Site work and paving for a civil project in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; water / sewer project; and for paving for a road / highway.

Work on the improvement shall be commenced any time after a written Notice to Proceed is issued and shall be completed as stated below. The Notice to Proceed will be issued after the preconstruction conference, which is expected to occur in January, 2025. Fort Dodge Community Initiative, Phase 1, City Wide Valve Projects, Project #3 project includes the removal and replacement of water valves, valve pits, water main, and a hydrant throughout the City. There are eleven locations included in this project, with multiple valves at some locations. The project consists of associated storm sewer, paving, seeding, and other incidental work as described in the plans and specifications. Each Bidder shall accompany its bid with bid security as defined in Iowa Code Section 26.8, as security that the successful Bidder will enter into a Contract for the work bid upon and will furnish after the award of Contract a corporate Surety Bond, in a form acceptable to the City of Fort Dodge, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount Bid. The Contractor shall substantially complete the overall project on or before September 1, 2025. Substantial completion for the overall project shall be defined as all utility, grading, and pavement construction completed, with the streets, driveways, and sidewalks fully open to traffic, so the project is ready for continuous service use by the Owner. Regular working hours will be Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, excluding Owner’s legal holidays. Should the Contractor fail to substantially complete the work within this timeframe, liquidated damages of One Thousand Five-Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) per calendar day will be assessed for work not substantially completed within the designated Contract term(s). The Contractor shall fully complete the overall project on or before October 1, 2025. Full completion for the overall project shall be defined as all improvements ready for final acceptance. Should the Contractor fail to fully complete the work within this timeframe, liquidated damages of One Thousand Five-Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00) per calendar day will be assessed for work not fully completed within the designated Contract term(s). The City of Fort Dodge 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.