Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Ames, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; and sidewalk / parking lot.

The general nature of the work on which bids are requested is: 98,160 square feet of shared use path sealcoating, 98,160 square feet of crack sealing, asphalt mastic, and full depth repair of shared use paths across the City of Ames and miscellaneous related work and appurtenances in accordance with the contract documents. Each bidder shall accompany its bid with bid security as defined in Code of Iowa Section 26.8 and as specified in the Instructions to Bidders. The City does hereby reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to enter into such contract, or contracts, as it shall deem to be in the best interest of the City Work shall commence as soon as possible after award and approval of the contract and performance bond. Work shall be completed no later than the designated contract completion date of May 29, 2026. Should the contractor fail to complete the work by this date, liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day will be assessed. Each successful bidder shall be required to furnish a corporate surety bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of its contract price. Said bond is to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City Council, shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained, shall guarantee the prompt payment of all material and labor, protect and save harmless the City from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the contract, and shall guarantee the maintenance of the improvement in good repair for a period of two (2) years from and after completion and acceptance by the City. The guaranteed maintenance period shall be four (4) years for new paving. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available. Locations- Mortensen Road (Ames Middle School east property line to Welch Road) Skunk RiverTrail (adjacent to Homewood Hole 4Teebox) Skunk RiverTrail (behind Homewood Hole 5 Green) Skunk RiverTrail (behind Homewood Clubhouse) Skunk RiverTrail (north of Carr Park) Grand Avenue (20th to 24th) Grand Avenue (24th to 28th) Grand Avenue (28th to 30th) Grand Avenue (30th to Wheeler) Grand Avenue (Wheeler to Bloomington)