Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Ackley, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

This project includes installation of new watermain along with replacement of PCC sidewalk, PCC ramp, PCC steps, ACC paving, and storm sewer. This consists of approximately 1251 feet of watermain; 2 live tapping tees with valves; 5 valves; 2 fire hydrants; watermain fittings; approximately 1226 square feet of sidewalk, ramp, or steps; ACC paving; approximately 157 feet of storm sewer lining; cutting protruding private storm sewer connections; removals; seeding; and other related work necessary to complete this project. This work is shown in detail on the construction plans on file with the City Clerk. All bids must be filed on or before the Noon deadline previously stated. All bids shall be made on forms furnished by the City and must be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope and plainly identified. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond, cashiers or certified check, or a credit union certified share draft, in a separate sealed envelope in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the proposal. The certified or cashier's check shall be drawn on a bank in Iowa or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States or said certified share draft should be drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States; and such check or share draft shall be made payable to the City Clerk, City of Ackley, Iowa, as a security that if awarded a contract, the Bidder will enter into a contract at the prices bid and furnish the required performance and payment bond and certificate of insurance. The certified or cashier's check or certified share draft may be cashed, or the bid bond redeemed, if the Contractor fails to enter into a contract, or fails to provide a certificate of insurance within ten (10) days after the acceptance of his proposal by resolution of Council. No bidder may withdraw a bid within sixty (60) days after the date set for opening bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities and technicalities. The Council reserves the right to defer acceptance of any proposal for a period not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days after the date bids are to be received. If awarded, one (1) contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder for all divisions along with any add alternates thereto based on the amount of work and type of materials selected by the City. Liquidated damages in the amount of $500.00 per calendar day will be assessed for each day that work remains uncompleted after the deadline set below. Contractor shall begin work within ten days of the Owner's Notice to Proceed, and work shall proceed continuously until completed. Work must be completed by December 31st, 2020. The proposals will be presented to the City Council and considered at its meeting to be held at 7:00 PM on the 12th day of February, 2020, or at such later time and place as may then be fixed. A $50 refundable deposit is required for all printed plan sets and specifications. The fee is REFUNDABLE, provided the following conditions are met: 1) The plans and specifications are returned to CGA complete and in good usable condition and 2) they are returned to the above address within fourteen (14) calendar days after the award of the project.