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Cass County Government - Tharaldson Ethanol Contract for Financing of .Improvements to Cass County Highway Number 23 from Interstate 94 Exit 328 to Cass County Highway 10. lbis contract is between Cass County North Dakota hereinafter referred to as the County and Tharaldson Ethanol, whose address is 1020 36lh Street SW, Fargo ND 58103 hereinafter referred to as Tharaldson. It is in the best interest of the Parties to have the County construct and maintain improvements to the newly created Cass County Highway 23 according to the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement. The County will award a construction contract to construct the improvements to Cass County Highway 23 substantially in accordance with the contract drawings for County Project number CH0708 dated June 11,2007 entitled Gnlding, Concrete Surfacing, and Incidentals Cass County 23; from Interstate 94 to Hwy 10. The County will fund the Administration and Engineering Costs associated with the project and $20,000 toward the construction costs. Cass County will add the highway to the County Highway system and provide the necessary routine maintenanc,e induding but not limited to snow removal, crack scaling, striping and minor pavement repairs. It is anticipated that the North Dakota Department of Transportation will provide 90% of the costs ofupg1"dding the railroad crossing including providing flashing signals and a concrete crossing surface. Cass County will fund the local 10% portion of the crossing upgrades. In addition to the Rail Road Crossing funds, it is anticipated that the North Dakota Department of Transportation will provide approximately $250,000 in Federal Funding for the project. In the event that the N011h Dakota Department of Transportation provides this funding to the County, this amount will be deducted from Theraldson's obligation. The balance of the project costs is the obligation of Tharaldson. Bids for construction were opened on June 28, 2007. The apparent low bid was received from ___ in the amount of $ . It is anticipated that the actual construction cost will vary slightly from the award amount due to quantity variations and unforeseen conditions. Project costs to be paid by Tharaldson also include the land acquisition costs which are estimated at $120,000. Cass County will invoice Tharaldson for project costs as the costs are incurred. Tharaldson will make payment within 15 days of receipt ofCass County's invoice.