Renovation of a civil project in Ottumwa, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

Repairs to concrete structures located at the Water Pollution Control Facility, Walnut Lift Station, Orchard Lift Station, and Grandview Lift Station. All bids must be filed with the Clerk on or before the time herein set. All bids shall be made on forms furnished by the City, and must be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope and plainly identified. A bid bond, certified check shall accompany each bid, cashier's check or a Certified Share Draft in a separate sealed envelope in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount bid. If Bid Bond is submitted, it must be on the form provided with the Contract Documents. The Certified Check, Cashier's Check or Certified Share Draft shall be drawn on a bank or a Credit Union in Iowa or a bank or Credit Union chartered under the laws of the United States of America, which Certified Checks, Cashier's Checks or Certified Share Drafts shall be made payable to the Treasurer of the City as security that if awarded a contract, the Bidder will enter into a contract at the prices bid and furnish the required Performance and Payment Bonds and Certificate of Insurance. The Certified Check, Cashier's or Certified Share Draft may be cashed, or the Bid Bond forfeited and the proceeds retained as liquidated damages if the Bidder fails to execute a contract or file acceptable Performance and Payment Bonds or provide an acceptable Certificate of Insurance within ten (10) days after the acceptance of his proposal by resolution of the Council. No bidder may withdraw a proposal within thirty (30) days after the date set for opening bids. The checks of the unsuccessful bidders will be promptly returned to them after award of the Contract. The method of construction of all improvements shall be by contract in accordance with the Plans and Specifications and general stipulations for said improvements approved by the City Council. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a corporate surety Performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, said Bond to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City and authorized to do business in the State of Iowa, and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and the maintenance of said improvements in good repair for not less than four (4) years from the time of acceptance of the improvements by the City. The successful bidder shall also be required to provide Payment Bond as provided in the Specifications. The work under the proposed contracts shall commence by September 1, 2025, and after the issuance of the "Notice to Proceed" and shall be completed by June 30, 2026. This project has an intermediate completion date of November 15, 2025, for all work at the Primary Clarifiers. The City hereby reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities as it may deem to be for the best interests of the City