NOTICE TO BIDDERS SUPPLIES 2026

CODINGTON COUNTY
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Codington County, South Dakota, will receive bids up to 10:30 AM in the morning on Friday, February 27^th, 2026, at the office of the Codington County Auditor, 14 First Avenue SE, Watertown, South Dakota 57201, for the following:

Items to be furnished during the period from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027.

All items to be delivered to locations within Codington County as required by the County Highway Department.

1. Concrete Pipe
2. Diesel and Ethanol
3. Liquid Asphalt
4. Pea Gravel
5. Gravel Crushing
6.  Asphalt Patching Material
7. Weed Chemicals

GENERAL NOTES:  All materials shall meet the Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges of the South Dakota Department of Transportation. Certification shall be provided on all bid items stating that they meet or exceed the standard specifications when the Codington County Highway Department requests such certificates. Tax exempt certificates will be furnished by Codington County.

A bid bond or certified check will be waived as provided by S.D.C.L. 5-18-6.1

By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to materials produced or supplies that are found, produced, or manufactured within the State of South Dakota.

The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Dated this 13^th day of January 2026

Troy VanDusen

Chair, Codington County Commission

ATTEST:

Brenda Hanten

County Auditor

CERTICIATION RELATING TO PROHIBITED ENTITY. For contractors, vendors, suppliers, or subcontractors who enter into a contract with the State of South Dakota by submitting a response to this informal solicitation or agreeing to contract with the State, the vendor certifies and agrees that the following information is correct: The vendor, in preparing its response or offer or in considering proposals submitted from qualified, potential vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors, or in the informal solicitation, selection, or commercial treatment of any vendor, supplier, or subcontractor, is not an entity, regardless of its principal place of business, that is ultimately owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a foreign national, a foreign parent entity, or foreign government from China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Cuba, or Venezuela, as defined by South Dakota Executive Order 2023-02. It is understood and agreed that, if this certification is false, such false certification will constitute grounds for the State to reject the quote submitted by the bidder or offeror on this project and terminate any contract awarded based on the quote. The successful vendor further agrees to provide immediate written notice to the contracting executive branch agency if during the term of the contract it no longer complies with this certification and agrees such noncompliance may be grounds for contract termination.

RESTRICTION OF BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL. For contractors, vendors, suppliers, or subcontractors with five (5) or more employees who enter into a contract with the State of South Dakota that involves the expenditure of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more, by submitting a response to this solicitation or agreeing to contract with the State, the bidder certifies and agrees that the following information is correct: The bidder in preparing its response in considering bids submitted from qualified, potential vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors, or in the solicitation, selection, or commercial treatment of any vendor, supplier, or subcontractor, has not refused to transact business activities, has not terminated business activities, and has not taken other similar actions intended to limit its commercial relations, related to the subject matter of the bid, with a person or entity on the basis of Israeli national origin, or residence or incorporation in Israel or its territories, with the specific intent to accomplish a boycott or divestment of Israel in a discriminatory manner. It is understood and agreed that, if this certification is false, such false certification will constitute grounds for the State to reject the bid submitted by the bidder on this project and terminate any contract awarded based on the bid. The successful bidder further agrees to provide immediate written notice to the contracting executive branch agency if during the term of the contract it no longer complies with this certification and agrees such noncompliance may be grounds for contract termination.

Codington County does not discriminate on the basis of color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service.

Published twice on January 22, 2026, and January 29, 2026, at the total approximate cost of $88.40 and can be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com and www.watertowncurrent.com.