Site work and renovation of a playground / park / athletic field in Thor, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field; and for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

The work to be done under the proposed contract shall commence on written Notice to Proceed following award of such contract. The work shall be completed no later than October 1, 2023 or the bidder must pay as liquidated damages, the sum of three hundred dollars ($300.00) for each calendar day that any work remains uncompleted beyond the completion date. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond, cashier's or certified check, or a credit union certified share draft, in a separate sealed envelope in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the proposal. If a bid bond is submitted, it must be on the form provided with the Contract Documents. The certified or cashier's check shall be drawn on a bank in Iowa or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States of America; the certified share draft shall be drawn on a credit union in Iowa or a credit union chartered under the laws of the United States; and such check or draft shall be made payable to the City of Thor as security that if awarded a contract by resolution of said Council, the Bidder will enter into a contract at the prices bid and furnish the required performance and maintenance bond and certificate of insurance. The certified or 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 provide a certificate of insurance or file an acceptable performance and maintenance bond on the form provided in the specifications within ten (10) days after the acceptance of the Bidder's proposal by resolution of said Council. No bidder may withdraw a proposal within sixty (60) days after the date set for opening bids. The council will review and act upon the bids received at their special meeting at the City Hall. At said time and place, the City Council will also hold a Public Hearing to adopt the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of said improvements, and at said Hearing any interested persons may appear and file objections thereto. Pursuant to 875 Iowa Administrative Code, Chapter 156, each proposal shall be accompanied by a Bidder Status Form. By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa domestic labor, to the extent lawfully required under Iowa statutes; provided that the award of contract will be made to the lowest responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid, which shall be determined without regard to state or local law whereby preference is given on factors other than the amount of the bid. Contract shall be subject to the requirements of the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and the regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency that are applicable. All work and materials shall comply with the proposed plans, specifications and proposed form of contract now on file with the City Clerk, Thor, Iowa. Said documents are by reference made a part hereof, as though fully set out and incorporated herein. The project islocated in the City Park, Thor, IA 50591. The project includes but is not limited to the following major items of work: Water filtration equipment incl. pressure filters Chemical feed equipment, piping and valves Electrical controls and standby generator Maintenance on the 130,000 gal standpipe This project is being financed in part with a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and a State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan. Any bidder or equipment supplier whose firm or affiliate is listed on the U.S. General Services Administration Excluded Parties List System will be prohibited from the bidding process. Contractors will be required to comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements, IA20220003 Mod 1. Payment to the Contractor will be made in cash from such funds as are legally available Payment to the Contractor will be made in monthly estimates and one final payment. Monthly estimates will be equivalent to ninety-five percent (95%) 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 Council for payment within thirty (30) days of acceptance by the Council. Such monthly payments shall in no way be construed as an act of acceptance for any of the work partially or totally completed. Final payment to the Contractor will be made not earlier than thirty-one (31) days from and after the final acceptance of said work by the City, subject to the conditions and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 573 of the Code of Iowa. No such partial or final payment will be due until the Contractor has certified that the materials, labor and services involved in each instance have been paid for in accordance with the requirements stated in the specifications. A Sales Tax Exemption Certificate will be available from the City for all materials purchased for incorporation into the Project. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a bond in an amount equal to one hundred per cent (100%) of the Contract price, said bond to be issued by a responsible surety, approved by the Municipality and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the Contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor and protect and save harmless the Municipality and the Engineer from all claims and damages of any kind caused by the operation of the Contractor, and shall also guarantee the maintenance of the work contracted for a period of two (2) years from the time of acceptance of the improvements by the Municipality. CDBG A. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u (section 3). The purpose of section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects covered by section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing B. The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR part 135, which implement section 3. As evidenced by their execution of this contract, the parties to this contract certify that they are under no contractual or other impediment that would prevent them from complying with the part 135 regulations. C. The contractor agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of workers with which the contractor has a collective bargaining agreement or other understanding, if any, a notice advising the labor organization or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under this section 3 clause, and will post copies of the notice in conspicuous places at the work site where both employees and applicants for training and employment positions can see the notice. The notice shall describe the section 3 preference, shall set forth minimum number and job titles subject to hire, availability of apprenticeship and training positions, the qualifications for each; and the name and location of the person(s) taking applications for each of the positions; and the anticipated date the work shall begin. D. The contractor agrees to include this section 3 clause in every subcontract subject to compliance with regulations in 24 CFR part 135, and agrees to take appropriate action, as provided in an applicable provision of the subcontract or in this section 3 clause, upon a finding that the subcontractor is in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR part 135. The contractor will not subcontract with any subcontractor where the contractor has notice or knowledge that the subcontractor has been found in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR part 135. E. The contractor will certify that any vacant employment positions, including training positions, that are filled (1) after the contractor is selected but before the contract is executed, and (2) with persons other than those to whom the regulations of 24 CFR part 135 require employment opportunities to be directed, were not filled to circumvent the contractor's obligations under 24 CFR part 135. F. Noncompliance with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR part 135 may result in sanctions, termination of this contract for default, and debarment or suspension from future HUD assisted contracts. G. With respect to work performed in connection with section 3 covered Indian housing assistance, section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450e) also applies to the work to be performed under this contract. Section 7(b) requires that to the greatest extent feasible (i) preference and opportunities for training and employment shall be given to Indians, and (ii) preference in the award of contracts and subcontracts shall be given to Indian organizations and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises. Parties to this contract that are subject to the provisions of section 3 and section 7(b) agree to comply with section 3 to the maximum extent feasible, but not in derogation of compliance with section 7(b). This improvement project is being constructed and paid for pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities and technicalities as it shall deem for the best interest of the City.