Eisenhower Elementary School Mechanical Replacement

The scope of work for the project located at 3170 Spring Valley Road, Dubuque, Iowa, 52001, includes, but is not limited to the following: Within the original Eisenhower Elementary School footprint, the project would consist of the design and replacement of mechanical systems including baseboard heaters, cabinet unit heaters, exhaust fans, and unit ventilators. Existing exterior louvers will be removed and infilled, while new louvers serving classroom packaged units will be added. An air handling unit on an elevated platform will be located within the mechanical room. Condensing units serving units above ceiling in classroom pods are located on the roof. As a result, some structural work is required. Within the Helen Keller addition, the existing boilers will be replaced, and a fire alarm notification system will be added. An exterior door in the link between the Eisenhower and Keller will be added; the existing exterior door will be replaced with aluminum storefront. This work will result in site improvements and interior and exterior structural work. Bids will be received, and project constructed under a single prime contract. Bids must be on a lump sum basis. Work to commence on or about June 7, 2023, with completion of work as follows: Substantial Completion of the Eisenhower Elementary School Mechanical Replacement Project shall be no later than August 18, 2023. Additional time restrictions/timelines may also be in place for this project and those restrictions are covered in the construction documents. Each Bid shall be accompanied by Bid Security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid submitted. Bid Security must be in the form set forth in the Instructions to Bidders. Bid Security must be in one of the following forms: Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Credit Union Certified Share Draft or an approved Bond Form. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Certificate of Insurance and Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds both in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Price and in accordance with other requirements outlined in the Bid Documents. Should the successful bidder fail or neglect to furnish satisfactory performance/payment bonds, refuse to enter into a Contract on the basis of the bid, or fail to meet the requirements of this Notice and the specifications regulating the award, the bidder's security may be retained as liquidated damages. No bidder may withdraw its bid for a period of forty-five (45) calendar days after the date and hour set for opening of bids. IOWA STATE SALES TAX: This project is tax exempt. Do Not include Iowa State Sales Tax in any calculation of Bid totals. Contractors and Suppliers will be provided an Iowa sales tax exemption certificate for this project. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids, or any part thereof, and to waive informalities or irregularities and to enter into such Contract or Contracts as shall be deemed in the best interests of the Dubuque Community School District. By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa to the extent lawfully required under Iowa statutes. All bids will be governed by applicable provisions in the Iowa Code and Dubuque Community School District Board Policies, including its Non-Discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy.

Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical.