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NOAH AND WILCOX EAST AML RECLAMATION PROJECT
BID NO. IA-113-363
SECTIONS 4, 5, 8 AND 9, TOWNSHIP 74 NORTH, RANGE 18
WEST, MARION COUNTY, IOWA
Project Engineer Certification
I hereby certify that the portion of this technical submission described
below was prepared by me or under my direct personal supervision. I am
a duly licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of
Iowa.
Signature: ____________________________________________
Name: Anthony J. Harbaugh, P.E.
Date: _ 8 - 1 8 - 2 0 2 6 _ License Number: 26394 .
My license renewal date is: December 31, 2027 .
Pages, sheets, or divisions covered by this certification:
Technical Specifications Division 3000 & Supplemental
Construction Specifications
Prepared By:

NOAH AND WILCOX EAST AML RECLAMATION PROJECT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Page(s)
DOCUMENT A Notice to Bidders A 1
DOCUMENT B Instruction to Bidders B 1-5
DOCUMENT C Proposal and Schedule of Prices C 1-3
DOCUMENT D Proposal Guarantee Bond D 1
DOCUMENT E Equal Opportunity Clause E 1-2
DOCUMENT F Targeted Small Business Enterprise Reporting Form F 1
DOCUMENT G Certificate of Non-Segregated Facilities G 1
DOCUMENT H Certification - Lower Tier Transactions H 1-2
DOCUMENT M Congressional Lobbying Reporting Requirements M 1-8
DOCUMENT N General Conditions N 1-38
DOCUMENT AC Davis-Bacon Acknowledgment Form AC 1
DOCUMENT AD Build America Buy America (BABA) Statement Form AD 1-2
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
02010 Field Engineering 1-5
02100 Mobilization, Site Clearing & Preparation 1-11
02110 Impoundments 1-9
02120 Sediment and Erosion Control 1-21
02200 Earthwork, Rough Grading 1-14
02300 Drainage Systems, General 1-13
02310 Drainage Systems, Dams and Structures 1-11
02400 Subgrade Preparation 1-12
02500 Fencing 1-7
02700 Permanent Seeding 1-17
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
03000 Supplemental Construction Specifications 1-9
PLANS
Cover Sheet 1
Project Notes, Quantities, & Legend 2
Survey Control 3
Situation Plan - Existing Conditions 4
Grading Plans 5-13
Cut-Fill Plans 14-17
Drainage Plan 18
Pipe Profiles 19-21
Project Details 22-26
Cross Sections 27-31
Stream Plan & Profile 32-33
Forebay Channels Plan & Profile 34
SWPPP Notes 35
SWPPP & Seeding Plan 36
APPENDIX
Davis-Bacon Wage Determination
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

NOAH AND WILCOX EAST AML RECLAMATION PROJECT DOCUMENT A (06/2026)
BID NO. IA-113-363 NOTICE-TO-BIDDERS
NOAH AND WILCOX EAST AML RECLAMATION PROJECT
SECTIONS 4, 5, 8 and 9, Township 74 North, Range 18 West, Marion County, Iowa
Bid No. IA-113-363
Sealed bids will be received by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Division of Soil Conservation
and Water Quality (Division), via the Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System (IMPACS) electronic
procurement system, until 2:00 p.m. local time, on September 11, 2026. The bid opening, which is open to the public, will
be held through IMPACS beginning 2:00 p.m. local time, when bids will be read outloud. Interested parties may call in to
hear the bid opening using the Microsoft Teams call-in number: +1 469-998-7627, code 296192049#.
The bid shall be accompanied by a bid security as set forth in Document B, Instructions to Bidders, in the amount of 10%
to the total bid amount. Bids must be submitted on the appropriate forms provided in IMPACS.
A pre-bid conference will be held on August 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., Marion County Extension Office, 210 North Iowa
Street, Knoxville, Iowa, 50138, telephone: 641-842-2014. Attendance at the pre-bid conference by prospective bidders is
not mandatory but is encouraged.
The project is the reclamation of the Noah AML (IA-113) and Wilcox East AML (IA-363) site in Marion County, Iowa.
The site is located approximately 3.5 miles north of Marysville on County Road T17, approximately 1/4 mile south of
Reagan Street, and approximately 1 mile west of 220th Avenue. The site is one project, but it is comprised of two separate
AML project areas that are connected. In general, the work includes, but is not limited to: impoundment discharge,
clearing, grubbing, excavation, pipe installation, sediment and erosion control, and permanent seeding. Bid quantities
include but are not limited to 106.5 acres of clearing and site preparation; 1,347,611 cubic yards of excavation; 16,734
lineal feet of terrace construction; 2,538 tons of Class E riprap; 873 square yards of Tied Concrete Block mat; 4,734 lineal
feet of fence; 97.6 acres of permanent native seeding; and 5.8 acres of permanent wetland seeding. A complete list of bid
items is provided with the plans. The anticipated cost of construction to reclaim the site is expected to range from $4.8
million to $5.3 million.
The Plans and Construction Specifications governing the construction of the proposed improvements have been prepared by
Shive-Hattery, Inc. and are hereby made a part of this notice by reference and the proposed Contract shall be executed in
compliance therewith. This project shall comply with Davis-Bacon Wage Requirements.
THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING PLANS, CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS, AND BID
PACKAGE, ARE ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE IDALS WEBSITE LINK
https://iowaagriculture.gov/dscwq/requests-proposals .
The work under the proposed contract shall commence within fourteen (14) days after Notice-to-Proceed is received and
shall be completed no later than December 31, 2027.
In order to be included on the plan holders list, which is required to receive meeting minutes, addenda and an updated plan
holders list, interested bidders must make a written or verbal request to Anthony Harbaugh, P.E., Shive-Hattery, Inc.,
515-223-8104 or aharbaugh@shive-hattery.com.
Questions concerning the Plans and Construction Specifications should be addressed to Anthony Harbaugh, P.E.,
515-223-8104. All other questions concerning other Contract Documents should be addressed to Katie Coleman, Project(cid:32)
Coordinator, 515-322-6997 or katie.coleman@iowaagriculture.gov. In order to be considered in a final addendum, written(cid:32)
questions must be received no later than September 8, 2026.
The Division reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities and irregularities:
IMPACS BIDDER LOGIN: - https://solutions.sciquest.com/apps/Router/SupplierLogin?CustOrg=DASIowa
END OF DOCUMENT A
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NOAH AND WILCOX EAST AML RECLAMATION PROJECT DOCUMENT B (06/2026)
BID NO. IA-113-363 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
01 BIDDER'S KNOWLEDE AND PRE-BID 10 PREFERENCE FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS
CONFERENCE
02 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATION 11 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
03 OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS 12 DISQUALIFICAITON OF BIDDERS
04 METHOD OF BIDDING 13 QUANTITIES
05 SUBMISSION OF BIDS 14 QUESTIONS AND ADDENDA
06 BID SECURITY 15 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
07 WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS 16 AVS RECOMMENDATION REQUIREMENTS
08 EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF 17 SUMMARY OF BID SUBMITTAL
CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
09 TAXES
01 BIDDER'S KNOWLEDGE AND PRE-BID CONFERENCE
The proposed project is located as specified in the Notice-to-Bidders. Bidders shall familiarize themselves with the Contract
Documents and conditions which will affect the construction. Specific items relating to the preparation of bids and the
submission thereof are listed elsewhere in the Contract Documents. It will be the responsibility of the bidder to examine all
Contract Documents and to make a personal examination of the job site and the physical conditions which may affect bidding
and performance under the Contract. Bidders may inspect the project site at their convenience.
A pre-bid conference will be held at the location, date and time as set forth in the Notice-to-Bidders. Attendance at the pre-
bid conference by prospective bidders is not mandatory but is encouraged.
02 BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS
Bidders will be required to satisfy the Division as to the bidder's integrity, experience, equipment, personnel and financial
ability to perform the work.
The successful bidder must meet the following requirements before entering into the contract:
Contractors shall be pre-qualified for Minor Grading on the Iowa Department of Transportation Pre-Qualified Bidders
List.
Contractors are required to be registered with the Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing.
If the successful bidder is a non-Iowa corporation, the successful bidder shall submit proof to the Division, prior to the
execution of the Contract, of authorization by the Secretary of State to do business in Iowa.
The Contractor must meet all the requirements of the forms listed in Section 11 in order to enter into a Contract with the
Division for this project.
03 OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS
A website (https://iowaagriculture.gov/dscwq/requests-proposals) has been developed for this project that includes an
electronic copy of all of the bidding documents. These include Document A - Notice to Bidders, Document B - Instruction to
Bidders, Document C - Proposal and Schedule of Prices, Document D - Bid Bond Form, Document F - Targeted and Small
Business Enterprise Reporting Form, and Document N - General Conditions, Document AE - Davis Bacon Prevailing Wage
Requirement and Build America Buy America (BABA) Statement Form. The website also contains the Construction
Specifications, the Supplemental Specifications developed by the engineer and the Construction Plans developed by the
engineer. Other contract forms will be provided after bidding to the lowest responsible bidder (see Section 11). The
documents on this website can be viewed or printed by those interested in the project.
In order to be added to the plan holders list, the interested party must contact Anthony Harbaugh, P.E., Shive-Hattery, Inc., at
515-223-8104 or aharbaugh@shive-hattery.com. Those listed as a plan holder will receive meeting notes, any and all
addenda and an updated plan holders list. The website will NOT be updated with the meeting notes, plan holders list, and
any addenda. These must be received directly from the Engineer or Division.
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NOAH AND WILCOX EAST AML RECLAMATION PROJECT DOCUMENT B (06/2026)
BID NO. IA-113-363 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
04 METHOD OF BIDDING
Bidders shall submit unit price bids as required for the work items covered by the Contract Documents. Prices shall cover
complete work and include all costs incidental thereto, unless otherwise indicated. The Division may change location,
quantities and combination of units as required during the progress of construction. If work is added to the Contract which is
not covered by a bid price set forth in the Proposal and Schedule of Prices (Document C), a Change Order, including the
negotiated cost for said work, will be issued by the Division prior to the work being done.
Bids will be compared using quantities shown in the proposal. The quantities of work so shown represent the Engineer's
estimate of work to be completed as shown on the plans and measured in accordance with provisions in this Contract defining
the method to be used in measuring such quantities. The Contractor's compensation will be computed on the basis of final
quantities of completed work. Where a lump sum is shown on the proposal as a unit bid price for a specified work item, the
Contractor will be paid that amount for the completed and accepted work.
In the event of discrepancies between unit prices and unit price extensions listed in bidder's proposal, unit prices shall
govern. The bidder must submit a bid for all alternates, if any.
05 SUBMISSION OF BIDS
Interested bidders shall only submit bids through IMPACS. All required forms must be submitted for the bid to be opened.
The required forms (Document C, Schedule of Prices; Document D, Proposal Guarantee Bond (as specified in Section 06);
and Document F, Targeted and Small Business Enterprise Reporting Form) are found in IMPACS. The completed forms
(Document C pages 1 and 2, Document D, and Document F) are uploaded via IMPACS as separate pdfs and the unit price
and total for each bid item on Document C page 3, Schedule of Prices, are entered into the IMPACS system
(https://solutions.sciquest.com/apps/Router/SupplierLogin?CustOrg=DASIowa).
