Renovation of a residential development in Dubuque, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a residential development.

Deconstruction of an existing single family home and accessory structure located at 2527 Washington Street. 100% Payment and Performance Bond required at or prior to contract signing. BID Security or Bid Bond (5% of total bid). The required bid security will be returned as soon as possible to all but the selected bidder. The selected bidder will have the bid security returned after the Performance and Maintenance bond is received at contract signing. Payment can be in the form of a cashier's check, certified check or a bid bond (obtained from insurance provider). The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids; to request rebids; to award bids item-by-item, by groups or lump sum; and to waive technicalities and formalities where is it deemed advisable in protection of the best interests of the City. Question Deadline 09/29/2023 at 2:00 PM CT.Any matter of this bid package that requires explanation or interpretation must be inquired into by the Bidder in writing by September 29th, 2023 before 2:00PM CT. E-MAIL all questions to shoeper@cityofdubuuque.org. Any and all questions will be responded to in the form of written addenda to all Bidders. All addenda that you receive shall become a part of the Contract Documents and shall be acknowledged and dated on the bottom of the Signature Page Form (Attachment C). All Addenda will be posted on the City's website. a. Once project has commenced, contractor shall complete work in a timely manner. b. Damage: Contractor is liable for any damages incurred during the course of their services. If damage is not repaired; the City will repair and bill Contractor for time and materials. 4.3.2 Deconstruction a. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining a demolition permit from the city of Dubuque prior to commencing any work. b. The contractor will be responsible for deconstruction, removal, and proper disposal of all structure and contents of the existing building(s) located at 2527 Washington Street c. The contractor will be responsible for deconstruction and removal of all slabs, foundation walls, footings, and all underground structures. d. The contractor will be responsible for removal of all accessory structures including but not limited to garages, sheds and carports e. The contractor will be responsible for all costs of transport and proper disposal of all deconstruction debris resulting from the project 4.3.3 Utility Disconnects a. The contractor will be responsible for identifying, locating, coordination and cost of all utility disconnects, capping and retaining for future new construction on the site. b. Sewer line to be scoped and terminated at the property line in a manner approved by the City. 4.3.4 Temporary Facilities a. The contractor will be responsible for all temporary features and facilities necessary to successfully complete the project - to include, but not limited to, portable restrooms, site fencing, site security, etc. 4.3.5 Certifications and permits a. The contractor will be responsible for obtaining all certifications and permits necessary for completion of the project from the appropriate regulatory agencies. 4.3.6 Salvage & Reuse of Materials a. Unless referenced otherwise in an addendum which will be provided at the mandatory pre-bid conference, the contractor shall take ownership of all scrap/salvage materials. b. No materials from the project are proposed for reuse by the City. 4.3.7 Erosion Control a. Erosion control method(s) shall be specified and shall be maintained until after grass has been established adequately to eliminate erosion, then removed and disposed of properly. 4.3.8 Site Restoration a. Backfill all excavated areas with material free from debris and organic material that meets the following criteria: i. Density of 95 pcf or greater according to ASTM D 698 or AASHTO T 99 (Standard Proctor Density). ii. AASHTO M 145 group index of less than 30. iii. Liquid limit (LL) less than 50. iv. No rocks or stones larger than 2 1/2" diameter