Renovation of a municipal facility in Riverside, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

The proposed project consists of renovation to 7 existing Downtown Riverside storefront buildings as listed below, described in the construction documents, and generally includes selective demolition, door, window, and wall repair and replacement, painting, masonry renovation such as brick replacement, repointing, repair, and work associated with these items. One lump sum contract will be awarded at the appointed time and place. Doc Note - Plans and specifications and proposed contract documents may be examined at the offices of the Architect, and other locations as outlined in the Construction Documents. Copies of the plans and specifications, form of contract and bid form may be obtained from Rapids Reproductions, 6015 Huntington Court NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, (319) 364-2473 Rapids Reproductions will issue plans to all Contractors. A maximum of two sets of Construction Documents will be provided to each General Contractor upon delivery of a $250 per set refundable deposit made payable to the Architect but delivered to Rapids Reproductions Cedar Rapids office. All other Subcontractors and Suppliers may obtain one set of Construction Documents upon delivery of a $250 per set refundable deposit made payable to the Architect but delivered to Rapids Reproductions Cedar Rapids office. .pdf format and may be downloaded and printed. Be aware that no warranty as to the compatibility of your computer software or hardware with the files provided is made. Variations between the printed files provided above by the Architect and these electronic files may exist. In the event that a conflict does exist, the printed documents issued by the Architect will take precedence over the downloaded files. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, cashier's check, or 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. If bid bond is submitted, it must be on an approved AIA bid bond form. 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; certified share draft shall be drawn on a credit union chartered under the laws of the United States. Bid security should be made payable to the Owner as security that if awarded a contract the bidder will enter into a contract at the prices bid and furnish the required Contractor's Bonds, Certificate of Insurance, and other materials as may be required in the contract documents. The certified check, 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 and file acceptable Certificate of Insurance within ten (10) days after the acceptance of the proposal by the Owner. No bidder may withdraw a proposal within thirty (30) days after the date set for opening bids. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Contractor's Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bond on an approved AIA form in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. The bonds are to be issued by responsible surety, approved by the Owner, and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and shall guarantee the prompt payment for and of all materials and protect and save harmless the Owner from all claims and damages of any kind caused by the operation of the Contractor, and shall guarantee the work contracted for a period of one (1) year from the date of final acceptance of the improvements by the Owner. Pursuant to the requirements of that grant, Davis-Bacon wage rates are to be used on this project. Current wage rates were inserted in this specification and it is the Contractor's responsibility to make sure that they are using the most current rates at the time of bid opening. Wage rates should be reviewed prior to submitting a proposal on the day of the bid opening. The work under the contract shall commence on or before the date specified in the written 'Notice to Proceed' or in lieu of the notice to proceed, the execution of the contract for construction, and shall be Substantially Completed on or before October 1st, 2025 and fully completed and ready for acceptance no later than October 31st, 2025