Demolition, site work, renovation and addition to a water / sewer project in Ruthven, Iowa. Completed plans call for the addition of a water / sewer project; for the demolition of a water / sewer project; for the renovation of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

The general description of types of construction and their limits for which bids will be received shall be as follows: Water Treatment Facility The Work generally consists of all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for the rehabilitation of the existing water treatment facility at 1201 Burns Street. The Work includes removal and replacement the existing packaged iron and manganese removal system, high service pumps, liquid chemical feed system, power and controls, HVAC, and plumbing systems. The Work also includes construction of a building addition for a new electrical room, structural improvements to the existing chemical feed room, and removal and replacement of the roof system. Additionally, the Contractor will be required to provide a temporary water treatment system during the construction of the project. A more detailed description of the kinds and approximate quantities of materials and types of construction for which bids will be received are set forth in the Bid Form included in the specifications prepared by ISG (I&S Group, Inc.) of Des Moines, Iowa, which, together with the proposed form of contract, are now on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, and are by this reference made part hereof as though fully set out and incorporated herein. Question Deadline 02/01/2024 Bidder shall submit all questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents to Engineer in writing. Contact informat All proposals shall be made on official proposal forms furnished by the Engineer, and must be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope and plainly identified and addressed to the City of Ruthven, Iowa. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a corporate surety bond in an amount equal to one hundred per cent (100%) of the contract price, said bond to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City, and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained, the payment for materials used in the project and the maintenance of said improvements in good repair for not less than two (2) years from the time of acceptance of said improvements by the City. Payment of the cost of said project will be made from such cash funds of the City as may be legally used for said purpose at the discretion of the City, including but not limited to, the net revenues of the Water Department, the proceeds from the sale of Revenue or General Obligation Bonds, and/or the proceeds from the sale of warrants, as authorized by Section 384.57 of the Code of Iowa, made payable from any or all of the above-mentioned sources. The Contractor will be paid ninety-five per cent (95%) of the Engineer's estimate of the value of acceptable work completed at the end of the preceding month. Final payment will be made not less than thirty-one (31) days after completion of the work and acceptance by the City, subject to the conditions and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 573 of the Code of Iowa. No such final payment will be due until the Contractor certifies to the City that the materials, labor, and services involved in the final estimate have been paid for in accordance with the requirements stated in the specifications. The City of Ruthven is exempt from paying Sales and Use Tax and will supply Contractor with an "Iowa Sales Tax Exemption Certificate" and an authorization letter to allow the Contractor to buy equipment and material for the project tax free. The work on this project shall commence within ten (10) days after receipt by the contractor of a written notice to proceed. The Project shall be substantially completed by June 30, 2025, subject to any changes in the contract period as provided for in these specifications. Liquidated damages in the amount of $750 per calendar day will be assessed for each day that the work shall remain uncompleted after the above referenced completion date with due allowance for extensions of the contract period due to conditions beyond control of the Contractor. Copies of said plans and specifications and form of contract are now on file in the office of the City Clerk, for examination by bidders. The City reserves the right to defer acceptance of any proposal for a period not to exceed thirty (30) calendar days from the date of receipt of bids. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.