Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Ames, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a transportation facility; for paving for a transportation facility; and water / sewer project.

The general nature of the work on which bids are requested is: Entrance Road Paving Improvements to include pavement removal, 7" PCC Pavement for Entrance Road, 6" PCC Paving for Driveway Accesses, Subdrains, Storm Sewer Intakes and miscellaneous related work and appurtenances in accordance with the contract documents. 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 is to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City Council, shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained, shall guarantee the prompt payment of all material and labor, protect and save harmless the City from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the contract, and shall guarantee the maintenance of the improvement in good repair for a period of two (2) years from and after completion and acceptance by the City. The guaranteed maintenance period shall be four (4) years for new paving. Work shall commence as soon as possible after the award and approval of the contract and performance bond. The contractor shall have the choice to complete work within the calendar year 2025 or 2026. Once work commences it shall be actively constructed until it is completed. If the contractor elects to work in the calendar year 2025, work shall be completed no later than the designated contract completion date of August 1, 2025. If the contractor elects to work in the calendar year 2026, work shall be completed no later than the designated contract completion date of August 7, 2026. Should the contractor fail to complete the work by this specified date, liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day will be assessed. The City 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.