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

Scope of work includes, but is not limited to the following: Construction of new pavement section atop existing gravel pavement, installation of storm sewer, and consequential site work. The project is intended to be completed in two phases with a phase 1 construction start date of May 19, 2025. The phase 1 substantial completion is intended to be on or about July 3, 2025. Phase 2 is intended to begin after completion of phase 1 to allow access to the adjacent baseball / softball complex. The owner requests substantial completion for the entirety of the project to be on or before August 15, 2025. Each Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid submitted. Bid Security must be in the form set forth in the Instructions to Bidders and submitted in a separate sealed envelope clearly labeled Bid Security. Bid Security must be in one of the following forms: Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Certified Share Draft or an approved Bond Form. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Certificate of Insurance and Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds both in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Price and in accordance with other requirements outlined in the Bid Documents. Should the successful bidder fail or neglect to furnish satisfactory performance/payment bonds, refuse to enter into a Contract on the basis of the bid, or fail to meet the requirements of this Notice and the specifications regulating the award, the bidder's security may be retained as liquidated damages. No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of forty-five (45) calendar days after the date and hour set for opening of bids. The Board of Education of the Independence Community School District reservesthe right to conduct such investigations as allowed by law to assist in the evaluation of and to establish the responsibility and qualifications of the apparent low bidders to perform the work in accordance with the contract documents to its satisfaction within the prescribed time. In addition, the District may require submission by the apparent low bidder of AIA Document A305, Contractor Qualification Statement, at its discretion The right is reserved to reject any and all bids, or any part thereof, and to waive informalities or irregularities and to enter into such Contract or Contracts as shall be deemed in the best interests of the Independence Community School District. Doc Notes: Bid documents will be available for viewing at the Independence Community School District Administrative Office, the Engineer's office, 1001 Office Park Road, Suite 120, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265. Any shipping and handling costs are the responsibility of the bidder. Plan deposits will be refunded upon the return of the documents, in reusable condition to Larson Engineering within 14 days after the award of the project. Failure to comply will result in the forfeiture of the plan deposit.