Site work for a road / highway in Ames, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway.

The general nature of the work on which bids are requested is: Construction and installation of new traffic signal pole footings, traffic signal poles with mast arms, and controller cabinet at the intersection of University Boulevard and S. 16th Street and miscellaneous related work and appurtenances in accordance with the contract documents. The City of Ames reserves the right to defer acceptance of any bid for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, and no bid may be withdrawn during this period. Each successful bidder shall be required to furnish a corporate surety bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of its contract price. Said bond is to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City Council, shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained, shall guarantee the prompt payment of all material and labor, protect and save harmless the City from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the contract, and shall guarantee the maintenance of the improvement in good repair for a period of two (2) years from and after completion and acceptance by the City. The guaranteed maintenance period shall be four (4) years for new paving. Work shall commence as soon as possible after award and approval of the contract and performance bond. Work shall be completed no later than the designated contract completion date of August 8, 2025. Should the contractor fail to complete the work by this date, liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day will be assessed. The City does hereby reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to enter into such contract, or contracts, as it shall deem to be in the best interest of the City.