Renovation of an educational facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a 23,010-square-foot educational facility; and 19,500-square-foot educational facility.

The project consists of two Base Bids that involve the removal and replacement of approximately 23,010 square feet of roof system and installation of a new EPDM roof system. An Alternate Bid 3 is included, which consists of the removal and replacement of approximately 19,500 square feet of roof system and installation of a new EPDM roof system. Each bidder must accompany the bid with a bid security in a separate envelope as security that the successful bidder will enter into a contract for the work bid upon and will furnish, after the award of the contract, corporate surety bond(s) acceptable to the Owner for the faithful performance of the contract in an amount equivalent to one hundred percent of the amount of the contract. The bidder's security shall be in an amount equivalent to 5% of the bid amount. Bidders are required to provide a statement regarding their residency status as required by 875 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 156. Contractors using materials, supplies, and equipment on projects for exempt entities may purchase these items without liability for sales tax. The contractor must have a purchasing agent authorization letter and an exemption certificate from the public entity for the construction project. Do not include sales tax on the bid form. No bid may be withdrawn for 30 days after the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids. The project has a target for Targeted Small Business participation of ten percent (10%). Bidders must be prepared to submit performance, payment, and two-year maintenance bonds. Out-of-state bidders must submit an Out-of-State Contractor Bond to the Iowa Division of Labor. A preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within Iowa, as well as Iowa labor to the extent required by law. The Owner intends to award a contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, provided the bid has been submitted in accordance with the bidding requirements, but reserves the right to waive informalities or irregularities and to reject any or all bids.