06 BID SECURITY
Bidder shall provide a cashier's or certified check or bid bond for the project in the amount of ten (10) percent of the base bid
(no alternates included). The bid security shall be made payable to the State of Iowa, Division of Soil Conservation and
Water Quality, and shall be forfeited and become the property of the Division in case the bidder fails or refuses to enter into
Contract and furnish bond within fourteen (14) calendar days after his proposal has been accepted. Checks will be returned
to the bidders.
Cashier's check or certified check must be delivered to the Hoover State Office Building at least three (3) hours prior to bid
closing.
07 WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS
Bids may be withdrawn any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids but no bid may be withdrawn for a
period of thirty (30) calendar days thereafter.
08 EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
The Contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as determined by the Division. In evaluating the
bids, the Division may consider such factors as alternates, bid price, experience and responsibility of the bidder and similar
factors in determining which bid it deems to be in the best interest of the Division for the project. In comparing bid prices,
the total bids of the various bidders shall be determined by applying the unit prices bid for each work item against the
estimated work item quantities set forth in the proposal.
09 TAXES
Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 423.3(80), materials purchased for all construction contracts let by the Division will be
exempt from sales and use tax, including local option taxes. This exemption applies only to materials that are components of
the final project, and not consumable components like fuel. The Contractor and subcontractors will be issued a Sales Tax
Exemption Certificate from the Division that is specific for a Contract. Refer to Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance
website for additional information: https://tax.iowa.gov and Iowa Code Section 423.3(80).
The bidder shall include in his proposal all other federal and state taxes required by law.
10 PREFERENCE FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS
The Contractor shall observe all the laws of the State of Iowa with regard to preference for labor and materials, except that
preference for Iowa labor and materials shall not apply when federal funding is to pay for any part of the project. This
project is one (100) hundred percent federally funded; therefore, there shall be no preference for Iowa labor and materials.
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NOAH AND WILCOX EAST AML RECLAMATION PROJECT DOCUMENT B (06/2026)
BID NO. IA-113-363 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
11 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
The party to whom the Contract is awarded is required to complete the following documents within fourteen (14) days from
receipt of the Notice of Award.
a. CONTRACT (Document I) including Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing Public Registration
Number
b. PERFORMANCE BOND (Document J) with signatures from bonding company
c. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE (Document E) - Signed and dated
d. CERTIFICATE OF NON-SEGREGATED FACILITIES (Document G) - Signed and dated
e. CERTIFICATION - LOWER TIER TRANSACTIONS (Document H) - Signed and dated
f. CONGRESSIONAL LOBBYING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (Document M) - Completed
g. Submit Certificate of Insurance as required in Document N - General Conditions Section 6.01
h. Complete the Application Violator System Form (OMB1029-0119) (See Section 16)
i. DAVIS-BACON PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENT AND BUILD AMERICA BUY AMERICA
(BABA) STATEMENT FORM (Document AE)
j. JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND WAGE RATES FORM (Document WH347)
The Notice-of-Award shall be sent to the Contractor by the Division and shall be accompanied by the necessary contract and
bond forms listed above. In case of the failure of the bidder to execute the Contract, the Division may at its option consider
the bidder in default, in which case the bid security accompanying the proposal shall become the property of the Division.
The Division will review all the Contract Documents received from the Contractor and inform him if there are any missing or
improperly completed forms. After the Division receives all the properly completed forms, the Division will execute the
Contract within fourteen (14) days and issue the Notice to Proceed. Should the Division not execute the Contract within such
period, the Bidder may with written notice withdraw his signed Contract. Such notice of withdrawal shall be effective upon
receipt of the notice by the Division.
The Notice-to-Proceed shall be issued within five (5) days of the execution of the Contract by the Division. Should there be
reason why the Notice-to-Proceed cannot be issued within such period the time may be extended by mutual agreement
between the Division and Contractor. If the Notice-to-Proceed has not been issued within a thirty (30) day period or within a
greater period mutually agreed upon, the Contractor may terminate the Contract without further liability on the part of either
party.
