Site work and renovation of a municipal facility in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility; and for site work for a municipal facility.

The project consists of the exterior and interior renovation of the former Gas & Service Station located at 204 S 8th Street, Fort Dodg, Iowa into a space for the Fort Dodg Fiber Service Installers and Technicians as specified in the contract documents. The work includes demolition, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, casework, metal roofing system, aluminum storefront systems, wood & steel doors, overhead doors, electric access system, gypsum board assemblies, floor & wall tile, resilient base, painting, corner guards, toilet accessories, window shade systems, metal ceilings, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and site work. The owner will be completing any necessary asbestos abatement work prior to the start of construction. Questions and Clarifications: The bidder may seek clarification of the drawings and specifications from the architect until 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, March 16th, 2022, at which time no further information will be provided other than what is shown on the drawings and in the specifications. The purpose for the deadline is to ensure adequate time for preparation and issuance of an addendum, if needed, on Friday, March 18th, 2022. It is the intention of this request that addendums after this date may not be necessary. Questions, clarifications, and Substitution requests are to be emailed to the Project Architect: Jim Hosek, hosekj@allersarchitects.com or listed engineers in the project manual. Bids shall be submitted on forms furnished in the project manual. Bids will not be accepted at any other location. Bid envelopes shall be clearly labeled with the name of the contractor and titled "Name of Contractor - Bid Form - Broadband Tech Building." No oral, telephonic, email, or facsimile (FAX) proposals will be accepted. Full responsibility for the delivery of the hand carried and/or mailed bids prior to the deadline for receiving bids rests with the preparer. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. Bid Security: In separate envelope, clearly label the name of the contractor and the title "Name of Contractor - Bid Security -Broadband Tech Building", each bidder shall accompany its bid with bid security in the form of a cashier's check, a certified check, or a bank money order drawn on a FDIC insured bank in Iowa or drawn on a FDIC insured bank chartered under the laws of the United States; or a certified share draft drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States; or a bid bond executed by a corporation authorized to contract as a surety in Iowa or satisfactory to the Jurisdiction. The bid bond must be submitted on the Bid Bond form included in the project manual. All signatures on the bid bond must be original signatures in ink; facsimile (fax) of any signature on the bid bond is not acceptable. A certified check, to be acceptable, shall bear on its face the endorsement of a solvent Iowa bank as to the amount certified, which endorsement shall be signed by an official authorized to bind the bank by his acts. Bid security other than said bid bond shall be made payable to the City Clerk of Fort Dodg. "Miscellaneous Bank Checks", and personal checks, as well as "Money Orders" and "Traveler's Checks" issued by persons, firms or corporations licensed under Chapter 533B of the Iowa Code, are not acceptable bid security. The bid security must be in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid 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. The certified check or cashier's check or certified share draft may be cashed, or the bid bond forfeited, and the proceeds retained as liquidated damages if the bidder fails to execute a contract, provide the required bonds, or file an acceptable certificate of insurance within ten (10) days after the acceptance of his proposal by resolution of the City Council. No bidder may withdraw a proposal within thirty (30) days after the date set for opening bids. The bid security shall be in companied by a Bidder Status Form. Clearly indicate the name of the contractor and the title "Name of Contractor - Bidder Status Form". The Bidder Status Form shall be inserted into the Bid Security envelope. You must submit the completed form to the governmental body requesting bids per 875 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 156 or the bid will be ineligible. The City of Fort Dodg, Iowa will issue Iowa Sales tax exemption certificates and authorization letters to the contractors and sub-contractors on this project. With this authorization, the contractor will not include Iowa Sales Tax on materials that will remain at the project site in their bid. Public Hearing on Proposed Contract Documents and Estimated Costs for Improvement: A public hearing will be held by the Fort Dodg City Council on the proposed contract documents (plans, specifications and form of contract) and estimated cost for the improvement at its meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Monday March 28th, 2022 in said Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 819 1st Avenue South, Fort Dodg, Iowa. At said hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections thereto, or to the cost of said improvements. Proposals previously received by the Clerk will be considered by the Fort Dodg City Council at said time, and at that time, or at such time, date, and place as then may be fixed, the Fort Dodg City Council will act upon proposals and award a contract for the construction of the improvements. Bids will be received for a single lump sum contract, which shall include all divisions and all costs for the completed work. The successful lowest responsible bidder will execute contract documents as approved by the Fort Dodg City Council. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment 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 Fort Dodg City Council, and shall guarantee the faithful performance and the prompt payment of all materials and labor, and protect and save harmless the City from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operation of the contract, and shall also guarantee the maintenance of the improvements for the City for a period as required by the specifications, after its completion and acceptance by the City. Time for Commencement and Completion of Work: Starting time for construction shall be as scheduled after the written Notice to Proceed is issued. The estimated starting date on site is April 18, 2022. Substantial completion of the project shall be no later than November 30th, 2022, subject to material lead times. Preference of Products and Labor: By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa domestic labor, to the extent lawfully required under Iowa statutes; provided that the award of contract will be made to the lowest responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid, which shall be determined without regard to state or local law whereby preference is given on factors other than the amount of the bid. Contract shall be subject to the requirements of the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and the regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency that are applicable. General Nature of Public Improvement: All work and materials shall comply with the proposed drawings, specifications and proposed form of contract which together with the opinion of probable construction cost have heretofore been approved by the City Council now on file with the City Clerk of Fort Dodg, Iowa. Said documents are by reference made a part hereof, as though fully set out and incorporated herein. Payment: Payment to the Contractor shall be made by the City of Fort Dodg in cash from such funds as are legally available, including, but not limited to, proceeds received from the sale of General Obligation Bonds and/or warrants authorized by Section 384.57 of the Code of Iowa, drawn on such fund or funds of the City as are legally available for such purpose. The Contractor will be paid each month ninety-five percent (95%) of the Architect's estimate of the value of acceptable work. Such monthly payments shall in no way be construed as an act of acceptance for any part of the work partially or totally completed. Upon substantial completion of the work and its acceptance by the City Council, the Contractor will be paid an amount, which, together with previous payments, will equal ninety five percent (95%) of the contract price of the contract. Final payment of the remaining amount due will be made not less than thirty-one (31) days after substantial completion and acceptance by resolution of the City Council of the completed contract, subject to the conditions and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 573 of the Code of Iowa. This improvement project is being constructed and paid for pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa. By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and/or produced within the State of Iowa, and preference will be given to Iowa domestic labor as provided in the Code of Iowa.