Site work for a water / sewer project in Ackley, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The work under this project consists of a new liner installation for a 6,000,000 gallon earthen embankment equalization basin, along with appurtenant work. The work is shown in detail on the construction plans and specifications on file with the City Clerk. Work shall not begin until October 1st , 2022. All bids must be filed on or before the Noon deadline previously stated. All bids shall be made on forms furnished by the City and must be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope and plainly identified. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond, cashiers or certified check, or a credit union certified share draft, in a separate sealed envelope in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the proposal. The certified or cashiers check shall be drawn on a bank in Iowa or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States or said certified share draft should be drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States; and such check or share draft shall be made payable to the City Clerk, City of Ackley, Iowa, as a security that if awarded a contract, the Bidder will enter into a contract at the prices bid and furnish the required performance and payment bond and certificate of insurance. The certified or cashiers check or certified share draft may be cashed, or the bid bond redeemed, if the Contractor fails to enter into a contract, or fails to provide a certificate of insurance within ten (10) days after the acceptance of his proposal by resolution of Council. No bidder may withdraw a bid within sixty (60) days after the date set for opening bids. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities and technicalities. The Council reserves the right to defer acceptance of any proposal for a period not to exceed forty (40) calendar days after the date bids are to be received. If awarded, one (1) contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder for each division based on the amount of work and type of materials selected by the City. Liquidated damages in the amount of $1,000 per calendar day will be assessed for each day that work remains uncompleted after the deadline set below. Contractor shall not begin work until October 1st, 2022 or Owners Notice to Proceed, and work shall proceed continuously until completed. Work must be completed by December 31st, 2023. The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, said bond to be issued by a responsible surety and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and shall guarantee the prompt payment for all materials and labor and protect and save harmless the City from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operation of the Contractor. In addition, the bond shall guarantee against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year after completion and acceptance by the City. By virtue of statutory authority, 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 statues. Payments will be made to the Contractor based on monthly estimates in amounts equal to ninety-five percent (95%) of the contract value of the work completed, and will be based upon an estimate prepared on the twenty-fifth (25th) day of each month by the Contractor, subject to the approval of the Engineer. Such monthly payment will in no way be construed as an act of acceptance for any part of the work partially or totally completed. The balance of the five percent (5%) due the Contractor will be paid not earlier than thirty-one (31) days from the date of 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, as amended. No such partial or final payment will be due until the Contractor has certified to the City Manager that the materials, labor, and services involved in each estimate have been paid for in accordance with the requirements stated in the specifications. Payments shall be made in cash from funds on hand; money from the sale of Bonds; or other monies which can be legally used for this work.