2023 Asphalt Street Repair Project

The 2023 Asphalt Street Repair Project consists of milling of existing pavement (27,000 SY, 3"-5" Milling) followed by hot mix asphalt paving (8000 TN, 3"-5" Depth), curb and gutter removal and replacement, ADA compliant sidewalk and ramps and other associated improvements. Improvement locations are at several locations throughout Fort Dodge. The work shall be commenced on or before a date to be specified in a written "Notice to Proceed" of the City, the project shall be substantially complete by dates as further described. All work shall be completed by October 1 st , 2023. The bidder must also agree to pay as liquidated damages the sum of Two Hundred Fifty dollars ($250.00) for each "per calendar" day thereafter. The bid security must be in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid as security that if awarded a contract, the Bidder will enter into a contract at the prices bid and furnish the required performance and payment bonds and certificate of insurance.The certified check or cashier's check or certified share draft may be cashed, or the bid bond forfeited, and the proceeds retained as liquidated damages if the bidder fails to execute a contract, provide the required bonds, or file an acceptable certificate The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, said Bond to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City Council, and shall guarantee the faithful performance and the prompt payment of all materials and labor, and protect and save harmless the City from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operation of the contract, and shall also guarantee the maintenance of the improvements for the City for a period as required by the specifications, after its completion and acceptance by the City. The Contractor will be paid each month ninety-five percent (95%) of the Engineer's estimate of the value of acceptable work. Such monthly payments shall in no way be construed as an act of acceptance for any part of the work partially or totally completed. This improvement project is being constructed and paid for pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 384 of the Code of Iowa. Bidders shall bid on all items and sections as set out in the Proposal Form. The City Council will award a single contract to the lowest responsible bidder for the entire project

Division 31 -	Earthwork, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation.