For this project include the following approximate quantities:
70 x 11 foot, 120 Ton Truck Scale and Appurtenances Bidders shall acknowledge that they meet all of the included specifications within the Attributes tab within Ion Wave. If bidders do not meet all of the included specifications, they must check no within the Attributes tab and attach a list of exceptions in the Response Attachment tab within Ion Wave. All other specifications not noted as an exception in the list of exceptions document shall comply with the outlined specifications. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a certified check, bid bond by a surety company registered to do business in the State of Iowa, or a certified share draft drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid price and made payable to the City of Council Bluffs. A copy of the certified check, bid bond, or share draft is to be uploaded in the assigned requested attachments area. If a company who has a check is awarded the bid, the City will request the physical check at that time. The certified check or share draft will be returned to the successful bidder once the agreement has been executed. Letters of credit and company or personal checks are not acceptable substitutes for a bid bond and will be cause for rejection of bid. Each bidder proposal shall include a list of at least three (3) projects completed in the last five (5) years. These projects shall be similar in contract amount and scope of work to the proposed project. Scope of work for the proposed project includes the MAJOR ITEMS OF WORK listed above. Bidders shall also submit with their bid the phone numbers and the names of contact persons for each of the similar projects listed. No bidder may withdraw their proposal within 60 days after the bid opening. The successful bidder will be required to furnish satisfactory performance and payment bonds in the amount of one-hundred percent (100%) of the total bid price, a certificate of insurance and a certificate of equal employment opportunity and comply with minimum wage provisions as established by the U.S. Department of Labor. The work under the proposed contract shall be completed as detailed in the Instructions to Bidders. All work is to be completed on or before May 27, 2022. Work is to commence after the Notice to Proceed is issued. The City of Council Bluffs reserves the right to reject or accept any or all bids and waive any irregularities in the interest of the City. The City of Council Bluffs pursuant to Iowa Code Section 423.3(80), shall issue a purchasing agent authorization letter and an exemption certificate to the Contractor and Subcontractors for this specific project such that Iowa sales tax will not be paid for materials, supplies, and equipment that will be used in the performance of this specific construction project contract.
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