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

The project will involve the following: 1,200 SF bioretention cell, 338 SY permeable interlocking pavers, 283 LF storm sewer, including 5 structures, including associated appurtenances, 1,224 SY PCC paving, erosion control, seeding and other related work. Each proposal shall be accompanied bid bond issued by a corporate surety satisfactory to the City of Ely, or certified check, or cashier's 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 bid. The certified check 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 shall be made payable to the City of Ely as security that if awarded a contract, the Bidder will enter into a contract at the prices bid and furnish the required Performance Bond and Certificates of Insurance. The certified check or cashier's check or credit union 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 file acceptable Performance Bond or provide acceptable Certificate of Insurance within ten (10) days after the acceptance of his proposal by resolution of the City Council. No bidder may withdraw a proposal within fifty (50) days after the date set for opening bids. Bid security of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned as soon as the successful bidder is determined or within 30 days, whichever is sooner. The bid security of successful bidder will be returned upon execution of contract and furnishing of bond. Other bid bonds will be returned after the canvass and tabulation of bids is completed and reported to the City of Ely The successful bidders will be required to furnish a bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, said bond to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City of Ely, and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor, and also protect and save harmless the City of Ely from all claims and damages of any kind caused directly or indirectly by the operation of the contract, and shall also guarantee the maintenance of the improvement for a period of two (2) years from and after its completion and formal acceptance by the City of Ely. The following limitations shall apply to this Project: Completion Date: November 15, 2024 Liquidated Damages: $500 per working day The City of Ely reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and reserves the right to waive technicalities and irregularities. The project includes all labor, materials and equipment necessary to construct the Main Street Parking Lot Improvements along Main Street in Ely, Iowa, including bioretention cell, permeable pavers, storm sewers, PCC paving and associated work. The project is partially funded using Sponsored Project funding through the Iowa State Revolving Fund. The requirements of that program shall apply to the project as outlined in the specifications. All work is to be done in strict compliance with the plans and specifications prepared by MMS Consultants, Inc. ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE: $275,000 SCHEDULE: Construction may begin as soon as practicable after award of the project. The completion date for the project is November 15, 2024.