Site work and paving for a sidewalk / parking lot in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

The general nature of the work is rehabilitation of the parking lot and localized repairs and maintenance. Work is anticipated to commence after award of contract in mid-April 2022 and be completed by May 27, 2022. Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 26.8, bid security in the amount of five percent of the total bid in the form of a cashier's or certified check, share draft, or surety bond written on an original AIA Document A310, Bid Bond, is required for this project. The successful bidder will be required to provide surety performance and payment bonds in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum. Contractors using 'materials, supplies and equipment' on projects for designated 'exempt entities' may purchase these items without liability for the sales tax. The contract must have a purchasing agent authorization letter and an exemption certificate from the public entity to present to the retailer, which specifies the construction project and will be available for that project only. The Owner will issue an authorization letter and an exemption certificate to the contractor and/or subcontractors for the purchase or use of building materials, supplies and equipment to be used on this project only. DO NOT INCLUDE SALES TAX ON YOUR BID FORM. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 30 calendar days after the date of the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products produced within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa labor to the extent lawfully required under Iowa law. It is the intent of the Board of Directors of GWAEA to award a contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, taking into consideration the quality of material or service and any other factor which the Board may permissibly consider. The right is reserved to reject any and all proposals, or any part thereof, to waive informalities and to enter into such a contract or contracts as shall be deemed in the best interest of the GWAEA. Project award consideration will be at the Grant Wood Area Education Agency Board meeting on April 13, 2022 at 5:00 pm.