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

The extent of the work involved in the project consists of the installation of water main and sanitary sewer main on the Field of Dreams site. The project includes the installation of approximately 9,200 lineal feet of 12-inch water main and water main appurtenances and approximately 7,300 lineal feet of sanitary sewer mains ranging in size from 8 to 12 inches. Time for Commencement and Completion of Work Work on the improvement shall commence on or before the date specified in the written "Notice to Proceed". Following are the completion dates: - Substantial completion of Phase I segment shall be April 15, 2023 - Substantial completion of Phase II segment shall be June 30, 2023 - Substantial completion of Phase III segment shall be completed prior to March 31, 2023, or it can be constructed between November 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024 - Final completion shall be April 15, 2024 Liquidated damages in the amount of $1,000.00 per calendar day will be assessed for each day that the work remains uncompleted after the end of each of the substantial completion dates. Liquidated damages in the amount of $1,000.00 per calendar day will be assessed for each day that the work remains uncompleted after the end of the project completion date, with due allowance for extension of contract period due to conditions beyond the control of the Contractor, as approved by the City Council. Bid Security Each bidder shall accompany its bid with bid security as defined in Iowa Code Section 26.8 and as specified by the City of Dyersville, Iowa. The bid security shall be 10% of the total amount of the bid. Preference for Iowa Products By virtue of statutory authority, 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. Sales Tax The bidder should not include sales tax in the bid. Sales tax exemption certificates will be issued in accordance with Iowa Code 423.3, subsection 80, and provided to the contractor and subcontractors for all material purchased for incorporation in the project. Bidder Status Form Under Iowa law, Bidders are required to submit the Bidder Status Form that follows the Bid Form in the specifications. Failure to provide the form with the bid may result in the bid being deemed nonresponsive. This may result in the bid being rejected by the Owner. Warranty Period The improvements shall be kept and maintained in good repair for a period of two (2) years after final acceptance of the project by the Owner. General Nature of Public Improvement The extent of the work involved in the project consists of the installation of water main and sanitary sewer main on the Field of Dreams site. The project includes the installation of approximately 9,200 lineal feet of 12-inch water main and water main appurtenances and approximately 7,300 lineal feet of sanitary sewer mains ranging in size from 8 to 12 inches. Bid Tabulation - The bid totals will be available at and after the public bid opening. However, an itemized bid tabulation will not be publicly available until after the Owner awards the contract. Funding Agency Requirements This project has been awarded a Water Infrastructure Fund (WIF) through Iowa Finance Authority. WIF is funded from Iowa's allocation of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates and reporting requirements will apply to this project and are included in this specification or will be provided in an addendum. The City of Dyersville hereby reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities and award a contract as deemed to be in the best interest of the city.