Demolition, site work, paving, new construction and renovation of a mixed-use development in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Completed plans call for the demolition of a warehouse / distribution facility; for the construction of a warehouse / distribution facility; for the renovation of a warehouse / distribution facility; for site work for a warehouse / distribution facility; sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

Site Directions: The project is located at the Citys existing Wastewater Treatment Facility, south of 1801 Avenue B, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The project is located at the City's existing Wastewater Treatment Facility, south of 1801 Avenue B, Fort Dod ge, IA 50501. The Work will include but is not limited to the following improvements: 1. Demolition of existing WWTP Garage and Shop. 2. Construction of new Laboratory, Administration, and Garage Building in-place of existing WWTP Garage and Shop. 3. Installation of Odor Control Equipment on the WWTP site. 4. Fence relocation and paving at Fort Dod ge Ag-Park site. 5. All other work required by the Contract Documents. Bids will be considered by the City of Fort Dod ge City Council at its meeting at 6:00 P.M. on the 6th day of June, 2022, in said City Council Chambers. The City Council may award a Contract at said meeting, or at such other time and place as shall then be announced. Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond, Certified Check, Cashier's Check or a Certified Share Draft in a separate sealed envelope in an amount equal to ten (10) percent of the estimated total contract cost. If Bid Bond is submitted, it must be on the form provided with the Contract Documents. The Certified Check, Cashier's Check or Certified Share Draft shall be drawn on a state-chartered or federallychartered bank. A Certified Share Draft shall be drawn on a state-chartered or federally-chartered credit union. Certified Checks, Cashier's Checks or Certified Share Drafts shall be made payable to the City of Fort Dod ge, 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, 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 or file acceptable Performance and Payment Bonds or provide an acceptable Certificate of Insurance within ten (10) days after the acceptance of his proposal by resolution of the Owner. No bidder may withdraw a proposal within ninety (90) days after the date set for opening bids. The checks of the unsuccessful bidders will be promptly returned to them after award of the Contract. Payment to Contractor will be made in monthly estimates and one final payment. Monthly estimates will be equivalent to ninety-five (95) percent of the Contract value of the Work completed during the preceding calendar month. Estimates will be prepared on the first day of each month by the Contractor. Subject to the approval of the Engineer, who will certify each approved estimate to the City for payment on or before the 15th day of the month in question. Such monthly payment will in no way be construed as an act of acceptance for any of the work partially or totally completed. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a corporate surety bond in an amount equal to one hundred (100) percent of the Contract Price. Said Bond to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the Owner and authorized to do business in the State of Iowa, and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and the maintenance of said improvements in good repair for not less than one (1) year from the date of Substantial Completion. Successful bidder shall also be required to provide Payment Bond as provided in the Specifications. All Bonds subject to the appropriate requirements in Code of Iowa 573.2 through 573.5. The Work performed under the proposed Contract shall be commenced within ten (10) days after issuance of the "Notice to Proceed." The Work shall be substantially completed on or before April 1, 2024, and completed and ready for final payment in accordance with paragraph 14.07 of the General Conditions on or before July 1, 2024. Failure to meet the final completion date will result in liquidated damages of $1,000.00 per calendar day. A Contractor's Debarment and Suspension/Certification is contained in the Specifications; however, this Certification should not preclude any interested party from ascertaining whether the certifying person is actually on the U.S. General Services Administration Excluded Parties List System. The Owner hereby reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities as it may deem to be for the best interests of the Owner.