Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Ottumwa, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a bridge / tunnel; for paving for a bridge / tunnel; sidewalk / parking lot; and sidewalk / parking lot.

Contractors: notice of public bid letting for the wapello county board of supervisors for the chief wapello trail - pedestrian bridge replacement project, located in ottumwa, iowa and the taking of bids therefore. Chief Wapello Trail - Pedestrian Bridge Replacement: Work of the Project includes construction of a 110'-6" long by 10'-0" wide timber pedestrian bridge on pile-supported concrete abutment and piers. Major work items include concrete bridge approach pavement, structural concrete, pile driving, pre-engineered bridge superstructures, aggregate base, erosion control, earthwork (rough and finish grading), seeding, and other miscellaneous work as specified. Bids will be received for a single prime contract. Any proposals received after that time and place will be returned to the bidder unopened. Each bid shall be made on a form furnished by the Engineer and shall be sealed in an envelope separate from the envelope containing the certified check or bid bond and shall be clearly marked as such. A certified check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the base bid on a solvent bank, made payable to the Wapello County Board of Supervisors, shall be filed in a separate envelope with each bid. This check or bid bond may be cashed and the proceeds retained by the County as liquidated damages if the bidder fails to execute a contract and file and approved bond equal to 100% of the contract price by a responsible surety for the faithful performance of the contract. No prebid conference shall be held. By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown or produced within the State of Iowa and to Iowa domestic labor. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 30 calendar days after the date of opening All bids will be governed by provisions of the Iowa Code and by Board policies. This project is sales tax exempt. The owner will issue an exemption certificate for the purchase or use of building materials, supplies, and equipment that will be used in the performance of the construction contract. The award of the contract may be made by the board members of the Wapello County Board of Supervisors to the lowest responsive responsible bidder in accordance with the provisions of 26.9 of the Iowa code, meeting the specifications. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, or any part thereof, and to waive informalities and to enter into such contract as shall be deemed in the best interest of the County.