Renovation of a playground / park / athletic field in Des Moines, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field.

Consideration of the bids received and the award of contract or other action may be made by the Board of Directors of the Des Moines Independent Community School District upon the proposals received in accordance with the law and the plans and specifications at its meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. on March 1, 2022 in the District Board Room at 1800 Grand Avenue Des Moines Iowa or at any other published and/or posted location of the Board meeting. The Board of Directors may make the award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, or any part thereof, and to waive informalities, and to enter into such contract or contracts as shall be deemed in the best interests of the Des Moines Independent Community School District. Bidders will be required to provide a security deposit, in the form of an approved Bid Bond, cashiers or certified check, or certified share draft in the amount of five percent (5%) of the amount of each bid, in a separate attached envelope. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday February 2, 2022 at 1917 Dean Ave, Conf Rm 101, Des Moines, IA 50316 or in virtual format. Email David.Berger@dmschools.org or Sarah.Holland@dmschools.org to receive a line to join the virtual Teams Meeting at least 30 minutes prior to the meeting. An alternate way to join by phone only is by calling +1 319-35-6302 Phone Conference ID: 673 157 994# locations- North High School 501 Holcomb Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50313 Oak Park Elementary 3928 6th Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50313 C. Construction Start June 6, 2022 D Substantial Completion: August 14, 2022 E. Final Completion: November 1, 2022 General notes: - Limited numbers of staff and students will be present in each building during the project. Contractor shall coordinate with the Owner to phase the work to insure that during construction, an adequate number of restrooms are available for all genders. Contractor shall make provisions to provide alternate restroom facilities for building occupants if all building restrooms are temporarily not in service. - Work can be done on all days. - All hauling of equipment and materials in/out and debris removal must insure the safety of the students, staff and visitors. Station personnel at areas of conflict when material or equipment is transferred in and out. - The contractor may utilize the school parking lot during the summer break. - Work to be coordinated through the Owner's representative. - All existing utility and communication services and distribution systems shall remain active during this work. Should a system be affected due to this work, the contractor shall make any required repairs to the system affected. Systems to maintain include in part: heating and ventilating, plumbing, electrical, temperature controls, fire alarm, security, intercoms, data / communications, and clock systems. - Temporary security barriers and interior construction barriers shall be installed to separate the school and public from the work areas when rooms with work cannot be secured. All partitions shall be constructed per Section 01500 and shall be from floor to structure above. Maintain and remove the partitions when no longer required. Patch adjacent surfaces as required.