Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Marion, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

The general nature of the work on which bids are requested is: Install 180 LF of 6" PVC Water Main and 1900 LF of 8" PVC Water Main along existing water main in Grand Avenue. Project also includes removal of sidewalk/driveways and miscellaneous related work and appurtenances in accordance with the contract documents. Doc Note - The plans and specifications are now on file in the office of the Marion Water Department. Copies thereof may be obtained at the office of the Water Department. One set of bidding documents for the above project is available without charge to prospective bidders, i.e. qualified general contractors and subcontractors. A fee for shipping will also be included and is due prior to shipping. The Marion Water Department is the only authorized source of bidding documents and proposal forms. Bidding documents and proposal forms obtained from any other source may have an incomplete set of documents. Bidders using bidding documents and/or proposal forms not obtained from the Marion Water Department are advised to contact the Marion Water Department to provide a contact name, mailing address and phone number to enable receipt of necessary addenda. Reproduction of these documents without the express permission of the Marion Water Department is prohibited. Plans will be emailed to contractors requesting plans. Work shall be completed by October 31 st, 2025. Liquidated damages in the amount of $200.00 per day will be assessed for each day in excess of these schedules. The project may be suspended for spring hydroseeding if needed but all other work shall be completed by October 31st, 2025. Each bidder shall accompany its bid in a separate sealed and plainly marked envelope with a 5% bid security as defined in Code of Iowa Section 26.8 and as specified in the Instructions to Bidders. 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 to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the Marion Water Board of Trustees and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all material and labor and protect and save harmless the City/Water Department from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the contract. Upon completion of the project and before final acceptance by the Marion Water Board of Trustees, the contractor will be required to post a 2-year maintenance bond. The City of Marion Water Department 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