The Contractor must submit a Construction Progress Schedule to the Division and Engineer and schedule a Preconstruction
Conference with the Division and Engineer. This Preconstruction Conference must be held within ten (10) days of the
receipt of the Notice-to-Proceed. Additionally, the initial Construction Progress Schedule must be submitted to the Engineer
and Division within ten (10) days of the receipt of the Notice-to-Proceed. Should there be any reason why either the
Preconstruction Conference cannot be held, or the initial Construction Progress Schedule cannot be completed within such a
period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Division and Contractor. No work may commence on
site prior to the Preconstruction Conference.
The Contractor shall commence work within fourteen (14) days of the date that the Notice-to-Proceed is received. The
Contractor shall not commence work on site absent an initial Construction Progress Schedule approved by the Division.
Should there be any reason why the construction work on site cannot commence within this period the time may be extended
by mutual agreement between the Division and Contractor.
The executed Contract shall be deemed to include the entire agreement between the parties. The Contractor shall not claim
any modifications resulting from representation or promise made by representatives of the Division or other persons.
12 DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
* Attention of bidders is directed to Section 553 of the current Code of Iowa regarding unlawful combination in
making public contracts.
* The bidders are also directed to Section 91C.7 of the current Code of Iowa requiring that any Contractor performing
construction contracts for the State of Iowa must be registered with the Department of Inspections, Appeals and
Licensing.
* The bidders are directed to the Iowa Department of Transportation "Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridge
Construction" Section 1102.01 COMPETENCY AND QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS in order to meet the
qualification for grading work over One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000).
* The bidders are directed to Document H CERTIFICATION - LOWER TIER TRANSACTIONS.
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NOAH AND WILCOX EAST AML RECLAMATION PROJECT DOCUMENT B (06/2026)
BID NO. IA-113-363 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
* The bidders are directed to Document M CONGRESSIONAL LOBBYING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
* The bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of all addenda by listing such addenda in Document C PROPOSAL
AND SCHEDULE OF PRICES.
* The bidders are directed to 30 CFR Section 874.16. This eligibility requirement will be reviewed by the Division at
the Contractor's completion of the APPLICANT VIOLATOR SYSTEM (AVS) Form (OMB 1029-0119). (See B-
16).
* The successful bidder is required to acknowledge DAVIS-BACON PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENT
and BUILD AMERICA BUY AMERICA (BABA) requirements (Document AE).
13 QUANTITIES
Estimated quantities shown on the proposal form are provided for the Contractor's information and for comparative purposes
in awarding a construction Contract. Such quantities are intended to represent the work shown on the Plans, measured as
defined in the Construction Specifications. However, said quantities are only estimates and are subject to increases and/or
decreases during construction of the project.
14 QUESTIONS AND ADDENDA
If any person contemplating submitting a bid for the proposed work, material or equipment is in doubt as to the true meaning of
0any part of the Plans, Construction Specifications, or other Contract Documents, that person may request an interpretation
thereof. The person submitting the request will be responsible for its prompt delivery.
Questions concerning the Plans and Construction Specifications should be addressed to Anthony Harbaugh, P.E., Shive-
Hattery, Inc., 4125 Westown Parkway, Suite 100, West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266, 515-223-8104 and aharbaugh@shive-
hattery.com. All other questions concerning other Contract Documents should be addressed to Katie Coleman, Project
Coordinator, 515-322-6997 or katie.coleman@iowaagriculture.gov. In order to be considered in a final addendum, written
questions must be received no later than September 8, 2026.
Any oral interpretation given will be valid only if confirmed by written addendum. Information obtained from an officer, agent,
or employee of the Division shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the Contractor or relieve him from fulfilling any of
the conditions of the Contract. All interpretation requests should be addressed in writing and received no later than the date
stipulated in the Notice to Bidders so that responses may be included in an Addendum prior to bid opening.
