Site work for a civil project in Ames, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway.

The general nature of the work on which bids are requested is: Construction and installation of new traffic signal pole footings, traffic signal poles with mast arms, pedestrian push button stations, and controller cabinet at the intersection of S. 4th Street and University Blvd and miscellaneous related work and appurtenances in accordance with the contract documents. Each successful bidder shall be required to furnish a corporate surety bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of its contract price. Said bond is to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City Council, shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions there in contained, shall guarantee the prompt payment of all material and labor, protect and save harmless the City from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the contract, and shall guarantee the maintenance of the improvement in good repair for a period of two (2) years from and after completionand acceptance by the City. The guaranteed maintenance period shall be four (4) years for new paving. The contractor shall not include sales or use taxes in the bid. Pursuant to the Iowa Code and Iowa Administrative Code, the contractor will be authorized to purchase building materials that will be incorporated into real property on this project tax-free. Iowa Construction Sales Tax Exemption Certificates will be issued by the City, which will authorize suppliers of building materials to sell materials exempt from Iowa sales tax and any applicable local option sales tax and school infrastructure local option sales tax to the entity listed on the certificate. Upon award of the contract, the successful contractor will be required to provide their project information, and information for each subcontractor and supplier requiring exemption certificates. Work shall commence as soon as possible after award and approval of the contract and performance bond and shall be completed no later than Aug. 31, 2022 Any questions should be directed to Mark Gansen at 515-239-5291 or by email at mark.gansen@cityofames.org The City does hereby reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to enter into such contract, or contracts, as it shall deem to be in the best interest of the City.