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Last Updated 12/05/2022 11:59 AM
Project Title

Drake Observatory Foundation Repair

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City, State (County) Des Moines, IA 50311   (Polk County)
Category(s) Government/Public
Sub-Category(s) Misc. Buildings
Contracting Method Competitive Bids
Project Status Contract Award, Construction start expected December 2022
Bids Due View project details and contacts
Estimated Value $360,940 [brand] Estimate
Plans Available from Agency's Affiliate - 11/07/22
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Description

Drake Observatory Foundation Repair. The City of Des Moines is pleased to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities or groups and encourages participation in City government. To better serve you, please notify us at least three business days in advance when possible at 515-283-4209, should special accommodations be required. Work on each improvement shall be commenced upon approval of the contract by the Council, and completed as stated below. A preletting conference will be held at 10:00 am on November 10, 2022 at Drake Observatory, 4898 Observatory Road, Des Moines, Iowa. Each bidder shall accompany its bid with bid security as defined in Section 26.8 of the Iowa Code and as specified by the Jurisdiction. By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa domestic labor, to the extent lawfully required under Iowa statutes. The bidder should not include sales tax in the bid. A sales tax exemption certificate will be available for all material purchased for incorporation in the project. Drake Observatory Foundation Repair, 102022021 The improvement includes excavation, subdrain, masonry work, foundation waterproofing, backfill, sodding and restoration, and other incidental items; all in accordance with the contract documents, including Plan File No. 646- 162/168, at Drake Observatory, 4898 Observatory Road, Des Moines, Iowa. This project shall be fully completed not later than May 31, 2023. The City of Des Moines (Jurisdiction) reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Details

Division 03 - Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 - Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 - Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 - Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 - Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 - Furnishings.
Division 21 - Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 - Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 - Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 - Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 - Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 - Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 - Utilities.

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