The Division reserves the right to revise or amend the Contract Documents prior to the date set for receipt of bids. Such revisions
and amendments, if any, will be announced by an addendum or addenda to the Contract Documents. Copies of such addenda as
may be issued will be furnished to all holders of the Contract Documents and Bid Package. Bidders are required to
acknowledge receipt of all addenda by listing such addenda in the Proposal and Schedule of Prices (Document C).
15 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
Following the award of Contract, the Contractor and his major subcontractors will be required to attend a preconstruction meeting
at a time and place designated by the Engineer.
16 AVS RECOMMENDATION REQUIREMENT
The successful bidder for an AML Contract must be eligible under 30 CFR Section 874.16 at the time of Contract award to
receive a permit or conditional permit to conduct surface coal mining operations. Such eligibility must be confirmed by the
completion of the automated Applicant Violator System (AVS) form (OMB 1029-0119) or update their existing Organization
Family Tree (OFT). Therefore, the successful bidder will be required to contact the AVS Office of OSM (800-643-9748) and
update existing registration or submit AVS Recommendation Request to the AVS Office, as required by OSM. The award of
any Contract under this solicitation cannot be made until the request has been processed by the OSM-AVS office and
reviewed by the Division. Failure on the part of the apparent low bidder to provide a completed AVS form to the Division
within fourteen (14) working days of the Notice-of-Award, or if the applicant is listed as a violator on the AVS, may result in
the withdrawal of the award, re-awarding to the next lowest bidder, or rebidding the Contract, and forfeiture of all or part of
the Bid Bond.
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NOAH AND WILCOX EAST AML RECLAMATION PROJECT DOCUMENT B (06/2026)
BID NO. IA-113-363 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
17 SUMMARY OF BID SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Before submitting a bid, be certain that all documents have been completed properly. Failure to complete and sign all documents
and to comply with the requirements listed below can cause the bid not to be read:
A. Bid Security
The bid security must be in the minimum amount of ten (10) percent of the total base bid amount (no alternates included).
Bid security must be submitted one of two ways:
1. SURETY BOND uploaded to IMPACS- (Executed by a corporation authorized to contract as Surety in the
State of Iowa - Use Document D), OR;
2. CERTIFIED CHECK OR CASHIER'S CHECK delivered to IDALS - (Drawn on a bank in the State of Iowa,
or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States)
Bidders choosing to submit a surety bond will be required to complete and submit the form included in Document
D.This completed form must be submitted in IMPACS as part of the full proposal. Bidders who do not complete the
form in full or do not submit the completed form in IMPACS will be disqualified from the bidding process.
Bidders choosing to submit a certified check or cashier's check will be required to upload a statement in IMPACS
indicating intent to submit either a certified check or cashier's check. The check must be physically delivered to
IDALS no later than three (3) hours prior to the bid deadline. The bidder will be solely responsible for ensuring this
deadline is satisfied. Failure to satisfy all these conditions will result in disqualification of the bid in question.
B. Bid Documents. The following documents shall be completed and uploaded as separate pdfs to IMPACS:
1. PROPOSAL AND SCHEDULE OF PRICES (Document C) - Complete each of the following parts on pages 1
and 2:
Identity of Bidder (name and address);
Acknowledgment of addenda, if any have been issued, by listing Addendum No. and Date; and
Affidavit notarizing signature of the bidder.
2. TARGETED SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE REPORTING FORM (Document F) -
Completed.
If this document has only the bidder's name and address, thereby indicating no solicited quotes, or if
solicitations were made which resulted in a small or zero (0) percent minority participation, the bid
will still be read and will be considered just as if the Division's ten (10) percent goal, or more, minority
participation had been achieved.
NOTE: ALL BID DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AS PRINTED. NO ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS, OR
DELETIONS ARE PERMITTED.
END OF DOCUMENT B
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