Site work for a water / sewer project in Algona, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

**As of September 16th, 2025, the project was awarded to Reutzel Excavating, with an awarded amount of $133,800.10.** Site Directions: Buffer Site is Approximately 4 Miles North of Algona in Kossuth County, Iowa. Est. Completion Date: Nov. 30, 2025 Work will generally include the construction of a saturated buffer, including installation of 7,900 feet of plastic drain tile, 10 water control structures, 3 concrete manholes, minor grading and stabilization activities, and all associated work and incidentals required to complete the project. The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The work is located approximately 4 miles north of Algona in Kossuth County, Iowa. B. Work on the repair or improvement shall commence upon approval of the contract by the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors, and as stated in the Notice to Proceed. All work under the Contract must be substantially completed (construction portion) no later than November 30, 2025. Damages in the amount of $125.00 per day, for the construction portion and substantial completion date, will be assessed for each day the work remains incomplete The work consists of the mobilization and demobilization of the contractor's forces and equipment necessary for performing the work required under the contract. It does not include mobilization and demobilization for specific items of work for which payment is provided elsewhere in the contract. Mobilization will not be considered as work in fulfilling the contract requirements for commencement of work. An inspection trench at least 10 inches wide shall be dug at the location shown on the drawings or as directed by the engineer or his representative. The trench shall be at least 6 feet deep measured from the original ground line, unless otherwise shown on the plans. The Engineer or his representative shall examine the trench and excavated material to identify tile lines. Size, material, operating condition and direction of flow of each conduit shall be documented. Location and flow line elevation of each conduit shall be surveyed with horizontal and vertical control based on benchmarks shown on the plans. The inspection trench shall be documented by surveying the natural ground and trench bottom location and elevations at the beginning, end, and every 50 feet for trenches longer than 50 feet. Backfilling shall not be started without approval of the Engineer. See Section 5 for backfill specifications. Trench shields, shoring and bracing, or other methods necessary to safeguard the workers and work, and to prevent damage to the existing improvements shall be furnished, placed, and subsequently removed by the contractor.