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

The project includes approximately 4,400 linear feet of sanitary sewer lining, 16 spot repairs, and 25 manhole adjustments to be constructed in various locations throughout the City of Bonaparte. All work must be performed in strict compliance with the drawings and specifications prepared by the engineers and surveyors. Bidders are required to submit their bids with a bid security equal to 10% of the bid amount. Each bid must be submitted using the forms provided in the contract documents, and must include all required certifications and documentation as outlined, such as bid security, certifications for contracts, grants, and loans, disclosures of lobbying activities (if applicable), intent to comply with federal requirements, certification regarding debarment and other responsibility matters, and documentation regarding Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) solicitation. Bidders must examine the site, the drawings, and all conditions prior to bidding. Alternate bids will not be considered unless specifically called for. Bidders are responsible for the timely delivery of their bids, and late bids will not be considered. The successful bidder must execute the required agreement and furnish performance and payment bonds each for 100% of the contract amount within ten days of receiving notice of award. The contractor is required to comply with all State and Federal requirements, including Equal Employment Opportunity and Buy America regulations, and all products and labor used should give preference to Iowa products and domestic labor to the extent required by law. Iowa sales tax will not be paid on materials for this project as the City will issue a sales tax exemption certificate. The work must commence upon issuance of Notice to Proceed and be fully completed by the specified date or liquidated damages will be assessed. If any person contemplating submitting a bid is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the drawings, specifications or other Contract Documents, or finds discrepancies in or omissions from the drawings or specifications, the person may submit to the Engineer a written request for an interpretation or correction thereof.