Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Windsor Heights, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The 68th Street Reconstruction project includes pavement reconstruction, storm sewer installation and water main replacement along 68th Street between Timmons Drive and Hickman Road. The construction improvements include approximately 4,200 SY of PCC paving, 540 SY of PCC sidewalk, 1400 LF of water main, 790 LF of storm sewer, 9 EA structures and 2,400 LF of subdrain. Other associated improvements include traffic control, erosion control, surface restoration and miscellaneous associated work necessary to complete the project. Time for Commencement and Completion of Work. Work on the improvement shall commence upon approval of the contract by the Council and as stated in the Notice to Proceed. . Liquidated damages as set forth in Section 00500 - Contract. Sales Tax Exemption Certificates. The bidder shall not include sales tax in the bid. The City of Windsor Heights will distribute tax exemption certificates and authorization letters to the Contractor and all subcontractors who are identified. The Contractor and subcontractor may make copies of the tax exemption certificates and provide a copy to each supplier providing construction materials. These tax exemption certificates and authorization letters are applicable only for this specific project under the Contract. Preference of Products and Labor. By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa, to the extent lawfully required under Iowa statutes. Bid Security. Each bidder shall accompany its bid with bid security, as defined in Iowa Code Section 26.8, as security that the successful bidder will enter into a contract for the work bid upon. The bidder's security shall be in an amount equal to 5 percent of the total amount of the bid. The bid shall contain no condition except as provided in the specifications. If the bidder fails to execute the contract and to furnish an acceptable performance, payment, and maintenance bond or provide a Certificate of Insurance within ten (10) days after acceptance of the bid by the City, the bid security may be forfeited or cashed by the City as liquidated damages