Renovation of a mixed-use development in Strawberry Point, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a clubhouse / community center.

Work of this proposed Contract consists of a renovation to the existing Strawberry Point Civic Center and Public Library building located at 401 Commercial Street, Strawberry Point, IA 52076. The renovation consists of HVAC upgrades, acoustical improvements in the gymnasium, and exterior building envelope improvements at the public library. The bid is for a Prime Contract as described elsewhere in the specifications. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis and shall be submitted on a bid form provided in the specifications for the project; segregated sub-bids will not be accepted. Work is anticipated to commence upon award of contract. Work on the project shall be substantially completed by April 30, 2023, subject to any changes in the contract period as provided for in these specifications. An Intent To Comply With Section 3 Requirements Form is included in the project manual and must be completed, signed, and attached to the Contractor's Bid Form when submitting a bid for the Project. Bid security in the amount of 5% of the total bid in the form of certified check, credit union 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. The surety providing bonds must have an (A-) A.M. Best rating or better or be listed on the U.S. Department of Treasury listing of approved sureties (Department Circular 570). The cost of the Bonds shall be included in the Contract Sum. By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and produced within the State of Iowa and to Iowa domestic labor, provided that the award of the contracts will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder, which shall be without regard to state or local law whereby preference is given on factors other than the amount of the bid. Monthly estimates will be paid to the contractor as the work progresses in amounts equal to ninety-five per cent (95%) of the contract value of the work completed during the preceding calendar month, including the actual cost (exclusive of overhead or profit to the contractor) of materials and equipment of a permanent nature to be incorporated in the work and delivered to and stored at the job site. Such monthly payments shall in no way be construed as an act of acceptance for any part of the work, partially or totally completed. Final payment of the remaining amount due the contractor will be made no earlier than thirty-one (31) days from the final acceptance of the work by the Owner, subject to the conditions and in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 26 and 573 of the Code oflowa. Sales Tax. Iowa sales tax will not be paid on materials purchased for this project. The Owner will issue sales tax exemption certificates for the project. This project requires federal prevailing wage rates. The Owner hereby reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid. SECTION 3 language for procurement documents and contracts A. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u (Section 3). The purpose of Section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects covered by Section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing. B. The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR part 75, which implement Section 3. As evidenced by their execution of this contract, the parties to this contract certify that they are under no contractual or other impediment that would prevent them from complying with the part 75 regulations. C. The contractor agrees to post copies of a notice advising workers of the Contractor's commitments under Section 3 in conspicuous places at the work site where both employees and applicants for training and employment positions can see the notice. The notice shall describe the Section 3 preference, shall set forth minimum number and job titles subject to hire, availability of apprenticeship and training positions, the qualifications for each; and the name and location of theperson(s) taking applications for each of the positions; and the anticipated date the work shall begin. D. The contractor agrees to provide written notice of employment and contracting opportunities to all known Section 3 Workers and Section 3 Businesses. E. The contractor agrees to employ, to the greatest extent feasible, Section 3 workers or provide written justification to the recipient that 1s consistent with 24 CFR Part 75, describing why it was unable to meet minimum numerical Section 3 worker-hours goals, despite its efforts to comply with the provisions of this clause. F. The contractor agrees to maintain records documenting Section 3 Workers that were hired to work on previous Section 3 covered projects or activities that were retained by the contractor for subsequent Section 3 covered projects or activities. G. The contractor agrees to post contract and job opportunities to the Opportunity Portal and will check the Business Registry for businesses located in the project area. H. The contractor agrees to include compliance with Section 3 requirements in every subcontract for Section 3 projects as defined in 24 CFR part 75, and agrees to take appropriate action, as provided in an applicable provision of the subcontract upon a finding that the subcontractor is in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR part 75. The contractor will not subcontract with any subcontractor where the contractor has notice or knowledge that the subcontractor has been found in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR part 75. I. The contractor will certify that any vacant employment positions, including training positions, that are filled (1) after the contractor is selected but before the contract 1s executed, and (2) with persons other than those to whom the regulations of 24 CFR part 75 require employment opportunities to be directed, were not filled to circumvent the contractor's obligations under 24 CFR part 75. J. The contractor will certify that they have followed prioritization of effort in 24 CFR part 75.19 for all employment and training opportunities. The contractor will further certify that it meets or exceeds the applicable Section 3 benchmarks, defined in 24 CFR Part 75.23, and if not, shall describe in detail the qualitative efforts it has taken to pursue low- and very low-income persons for economic opportunities.