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

The tabulated results of the bid opening will be considered by the Fairfield City Council at their meeting in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 118 South Main Street, Fairfield, Iowa 52556 on Monday, December 13,2021 7:00pm. at which time the Council may take action on the proposals submitted or at such time as may then be fixed. The extent of work on this project is the furnishing of all labor, equipment, and materials for the construction of the improvements, which consist of the following items: 1. Dis-assembly of existing sludge holding tank and related appurtenances; 2. Erection of new glass-lined, bolted steel storage tank and related appurtenances, with the option for reusing existing embedded starter ring; 3. Removal and reinstallation of stairway, walkway and handrail and related appurtenances; 4, Removal and reinstallation of aluminum geodesic tank cover and related appurtenances; 5. Removal and reinstallation of mechanical and electrical components and _ related appurtenances; 6. Site dewatering as required for construction, erosion control, site restoration and seeding, field testing and 7. All other work as required by the contract documents. The Owner will receive and consider bids on the Project and will award a single Contract. The award of the Contract will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, based on the Bid Proposal Form with the lowest TOTAL BID PRICE. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the owner reserves the right to award the contract as it deems to be in the best interests ofthe City Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid security as defined in Iowa Code Section 26.8, in the form of 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. A Bid Bond must be on the form provided with the Contract Documents. The Certified Check or Cashier's Check shall be drawn on a state-chartered or federally-chartered bank. A Certified Share Draft shall be drawn on a state-chartered or federallychartered credit union. Certified Checks, Cashier's Checks or Certified Share Drafts shall be made payable to the CITY OF FAIRFIELD, 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. This fee is refundable, provided the following conditions are met. 1. Bidders who return full sets of the Bidding Documents in good condition (suitable for re-use) within 14 days after award of the project will receive a full refund. If they are not returned, or returned past the deadline, or are not in a reusable condition as judged by the Engineer, the deposit shall be forfeited. Checks for Bidding Documents shall be payable to "McClure Engineering Company". Work on the improvement shall commence any time after written Notice to Proceed is issued, no earlier than December 28, 2021, and no later than March 15, 2022, and shall be completed as stated below. The Notice to Proceed will be issued after the preconstruction conference. The Work will be substantially completed within 90 days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run as provided in Paragraph 4.01 of the General Conditions, and completed and ready for final payment in accordance with Paragraph 15.06 of the General Conditions within 120 days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run. Failure to meet either the Substantial Completion date or Final Completion date will result in liquidated damages of $500.00 per calendar day. The Owner hereby reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities as it may deem to be forthe best interests of the Owner. Contracting with small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms. If Contractor intends to let any subcontracts for a portion of the work, Contractor must take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible