Site work and renovation of a water / sewer project in Tipton, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Work involved includes: 1. Sludge removal and disposal at the East WWTP and West WWTP; 2. Replacement of aeration system and blowers at the West WWTP; 3. Construction of new submerged attached growth reactor (SAGR) treatment system, including process piping, blowers, controls, at the West WWTP; 4. Construction of a new ultraviolet (UV) disinfection system at the West WWTP; 5. Construction of a new masonry Blower and UV Building and associated electrical and mechanical components; 6. Installation of a new standby generator and associated electrical controls; 7. Approximately 950 linear feet of 10-inch diameter sanitary sewer, sanitary sewer manholes, and related appurtenances; 8. Site dewatering as required for construction; 9. Site grading, gravel paving, piping, seeding, restoration, and other miscellaneous work; 10. Electrical, HVAC, control equipment, and SCADA at both the East WWTP and West WWTP; 11. Bid Alternate #1 includes the replacement of four (4) submersible non-clog pumps at the West WWTP Influent Pump Station; 12. All other work shown on the Drawings and called for in the Specifications Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond, Certified Check, Cashier's Check or a Certified Share Draft in a separate sealed envelope in an amount equal to ten (10) percent of the total amount bid. If Bid Bond is submitted, it must be on the form provided with the Contract Documents. The Certified Check, Cashier's Check or Certified Share Draft shall be drawn on a state-chartered or federally-chartered bank. A Certified Share Draft shall be drawn on a state-chartered or federally-chartered credit union. Certified Checks, Cashier's Checks or Certified Share Drafts shall be made payable to the City of Tipton, as security that if awarded a contract, the Bidder will enter into a contract at the prices bid and furnish the required Performance and Payment Bonds and Certificate of Insurance. The Certified Check, Cashier's Check or Certified Share Draft may be cashed, or the Bid Bond forfeited and the proceeds retained as liquidated damages if the Bidder fails to execute a contract or file acceptable Performance and Payment Bonds or provide an acceptable Certificate of Insurance within ten (10) days after the acceptance of his proposal by resolution of the Owner. No bidder may withdraw a proposal within ninety (90) days after the date set for opening bids. The checks of the unsuccessful bidders will be promptly returned to them after award of the Contract. The method of construction of all improvements shall be by contract in accordance with the Plans and Specifications and general stipulations for said improvements approved by the Owner. Payment for the cost of such improvements will be made in cash to be derived from such fund or funds as are legally available for such purpose. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a corporate surety bond in an amount equal to onehundred (100) percent of the Contract Price. Said Bond to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the Owner and authorized to do business in the State of Iowa, and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and the maintenance of said improvements in good repair for not less than two (2) years from the date of Substantial Completion. Successful bidder shall also be required to provide Payment Bond as provided in the Specifications. All Bonds subject to the appropriate requirements in Code of Iowa 573.2 through 573.5. The Work performed under the proposed Contract shall be commenced within ten (10) days after issuance of the "Notice to Proceed." The Work shall be substantially completed on or before March 1, 2021 and completed and ready for final payment in accordance with paragraph 14.07 of the General Conditions on or before April 1, 2021. Failure to meet the final completion date will result in liquidated damages of $1,000.00 per calendar day A Contractor's Debarment and Suspension/Certification is contained in the Specifications; however, this Certification should not preclude any interested party from ascertaining whether the certifying person is actually on the U.S. General Services Administration Excluded Parties List System. The Owner hereby reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities as it may deem to be for the best interests of the Owner.