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

Work generally consists of approximately 1130 linear feet of water main construction to include, but not limited to: - Water Main, Trenched - Water Main, Trenchless - Water Main, Fittings - Water Main, Valves - Tapping Valve Assembly - Fire Hydrant Assembly - Pavement, PCC - Sidewalk, PCC - Detectable Warnings - Driveway, PCC - Driveway, Granular - Pavement Removal - Seeding - Seeding, Fertilizing and Hydro-Mulching - Erosion Control Items - Temporary Traffic Control All proposals shall be made on official proposal forms furnished by the Engineer and shall contain worded and figured prices for the work bid on. All proposals shall be plainly legible, sealed, and addressed to Remsen Municipal Utilities, Attn: Rachel Keffeler, City Clerk, 008 W 2 nd Street, P.O. Box 510, Remsen, IA 51050. Bidder shall submit a Bidder Status Form with their bid. Failure to submit a fully completed Bidder Status Form with the bid may result in the bid being deemed unresponsive and rejected. A certified check or a bid bond of a reputable bonding company authorized to do business in the State of Iowa in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid shall be included in a separate sealed envelope, plainly marked "bid bond". The bid guarantee shall be forfeited as liquidated damages if the successful bidder fails proper execution. The checks or bid bonds of the lowest two or more bidders may be held for the earlier of 7 days after the effective date of the agreement or 61 days after the bid opening, whereupon Bid Security furnished by such bidders will be returned. Other checks or bid bonds will be returned after the tabulation of bids is completed. The bidder shall submit a bidder status form with their bid. All Contractors shall include a completed Request for Contractor Eligibility form and an Intent to Comply with Section 3 Requirements form with their proposal to facilitate verification of eligibility prior to award of a contract. Bidders shall be expected to comply with Chapters 91C Code of Iowa and IAC Chapter 875.150 concerning the registration and bonding of construction contractors and the successful bidder shall be required to supply Remsen Municipal Utilities with proof of said compliance. All eligible contractors/subcontractors must: Be registered with the Iowa Division of Labor; Meet any and all State licensing requirements (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, etc.); and, be approved by the Iowa Economic Department Authority as not being on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's or the U.S. Department of Labor's list of debarred or suspended contractors. The Contractor shall observe the laws of the State of Iowa with reference to "Occupational Safety and Health Standards". Contractors shall use their best efforts to solicit bids from and to utilize minority group contractors and subcontractors, or contractors and subcontractors with meaningful minority group and female representation among their employees. Remsen Municipal Utilities, does not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, familial status, political affiliation, citizenship or sexual orientation. Remsen Municipal Utilities does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Remsen Municipal Utilities does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. This project is to be funded in part by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG and is therefore subject to certain labor standards and civil rights requirements included in the Contract Documents. Contractors performing work on the project shall comply with the requirements as enumerated in the applicable statutes and Federal Contract Provisions for CDBG to be paid employees have been determined by the U.S. Department of Labor and are listed in the Contract Documents. The Contractor/Subcontractors will be required to comply with the wage and labor requirements and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedule of wage rates. The wage decision and labor requirements apply to all Divisions and Alternates of this project. 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). All Contractors shall include a completed Request for Contractor Eligibility form and an Intent to Comply with Section 3 Requirements form with their proposal to facilitate verification of eligibility prior to award of a contract. Performance and Payment Bonds: The successful bidder must execute performance and payment bonds, each in an amount equal to one hundred (100%) percent of the contract amount to ensure a timely, efficient, and complete performance. The bonds shall be issued from a reputable bonding company authorized to do business in the State of Iowa. Liquidated Damages: Liquidated damages will be assessed the contractor in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per working day that the work remains uncompleted after the end of the contract period with due allowances for extensions due to conditions beyond the control of the contractor. Withdrawal of Bids: No submitted bids may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days from the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. Payment: The Contractor will be paid monthly in an amount equal to ninety-five percent (95%) of the Work completed during the previous month according to the Engineer's estimate. The final payment will be made not less than thirty (30) days after completion of the Work and acceptance by the city. No final payment will be due until the Contractor has certified that the materials, labor, and services have been paid for in accordance with the Project Manual. Acceptance or Rejection of Bids: The right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities is reserved. Time Frame: The work shall be completed as follows: No work shall commence prior to May 1, 2023. All work shall have a final completion date of September 8, 2023. 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 statutes, providing that the award of the contract will be made to the lowest responsible bidder submitting the lowest acceptable bid, which shall be given without regard to state or local law whereby preference is given on factors other than the amount of the bid. Davis Bacon Act Requirement: Yes