Renovation of an educational facility in Elkader, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a 3,100-square-foot educational facility.

Work of this proposed Contract consists of a 3,100 square foot renovation to existing high school classrooms. Renovation work includes demolition of the existing exterior non-loadbearing wall and construction of a new exterior wall with new windows, new interior finishes, electrical renovations, and mechanical upgrades. The bid is for a Prime Contract as described elsewhere in the specifications. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis and shall be submitted on a bid form provided in the specifications for the project; segregated sub-bids will not be accepted. Work is anticipated to commence upon award of contract on or before the date specified in a written Notice to Proceed. Plans and specifications governing the construction of the proposed Work have been prepared by Demmer Architecture, 17040 185th Street, Manchester, Iowa, 52057, and will be available on or after March 23rd, 2021 Deposit will be refunded to upon the return of the documents to the printer in good condition within fourteen (14) days after bid submission. Bid security in the amount of 5% of the total bid in the form of certified check, credit union share draft, or surety bond written on an original AIA Document A310, Bid Bond is required for this project. The successful bidder will be required to provide surety Performance and Payment Bonds in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum. The surety providing bonds must have an (A- ) A.M. Best rating or better or be listed on the U.S. Department ofTreasury listing of approved sureties (Department Circular 570). The cost of the Bonds shall be included in the Contract Sum. By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products and provisions grown and produced within the State of Iowa and to Iowa domestic labor, provided that the award of the contracts will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder, which shall be without regard to state or local law whereby preference is given on factors other than the amount of the bid. The Owner hereby reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid.