ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF WATERTOWN WATERTOWN, SD STOKES-THOMAS LAKE CITY PARK DRAINAGE PROJECT NO. 2528 General Notice City of Watertown (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: STOKES-THOMAS LAKE CITY PARK DRAINAGE PROJECT NO. 2528 Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the City Finance Office located City Hall until Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: Approximately 1,562 FT of 6” perforated drain tile pipe, 54 FT of 6” SDR26 PVC pipe, 1,562 FT of pea rock pipe bedding material, 1,450 SY of geotextile fabric, (11) 9x9” drains with 4x4’ concrete collars, (1) modified 2x3’ Type B drop inlet with (1) Type E frame and grate, 348 CY of unclassified excavation, 2,420 SY of salvaged topsoil placement, 38 SY of asphalt pavement removal, 180 SF of concrete sidewalk removal, 30 Tons of base course, 38 SY of asphalt pavement patching, 180 SF of 4” concrete sidewalk installation, trench dewatering as needed, 50 FT of silt fence and 2,420 SY hydromulch seeding. Bids are requested for the following Contract: STOKES-THOMAS LAKE CITY PARK DRAINAGE PROJECT NO 2528 The Project has an expected completion date of May 22nd, 2026. Obtaining the Bidding Documents Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: www.watertownsd.us 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: CITY OF WATERTOWN: ENGINEER’S OFFICE 20 N Maple Street PO Box 910 Watertown, SD 57201-0910 Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am to 5pm, 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. 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: City of Watertown By: Luke Ammann Title: Civil Engineer II Dated at Watertown, South Dakota this 25th day of November, 2025. Published twice at the approximate cost of $85.46