Demolition and site work for a mixed-use development in Orient, Iowa. Completed plans call for the demolition of a educational facility; and for site work for a educational facility.

Neither the District nor its agents will assume liability for the inability of the bidder to submit a bid in a timely manner. Bids received after the deadline will be rejected. Bidders bear full and complete responsibility for the timely submission of such bid. Time of receipt shall be the time recorded and determined by the District or designee. The Work of the Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following: 1. Orient Macksburg school demolition and deconstruction. Bids will be received for the following: 1. General Contract, including Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil . Each Bid shall be made on a form furnished by the Architect , and must be accompanied by a certified check or cashier's check drawn on an Iowa bank, or Bid Bond to be executed by corporation authorized to contract as a surety in the State of Iowa , in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of the Bid, made payable to the Orient Macksburg CSD , Orient , IA and may be cashed by the District as liquidated damages in the event that the successful bidder fails to enter into a Contract and file a bond satisfactory to the District assuring the faithful fulfilment of the Contract and maintenance of said improvements as required by the law, the provisions of this Notice and Contract Documents within (10) days after acceptance of the lowest responsive, responsible bid. All bids shall be sealed and plainly marked. Any alteration of the Bid Form may be cause for rejection of the bid. State Sales Tax: This project is tax exempt. Do Not include State Sales Tax in any calculation of Bid totals. Contractor will be provided with IA sales tax exemption number for this project. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum, issued by a responsible Surety approved by the District and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the Contract and terms and conditions therein contained and the maintenance of said improvements pursuant to the provisions of the Contract Document. Bid Security shall be made payable to Orient Macksburg CSD , Orient , IA . Bid Security of two lowest Bidders will be retained until a contract has been awarded and executed, but no longer than 45 days. No Bidder may withdraw their bid within 30 days after opening of bids. Payment will be made by Orient Macksburg CSD from cash-on-hand from such sources as may be legally available. Monthly estimates will be paid to the Contractor as the work progresses in amounts equal to ninety-seven percent (97%) of the Contract value of the work completed during the preceding calendar month, including the actual cost (exclusive of overhead or profit to the Contractor) of materials and equipment of a permanent nature to be incorporated in the work and delivered to and stored at the job site. Such monthly payments shall in no way be construed as an act of acceptance for any part of the work, partially or totally completed. Final payment of the three percent (3%) due each Contractor will be made upon final acceptance of the work under the respective Contract by the District , and after receipt of satisfactory evidence that all claims pertaining to such Contract have been paid in full as provided in the Contract Document for said work. The work under the Contract shall be commenced on or before a date to be specified in the Contract or written Notice to Proceed of the Owner, and shall achieve Substantial Completion by 05-29-2026 . All bids will be governed by applicable provisions in the IA Code and District Policies. Doc note: Deposit will be refunced to bidders upon return of their complete set(s) of Bidding Documents, including any Addenda, properly bound and in good condition to FEH DESIGN within 14 calendar days after opening bids. Cash deposits will not be accepted. MBI plan deposit cards are also an acceptable method for deposit for documents. When shipping/postage is required, there will be a $20 non-refundable fee for each set of Bid Documents shipped. Orient Macksburg CSD , reserves the right to reject any and all bids, re-advertise for new bids, and to waive informalities that may be in the best interest of Orient Macksburg CSD . The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all offers. Last Request for Substitution Due: 7 days prior to due date of bids.