Remodeling of a conference / convention center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Completed plans call for the remodel of a conference / convention center.

Grant Wood AEA - Remodel Conference Spaces - The project is for a single prime contract that consists of remodeling the Confefrence Center finishes (carpet and base), and the Scale-Up Classroom (carpet, base, ceiling, casework, doors/frames/hardware, and minor MEP upgrades). The bids are for a single Prime Contract (civil, general, mechanical and electrical combined). Bids shall be on a lump sum basis; segregated sub-bids will not be accepted. 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. Work is anticipated to commence after award of contract around the 6th of June, 2022 and be completed within 58 calendar days of the Notice of Award. A public hearing will be conducted at a meeting to be held at Grant Wood AEA, 4401 Sixth Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 at 5:00 p.m., on the 8th day of June, 2022, at which time and place any person may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and the estimated cost of said project. The deposit will be refunded to Bidders who return the Bidding Documents in good condition within fourteen days after award of project. The cost of replacement of missing or damaged documents will be deducted from the deposit. Bidders and Sub-bidders requiring interpretation of the bidding documents or substitution requests are required to make a written request to the Architect by 5:00 p.m. local time seven calendar days prior to the date for receipt of Bids. Clarifications or modifications of the Bid Documents will be addressed via Addendum by 5:00 p.m. local time five calendar days prior to the date for receipt of Bids No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 30 calendar days after the date of the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. The award of the contract may be made by the Grant Wood Area Education Agency Board to any responsible bidder or bidders offering suitable supplies, equipment and/or service at the lowest price taking into consideration the quality of materials or service in the best interest of the Owner. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids, or any part thereof, and to waive informalities, and to enter into such contract or contracts as shall be deemed in the best interest of the Owner.