Remodeling of an educational facility in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Completed plans call for the remodel of a educational facility.

The General Contract portion of the project consists of converting a serving kitchen to a full-service commercial kitchen. This will require running new mechanical, plumbing, and electrical to serve the new equipment. Cutting and patching some flooring, upgrading some ceilings, door replacement and some new masonry wing walls and infill, and other related Work indicated in the Drawings and Specifications. The Kitchen Equipment Contract portion of the project consists of providing and the installation of kitchen equipment, and other related Work indicated in the Drawings and Specifications. Both portions of the project are located at Cedar Heights Elementary School, 2417 Rainbow Dr., Cedar Falls, Iowa. A more detailed description of the kinds and approximate quantities of materials and types of construction for which bids will be received are set forth in the Bidding Documents prepared by ISG, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa, which, together with the proposed form of contract, have heretofore been approved by the Board of Directors of the Cedar Falls Community School District, and are now on file for public examination at the District's Administration Office in said City, and are by this reference made part hereof as though fully set out and incorporated herein. All sealed bids in connection therewith shall be submitted to the Board of Directors of the Cedar Falls Community School District on or before the time herein set for letting. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, cashier's check or certified share draft in a separate sealed envelope, clearly marked "Bid Bond" or Bid Security", in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the proposal. The certified or cashier's check shall be drawn on a bank in Iowa or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States of America, or the certified share draft shall be drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States and payable to the Cedar Falls Community School District. Said check or share draft may be cashed, or the bid bond forfeited as liquidated damages in the event the successful bidder fails or refuses to enter into a contract within ten (10) days of issuance of a Notice of Award and post bond satisfactory to the School District insuring the faithful fulfillment of the contract and maintenance of said improvements as required by law. The bid bond should be executed by a corporation authorized to contract as a surety in the State of Iowa and must not contain any conditions either in the body or as an endorsement thereon. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a corporate surety bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, said bond to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the Board of Directors of the Cedar Falls Community School District of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained, the payment for materials used in the project and the maintenance of said improvements in good repair for not less than one (1) year from the time of acceptance of said improvements by the Board of Directors of the Cedar Falls Community School District. Payment of the cost of said project will be made from such cash funds of the Cedar Falls Community School District as may be legally used for said purpose at the discretion of the Cedar Falls Community School District. The Contractor will be paid ninety-five per cent (95%) of the Architect's/Engineer's estimate of the value of acceptable work completed at the end of the preceding month. Final payment will be made not less than thirty-one (31) days after completion of the work and acceptance by the Board of Directors of the Cedar Falls Community School District, subject to the conditions and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 573 of the Code of Iowa. No such final payment will be due until the Contractor certifies to the Board of Directors of the Cedar Falls Community School District that the materials, labor, and services involved in the final estimate have been paid for in accordance with the requirements stated in the specifications. The Cedar Falls Community School District of Cedar Falls, Iowa is exempt from paying Sales and Use Tax and will supply Contractor with an "Iowa Sales Tax Exemption Certificate" and an authorization letter to allow the Contractor to buy equipment and material for the project without paying Sales and Use tax. The work shall commence June 6, 2022 (if school is out) and after receipt by the contractor of a written notice to proceed and shall be substantially completed on or before the 1st day of August 2022, subject to any changes in the contract period as provided for in these specifications and granted by the Board of Directors. The Work on shall be finally completed by, and ready for final payment, on or before the 12th day of August 2022, subject to any changes in the contract period as provided for in these specifications and granted by the Board of Directors of the Cedar Falls Community School District Plans and specifications governing the construction of the proposed improvements have been prepared by the Architect/Engineer. These plans and specifications, and the proceedings of the Board of Directors of the Cedar Falls Community School District referring to and defining said improvements, are hereby made a part of this Notice and the proposed contract by reference, and the proposed contract shall be executed to comply therewith Copies of said plans and specifications and form of contract are now on file in the Administration office of the Cedar Falls Community School District, for examination by bidders. If the plans and specifications are not returned within the allotted time and in a reusable condition, the deposit shall be forfeited. Please call ahead to make sure that bidding documents are ready to pick up when you arrive. Drawings, specifications, and other Bidding Documents may also be obtained online electronically. If you do not already have a free membership, you may sign up for one to gain access to the documents. Failure to submit a fully completed Bidder Status Form with the bid may result in the bid being deemed nonresponsive and rejected. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and to hold and consider the bids for 45 days after the date of the bid opening. The contract will be awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder. Provide a 100 percent Performance Bond. c. Provide a 100 percent Payment Bond