The extent of the work involved is the furnishing of materials that are generally described as follows: a. Secondary (600 volt class) electric distribution cable b. Pad mounted transformers (single and three phase, 15 kV class) c. Junction cabinets, handholes, and box pads d. Underground cable accessories and pole line hardware The Proposal shall be made out on the form furnished by the Owner and obtained from P&E Engineering Co., and must be accompanied in a separate sealed envelope by a bid bond, certified check or cashier's check in an amount of five per cent (5%) of the total value of the Proposal, and made payable to the Owner as a security that the bidder will enter into a contract for the Work within ten (10) days after the award of the contract to such bidder. If the successful bidder fails to enter into a contract with the Harlan Municipal Utilities for the Improvements, then the certified check or cashier's check deposited by the Contractor shall be cashed, or the bid bond declared forfeited, and proceeds retained by Harlan Municipal Utilities as agreed liquidated damages. Bid prices shall be exclusive of Iowa Sales and Use tax. All state and local taxes will be added to the prices shown in the Bid at the rate prescribed by law. Bidders shall not be permitted to withdraw their bids for a period of thirty (30) days after the same are opened. Bidders will be required to complete a Bidder Status Form from the Iowa Department of Labor regarding the Contractor's resident status within the State of Iowa and to submit that form with the bid. Failure to submit a fully completed Bidder Status Form with the bid may result in the bid being deemed nonresponsive and rejected. Goods are to be delivered within the lead time quoted. All deliveries must be completed as identified on Seller's proposal and agreed to by Buyer. Seller shall submit his normal application for payment or invoice directly to Buyer following the delivery of materials. Buyer will pay Seller within 30 days after satisfactory delivery and acceptance of materials and receipt of the application for payment or invoice. Payment to the Contractor for completion of the improvements will be made in cash derived from available cash on hand from revenue and such other sources as may be available to Harlan Municipal Utilities. The City of Harlan shall not incur any general obligation for the Improvements. The contract for the furnishing of the improvements shall not constitute a general obligation of the City of Harlan nor be payable in any manner by taxation. Plans and specifications governing the furnishing of the materials have been prepared by P&E Engineering Co., which plans and specifications and the proceedings of the Owner referring to and defining said proposed improvements are hereby made a part of the Notice by reference, and the proposed contract shall be executed in compliance therewith. Copies of said plans and specifications are now on file with the Owner and at the offices of P&E Engineering Co., and may be examined by the bidders. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities.
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