Site work and new construction of an educational facility in Ames, Iowa. Completed plans call for the construction of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

The project consists of, but is not limited to, the materials and labor to remove the concrete in the lactating cow free stall pens and replacing with new concrete designed for the use of sand bedding. This project includes but is not limited to Freestall Cow Barn modifications to convert the existing freestall bedding from a compost-based mattress system to deep sand bedding. The project will not include procuring equipment used in separation of sand and manure. The project will not include procuring feed gates. The project consists of removal of equipment and demolition within the existing Freestall Barn, site preparation, formed concrete and flatwork, and building modifications as generally described herein. Removal and replacement of existing freestall loops for reuse. Removal of existing self-lock feed gates to be turned over to the Owner. Demolition in the Freestall Barn is to include the removal of the mattress bedding system and concrete and subbase in freestall area. Site preparation to include possible structural fill under foundations and slabs as determined by conditions after demolition. Questions regarding the scope of work should be directed to Quenton Schneider of CURRY WILLE & ASSOC, Phone: 515-232-9078, E-mail: qschneider@currywille.com. Bids will be received for a single General Construction Contract. Iowa Construction Sales Tax Exemption Certificates will be provided on this project. Bid security shall be agreed upon as the measure of liquidated damages which the Owner will sustain by failure, neglect or refusal of bidder to deliver a signed contract stipulating performance of the Work in unqualified compliance with Contract Documents. Successful bidder will be required to furnish a Contract Performance and Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract sum within ten (10) days after receipt of Notice of Award. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) calendar days after the date of opening. The Board of Regents, State of Iowa seeks to provide opportunities for Targeted Small Businesses in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 73 of the Code of Iowa. This project has a participation goal of 10% for certified Targeted Small Businesses as specified in the Project Requirements. By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the state of Iowa. The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and to accept that bid which is deemed in the best interest of the Owner.