Site work for a mixed-use development in Steamboat Rock, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; and water / sewer project.

The project will involve the following: installation of 3 septic tanks, 1 effluent pump tank, 1 duplex wastewater pump station with controls, 3270 LF 2" HDPE force main (trenchless installation), including boring under the Iowa River, RV dump station, connecting PVC piping, site grading, granular surfacing, erosion control, seeding and other related work. Each proposal shall be made on the proposal form prepared for this purpose, which form may be obtained from MMS Consultants, Inc. or reviewed at the Conservation Director's office. Each proposal shall include the certifications or documents listed in the Instructions to Bidders. Each proposal shall be accompanied bid bond issued by a corporate surety satisfactory to the Hardin County Conservation Board, 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 Hardin County Conservation Board 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 Hardin County Conservation Board. 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 Hardin County Conservation Board, and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor, and also protect and save harmless the Hardin County Conservation Board 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 Hardin County Conservation Board. The following limitations shall apply to this Project: Interim Completion Date (work in existing campground): May 1, 2025 Final Completion Date: November 15, 2025 Liquidated Damages: $500 per working day The Hardin County Conservation Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and reserves the right to waive technicalities and irregularities.