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

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 Architect 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 Keokuk Community School District shall be filed in a separate envelope with each bid. This check or bid bond may be cashed and the proceeds retained by the District 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 Technical questions regarding interpretations of the bidding documents shall be emailed directly to Joseph A. Knochel, P.E. of Klingner & Associates PC at jak@klinger.com, NOT City Blue Technologies. The award of the contract may be made by the Board of Education of the Keokuk Community School District 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 District. 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 No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 30 calendar days after the date of opening.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 goverened 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.