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

The purpose of this project is to repair the stormwater discharge area and install storm sewer extension and improved erosion control measures. All work is to be done in accordance with the specifications which are now on file in the office of the Public Works Department. Said plans and specifications and the proceedings of the City Council in connection with this proposed improvement are hereby made a part of this notice by reference. The City reserves the right to waive technicalities and the right to reject any or all proposals or division thereof. A contract will be awarded by the City to the lowest responsible bidder for division of work desired to be completed. A certified check or bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid drawn on a solvent bank, made payable to the City Treasurer, shall be filed with each bid. This check or bond may be cashed and the proceeds retained by the City as liquidated damages if the bidder fails to execute a contract and file an approved bond for the faithful performance thereof within 5 days after the acceptance of the bid. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment and performance bond(s) in an amount equal to One Hundred Percent (100%) of the contract price; said bond(s) to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City Council, and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained, and shall guarantee the prompt payment for all materials and labor, and protect and save harmless the City from all claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the contractor. The contractor shall also provide a maintenance bond warranting all workmanship and materials for a period of 2 years from and after the acceptance of the work by the Burlington City Council. The maintenance bond may be provided in the form of a combination performance, payment and maintenance bond or in the form of a separate bond from the payment and performance bond(s) in an amount equal to the contract award.