Site work and renovation of a water / sewer project in Somers, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

The project is located in the City Park, Somers, IA 50586. Replacement of the filtration equipment (Three 30" pressure filters with automatic controls) Replacement of the existing plant controls. Replacement of the water process piping, valves, meters and appurtenances. Construction of a backwash absorption field. The work to be done under the proposed contract shall commence on written Notice to Proceed following award of such contract. The work shall be completed no later than June 30, 2025 or the bidder must pay as liquidated damages, the sum of Three Hundred dollars ($300.00) for each calendar day that any work remains uncompleted beyond the completion date. Doc note - PDF files of Plans and Specs may be requested from lrossow@mereng.com or dbollig@mereng.com.Copies of the Plans and Specifications may be obtained from the office of MER Engineering Inc., 109 Regency West Court, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 for a deposit of $100.00 for each paper copy. This deposit will be refunded upon return of said Plans and Specifications in good reusable condition within fourteen (14) days after the project is awarded. If the Plans and Specifications are not returned in good condition within the fourteen (14) days allowed the deposit shall be forfeited. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond, cashier's or certified check, or a credit union certified share draft, in a separate sealed envelope in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the proposal. If a bid bond is submitted, it must be on the form provided with the Contract Documents. The certified or cashier's check shall be drawn on a bank in Iowa or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States of America; the certified share draft shall be drawn on a credit union in Iowa or a credit union chartered under the laws of the United States; and such check or draft shall be made payable to the City of Somers as security that if awarded a contract by resolution of said Council, the Bidder will enter into a contract at the prices bid and furnish the required performance and maintenance bond and certificate of insurance. The certified or cashier's check or certified share draft may be cashed, or the bid bond forfeited, and the proceeds retained as liquidated damages if the Bidder fails to execute a contract or provide a certificate of insurance or file an acceptable performance and maintenance bond on the form provided in the specifications within ten (10) days after the acceptance of the Bidder's proposal by resolution of said Council. No bidder may withdraw a proposal within sixty (60) days after the date set for opening bids. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a 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 Municipality and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the Contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor and protect and save harmless the Municipality and the Engineer from all claims and damages of any kind caused by the operation of the Contractor, and shall also guarantee the maintenance of the work contracted for a period of two (2) years from the time of acceptance of the improvements by the Municipality. The Municipality reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities and technicalities as it shall deem for the best interest of the City.