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

This project includes installation of approximately 1,066 feet of 42" and 24" storm sewer, 2 manholes, approximately 1,000 Sy HMA paving, approximately 2,900 Cy topsoil salvage and respread, approximately 2,500 Cy furnished borrow removals, fittings, and other related work necessary to complete this project. This work is shown in detail on the construction plans and specifications on file with the City Clerk. Doc Note - Documents available at Online. Plans and specifications governing the construction of the proposed improvements have been prepared by CGA, 739 Park Avenue, Ackley Iowa; phone 641-847-3273. printed copy can be obtained by contacting Beeline + Blue at 2507 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312 or by phone at 515- 244-1611. A $50 refundable deposit is required for all printed plan sets and specifications. The fee is REFUNDABLE, provided the following conditions are met: 1) The plans and specifications are returned complete and in good usable condition and 2) they are returned to the above address within fourteen (14) calendar days after the award of the project. All bids must be filed on or before the Noon deadline previously stated. All bids shall be made on forms furnished by the City and must be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope and plainly identified. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond, cashier's or certified check, or a credit union certified share draft, in a separate sealed envelope in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the proposal. The certified or cashier's check shall be drawn on a bank in Iowa or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States or said certified share draft should be drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States; and such check or share draft shall be made payable to the City Clerk, City of Ackley, Iowa, as a security that if awarded a contract, the Bidder will enter into a contract at the prices bid and furnish the required performance and payment bond and certificate of insurance. The certified or cashier's check or certified share draft may be cashed, or the bid bond redeemed, if the Contractor fails to enter into a contract, or fails to provide a certificate of insurance within ten (10) days after the acceptance of his proposal by resolution of Council. No bidder may withdraw a bid within sixty (60) days after the date set for opening bids. Liquidated damages in the amount of $500.00 per calendar day will be assessed for each day that work remains uncompleted after the deadline set below. Contractor shall begin work within ten days of the Owner's Notice to Proceed, and work shall proceed continuously until completed. Work must be completed by June 1, 2026. The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, said bond to be issued by a responsible surety and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and shall guarantee the prompt payment for all materials and labor and protect and save harmless the City from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operation of the Contractor. In addition, the bond shall guarantee against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years after completion and acceptance by the City. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities and technicalities. The Council reserves the right to defer acceptance of any proposal for a period not to exceed sixty (60) calendar days after the date bids are to be received. If awarded, one (1) contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder for base bid or alternate bid for Division 1 and Division 2 along with any add alternates thereto based on the amount of work and type of materials selected by the City. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to Engineer in writing. Mr. Lee Gallentine, P.E. & P.L.S. Clapsaddle-Garber Associates 739 Park Avenue Ackley, IA 50601 Phone: 641-847-3273 Fax: 641-847-2303