Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Ames, Iowa. Completed plans call civil work for a road / highway and sidewalk / parking lot.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS City of Ames, Iowa Public Improvement Project for the Public Works Department Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the 2024/2025 ACCESSIBILITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM, shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Ames, Iowa, prior to 2:00 PM local time on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 for work in accordance with the plans and specifications now on file in the office of the City Clerk. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the above time in Room 235, City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa. The city manager shall announce the results of the bidding, together with recommendations thereon, to the City Council at its meeting to be held at 6:00 PM local time on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in the Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa, at which time and place the City Council will hear objections to the proposed plans, specifications, and form of contract for said 2024/2025 ACCESSIBILITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM. The plans and specifications are now on file in the office of the City Clerk. Copies thereof may be obtained at the office of the Public Works Department. One set of bidding documents for the above project is available without charge to prospective bidders, i.e. qualified general contractors. A $20.00 fee will apply to additional sets and to bidding documents requested by other than prospective bidders as defined herein. The City of Ames Public Works 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 City of Ames Public Works Department are advised to contact the City of Ames Public Works 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 City of Ames is prohibited. The general nature of the work on which bids are requested is: 255 SY of pavement removal, 96 SY of 8" PCC pavement, 50 SY 14" PCC Pavement, 153 SY of Sidewalk Removal, 103 SY of 4" Sidewalk, 185 SY 6" Sidewalk, 195 SF of Detectable Warning, 129 LF Curb and Gutter, 85 LF of Curb and Gutter Removal and miscellaneous related work and appurtenances in accordance with the contract documents. All bids shall be submitted to said City Clerk on or before the time set herein for the bid opening. Bids shall be made on the Proposal Form furnished by the City of Ames, in a sealed and plainly marked envelope indicating it is a bid in response to this notice. Each bidder shall accompany its bid with bid security as defined in Code of Iowa Section 26.8 and as specified in the Instructions to Bidders. The City of Ames 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. 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 award and approval of the contract and performance bond. Work shall be completed no later than the designated contract completion dates of August 22, 2025 for work on Ridgewood Avenue and Mortensen Road. Should the contractor fail to complete the work by this date, liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day will be assessed for work on Ridgewood Avenue and Mortensen Road individually. Questions on this requirement should be addressed to Casandra Eames, Engagement Coordinator, City of Ames, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa 50010. E-mail: casandra.eames@cityofames.org or phone (515) 239-5219.