Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Cherokee, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; water / sewer project; and municipal facility.

Work to Be Done: Work generally consists of approximately 117 square yards of 5" PCC Sidewalk to include, but not limited to: - Grading, Excavation, Subgrade Preparation and Modified Subbase - Storm Sewer Improvements - Removal of Sidewalk - 5" P.C. Concrete Sidewalk - 6" P.C. Concrete Pavement - Erosion Control Items - Chain Link Fence and Gates - Limestone Retaining Wall - Landscaping Items - Sandblast and Repaint Railing - Plantings - Overstory Trees - Shade Structure Boardroom in the Cherokee County Courthouse located at 520 West Main Street, Cherokee, Iowa 51012 Question Deadline 01/25/2024 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to Engineer in writing. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda delivered to all parties recorded as having received the Bidding Documents. Questions received less than seven days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered. Only questions answered by Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations Bidder shall submit a Bidder Status Form with their bid. Failure to submit a fully completed Bidder Status Form with the bid may result in the bid being deemed unresponsive and rejected. Bid security shall be provided in the form of a cashier's check or certified check drawn on a state chartered or federally chartered bank, or a certified share draft drawn on a state chartered or federally chartered credit union, or a bid bond of a reputable bonding company authorized to do business in the State of Iowa in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. The bid security shall be included in a separate sealed envelope, plainly marked "bid bond". The bid security shall be forfeited as liquidated damages if the successful bidder fails proper execution of the contract documents. The bid security of the lowest two or more bidders may be held for the earlier of 7 days after the effective date of the agreement or 61 days after the bid opening, whereupon Bid Security furnished by such bidders will be returned. Other bid security will be returned after the tabulation of bids is completed. Performance and Payment Bonds: The successful bidder must execute performance and payment bonds, each in an amount equal to one hundred (100%) percent of the contract amount to ensure a timely, efficient, and complete performance. The bonds shall be issued from a reputable bonding company authorized to do business in the State of Iowa. Liquidated Damages: Liquidated damages will be assessed the contractor in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per working day that the work remains uncompleted after the end of the contract period with due allowances for extensions due to conditions beyond the control of the contractor. Withdrawal of Bids: No submitted bids may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days from the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. Payment: The Contractor will be paid monthly in an amount equal to ninety-five percent (95%) of the Work completed during the previous month according to the Engineer's estimate. The final payment will be made not less than thirty (30) days after completion of the Work and acceptance by the County. No final payment will be due until the Contractor has certified that the materials, labor, and services have been paid for in accordance with the Project Manual. Work shall be completed within 25 working days. Work shall be completed by September 27, 2024 Acceptance or Rejection of Bids: The right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities is reserved.