Renovation of an educational facility in Maquoketa, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The proposed project consists of select demolition of heating and ventilation systems, including boilers, unit ventilators, and associated steam piping. Removal and reinstallation of existing acoustical ceilings. New work consists of new roof top HVAC units, ductwork, gas piping, miscellaneous wood framing, gypsum board, carpet, and painting. Work also includes electrical distribution upgrades and new LED lighting replacement of existing fixtures, lighting controls, and fire alarm system extension and upgrades for the entire facility. All bids shall be on the forms provided in the specifications for project. The provided forms of proposal shall be submitted at the time required for bids. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, cashiers check or credit union certified share draft, in a separate sealed envelope in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid. If bid bond is submitted, it must be on an approved AIA bid bond form. The certified check or cashiers check shall be drawn on a bank in Iowa or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States of America; certified share draft shall be drawn on a credit union chartered under the laws of the United States. Bid security should be made payable to the Owner as security that if awarded a contract the bidder will enter into a contract at the prices bid and furnish the required Contractors Bonds, Certificate of Insurance, and other materials as may be required in the contract documents. The certified check, cashiers 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 and file acceptable Certificate of Insurance within ten (10) days after the acceptance of the proposal by the Owner. No bidder may withdraw a proposal forty-five (45) days after the date set for opening bids. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Contractors Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bond on an approved AIA form in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. The bonds are to be issued by responsible surety, approved by the Owner, and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and shall guarantee the prompt payment for and of all materials and protect and save harmless the Owner from all claims and damages of any kind caused by the operation of the Contractor, and shall guarantee the work contracted for a period of one (1) year from the date of final acceptance of the improvements by the Owner. The said project is a tax-exempt project. The Owner will issue exemption certificates from the Iowa Department of Revenue, as specified in the 701 Iowa Administrative Code, Chapter 19, Rule 19.12. These certificates shall be used by the successful bidder when purchasing materials or the completion of the project. Notice is hereby given that the Owner will meet at the location and time designated above at which time and place the Owner will consider bids for said construction. 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. Such payments will in no way be construed as an act of acceptance for any of the work partially or totally completed. Final payment to Contractor will be made no earlier than forty-five (45) days from and after final acceptance of work by the Owner, subject to the contract conditions and in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code chapters 26 and 573. The work under the contract shall commence on or before the date specified in the written Notice of Proceed or if lieu of the notice to proceed, the execution of the contract for construction and shall be Substantially Completed on or before August 21, 2023, and fully completed and ready for acceptance no later than September 30, 2023. By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products and provisions grown and produced within the State of Iowa and to Iowa domestic labor. The Owner hereby reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid.