sets. Johns/Fennewald MSP
to approve the August Payroll To-
tals, Financial Reports, and Vouch-
ers to be paid as provided. Chief
Howe reported that the new pickup
had arrived, and that Officer Hill is
currently going through training.
Tom with AE2S gave an update on
the sidewalk project and provided a
report addressing concerns regard-
ing the level of grade on 5th street
being inadequate especially in front
of Volks’ residence and at the
Church. They will be addressing
drainage issues before a final walk-
through is complete. All members
agreed it would have best to have
raised the whole sidewalk on 5th
street but cannot proceed now with
the total cost to remove and repour
falling solely on the City. Upon invi-
tation, resident Tyrell Kraft spoke to-
wards the status of his home being
removed and replacing it with a new
one as originally permitted. Chris
Coffee appeared acting as newly as-
signed representative for Silver
Springs. The members agreed that a
meeting could be held between
Silver Springs with the City En-
gineer, Public Works, North Prairie
and an agreement could be worked
on throughout the winter months so
building can be made ready for
spring. Johns/Fennewald MSP to
approve the 2nd and Final Reading
of Amendment to Zoning Ordinance
7.0102 Article 10 Subsection D stat-
ing that shipping or Conex con-
tainers following IOS standards shall
not be permitted on any property
zoned R1, R2, R3, or R4 under
Surrey City Ordinance 12.0501. The
topic of forming committees was
opened for discussion with members
having been previously assigned for
Prairie Dog but still pending for Ordi-
nance according to the motion that
was made at June’s Regular meet-
ing. Ms. Johns moved to rescind her
motion approve the First Reading of
Amendments to Chapters 2 and 3 of
the Surrey City Ordinance with pro-
posed revisions and further send
them to a committee. Mr. Fennewald
also seconded his action to rescind.
Mayor Tollefson appointed Kim
Shaw, Laura Volk, Heather Thorson,
along with Attorney Schult to make
up the members of an Ordinance
Committee. Further direction was
provided to have the ordinances tak-
en off the City website while it is
under construction posting only
current material. Credit Card pro-
gram options were researched with
details provided. Fennewald/Gantzer
MSP moved to eliminate accepting
credit card payments with the City’s
current provider for licensing and
permits since those transaction re-
quire further paperwork to be com-
plete. Confirmation was made that
the City has not received formal no-
tice of response from NDIRF to date.
Mr. Schultz stated he would be
adaptable and adhere to member
preference of public announcement
made after each Executive session.
Gantzer/Dickinson MS to hire Chris
Wolla as the City’s individual build-
ing inspector at $44.00 an hour per
build adjusting the permit fees ac-
cordingly and giving proper notice to
Ward County. Roll Call Vote: Ms.
Gantzer-Aye, Mr. Dickinson-Aye,
Mr. Clark-Aye, Ms. Johns-Aye, Ms.
Wheeler-Aye, Mr. Fennewald-Aye.
Motion passed. All members agreed
that the employees are to meet and
decide what is best for their health
coverage needs. The Mayor made
announcement placing emphasis on
the cost of the Special Election.
Johns/Wheeler MSP to approve
lagoon soil sample testing and solicit
for bids to fix the plug in the line
between lagoon cells 2 and 3. All
members agreed to follow ND State
retention schedule with attorney
recommendation to keep recordings
for 2 at least years. All members
agreed the dumpsters provided at
the parks should be handled by the
Park District. All members agreed
that relocation of fencing be
between property owners to meet
regulation. Meeting adjourned at
9:55 p.m.
Bills:3DSpecialties-$130.72,
AE2S-$7,305.90, Aramark-$222.97,
Batteries Plus Bulbs-$23.98, Teresa
Beck-$57.20,BremerCard
Svs-$4,603.48,Cenex-$1,085.07,
Circle Sanitation-$6,105.90, Core &
Main-$372.00,DakotaFluid
Power-$36.13,FirstDistrict
Heath-$50,First International In-
surance-$2,974.00,
Hirshfield’s-$19.83,Kevin
Howe-$89.50,Mac’s
Hardware-$93.16, Material Test-
ing-$2,642.28, McGee,Hankla,
Backes PC-$100.00, MDU-$27.90,
Menards-$20.03,MinotDaily-$252.80,
Minot Restaurant Supply-$44.53,
NDLC-$650.00, NDRWSA-$355.00,
ND Surplus Property-$80.00,
NPRW-$17,918.10, NW Tire-$50.13,
Ottertail-$2,260.43, Quill-$409.54,
RR Mgmt.-$652.38, Raul Batcheld-
er-$116.40, RDO-$264.42, Sherwin
Williams-$217.93,Sound
CPA-$2,400.00,Souris
Basin-$100.00,SRT-$917.22,
Stein’s-$15.16,SunLife-$64.44,
SurreyParkDistrict-$1,722.85,
Swanston Equip-$134.91, Team
Lab-$1,444.00,TheSterio
Shop-$481.00,ThorsrudSupply-$409.50,
VanDiest-$4,127.75,
Verendrye-$556.00,WardCounty Au-
ditor-$4,317.40, Ward County HWY
Dept-$3,849.08.NDOne
Call-$123.55.
(September 16,2021)