Demolition, site work, new construction and renovation of a water / sewer project in Independence, Iowa. Completed plans call for the demolition of a water / sewer project; water / sewer project; and water / sewer project.

Modifications to the wastewater treatment plant including replacement of fine screening and grit removal equipment; demolition of trickling filter biological treatment structures and equipment; construction of oxidation ditches, final clarifiers, and RAS WAS Pump Building; conversion from chlorine disinfection to ultraviolet disinfection; construction of aerobic digesters and modifications to the pump building to house blowers; demolition of the egg shaped anaerobic digesters; modifications to the existing sludge storage tank and construction of additional sludge storage; modifications to the Administration Building, construction of a storage building, electrical power distribution and standby power improvements; site utility and roadway improvements; construction of stormwater detention; and all necessary connections and appurtenances. A preference will be given against a nonresident Bidder from a state or foreign country if that state or foreign country gives or requires preference to Bidders or laborers from that state or country. The preference allowed shall be equal to the preference given or required by the state or foreign country in which the nonresident Bidder is a resident. In the case of a resident labor force preference, a nonresident Bidder shall apply the same resident labor force preference to a public improvement in this state as would be required in the construction of a public improvement by the state or foreign country in which the nonresident Bidder is a resident. OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any technicality, and to accept any Bid which it deems advantageous. All Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the time set for receiving Bids. The Contract Times will commence to run within 30 days after the Effective Date of the Contract or at the end of the bid acceptance period, whichever is earlier. Contract award shall be made based on the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder. Any Contract or Contracts to be awarded are expected to be funded in part by a loan from the Iowa Clean Water Fund (CWF). This procurement will be subject to applicable State and Federal laws and regulations. The Iowa CWF program strictly prohibits any contractor mobilization to the project site or commencement of any site activities prior to loan approval. CONTRACTOR may begin administrative activities such as subcontractor agreements, supplier purchase orders, shop drawings development, scheduling and schedule of values development, and other such paperwork prior to the loan being finalized. OWNER intends to pay for these CONTRACTOR administrative activities from their sewer fund until the loan has been finalized. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Women's and Minority owned businesses, are encouraged to submit Bids for this Project. Bidders must demonstrate positive efforts to utilize DBEs. Failure to comply could result in disqualification of Bidder and termination of financial assistance or other sanctions. The successful Bidder will be required to conform to the wage requirements prescribed by the federal Davis Bacon and Related Acts. All iron and steel products used on the Project shall be produced in the United States and comply with the American Iron and Steel requirements. For all further requirements regarding Bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and Contract Award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders included in the Bidding Documents.