Sealed proposals will be received by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Columbia, South Carolina, for Stonemont Subdivision Offsite Water Line. Proposals will be accepted from any Contractor qualified to bid under the South Carolina Licensing Law, until 2:00 p.m., local time, November 15, 2005 at the City of Columbia, 1225 Laurel Street, Second Floor Conference Room in Columbia, South Carolina. The proposals of those bidders showing satisfactory evidence that they are licensed will be publicly opened by representatives of W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc. and The City of Columbia. The work to be done consists of, but not limited to:

1,826 linear feet of 12” dip water line and 1 hydrant

The City of Columbia reserves the right to waive technicalities, to reject any or all bids and to make such awards as, in the opinion of the City, appear to be to the best interest of the City. FAILURE TO USE THE BID BOND FORM CONTAINED IN THE BID PROPOSAL FORMS (BID BOND, PAGE 1 & 2), WITHOUT MODIFICATION, WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE BID.

Plans, specifications and bid proposal forms are on display at the office of W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., 501 Commerce Drive NE, Columbia, South Carolina, 29223, (803) 786-4261.

Copies of plans and specifications may be secured on or after October 13, 2005 at the office of the W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., 501 Commerce Drive NE, Columbia, South Carolina, 29223 for a non-refundable payment of $60.00 , payable to W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc.

(10-14-05,10-21-05)