Renovation of a water / sewer project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

The Work generally consists of removal of existing launder lining, concrete and concrete crack repair, and relining of launders and effluent boxes for Primary Clarifiers A-1, A-2, and A-3; removal and replacement of launder covers, weirs, and scum baffles for Primary Clarifiers A-1, A-2, and A-3; connection of odor control piping from new launder covers to existing odor control piping; and all appurtenant work including cleanup and restoration of the work site. The Engineer's opinion of probable construction cost for the Work is $2,200,000.00. The Engineer's opinion of probable construction cost for the Work and Alternative 1 is $2,946,000.00. Items included in the Project are exempt from State of Iowa and Local Option Sales and Use Taxes. Contractor is responsible for obtaining the exemption or for applying for reimbursement for such taxes paid. Sales and Use taxes shall not be included in the Bid. Bid security, as defined in Section 26.8 of the Iowa Code, in the amount of FIVE (5) percent of the Bid must accompany each Bid. The successful bidder shall be required to provide performance and payment bonds, each in the amount of 100 percent of the Contract Price. The City Council of the City of Cedar Rapids reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities and technicalities, and to enter such contracts as it deems in the best interest of the City. The City reserves the right to defer acceptance of any proposal for 45 calendar days after the bids have been received and opened.