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

This project includes installing approximately 907 feet of new 8-inch water main to improve the existing water system. About 785 feet will be installed using trenchless methods to limit surface disturbance, and about 122 feet will be installed using open trench construction. Work will also include installing 17 new water service lines to connect nearby properties to the new main. Two new fire hydrant assemblies will be installed along the water main. The project includes tying the new main into the existing system, installing valves and fittings, pressure testing and disinfecting the new water main, and restoring all disturbed areas such as pavement, sidewalks, driveways, and grass. Traffic control and erosion control measures will be provided as needed to complete the work safely and properly. The work shall commence upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed, and shall be completed on or before July 1, 2026. Sealed bids must be filed before 11:00 am on March 26, 2026, in the office of the Utilities Director. Each bidder shall accompany its bid with bid security as defined in Iowa Code Section 26.8, as security that the successful bidder will enter into a contract for the work bid upon and will furnish after the award of contract a corporate surety bond, in a form acceptable to the Jurisdiction, for the faithful performance of the contract, in an amount equal to 100% of the amount of the contract. Said corporate surety bond shall guarantee the prompt payment of all material and labor, protect and save harmless the City of Newton from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the contract, and guarantee the maintenance of the improvement for a period of two years from acceptance of the contract. Bid security must be in the form specified, and the bid shall contain no condition except as provided in the specifications. The City of Newton reserves the right to defer acceptance of any bid for a period of sixty days after receipt of bids and no bid may be withdrawn during this period. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, and to enter into such contract, or contracts, as it deems in the best interest of the jurisdiction. Contractor shall fully complete the project on or before July 1, 2026. Liquidated damages of $100.00 per calendar day will be assessed for work not completed within the designated contract term.