Columbus & Van Allen Elementary Schools New HVAC at Cafeteria, Gym & Kitchen

Deliver bids to the Business Manager). Bids shall be open to acceptance and irrevocable for thirty (30) days from the Bid closing date. The Bid shall be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the project specifications. However, the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or any part thereof, and to waive informalities, and to enter into such contract deemed to be in the best interests of the Chariton Community School District. Project Locations: 1215 LINDEN AVE, CHARITON IA 50049 & 1129 ASHLAND AVE, CHARITON, IA 500049 The Project shall be known as the Columbus & Van Allen Elementary Schools New HVAC at Cafeteria, Gym & Kitchen, Chariton Community School District, Chariton, Iowa. This project includes but is not specifically limited to adding air-conditioning systems to serve the gymnasiums, kitchens, and cafeteria areas at Columbus and Van Allen Elementary Schools in Chariton, Iowa for the Chariton Community School District. The existing heating and ventilating air handling units will be replaced with new air handling units that will provide cooling, heating, and ventilation. The new air handling units will be connected to the existing ductwork in these schools. Electrical system improvements will be made to each school to support their respective HVAC improvements. Construction Timeline: Construction to occur in Summer of 2023. Construction may begin when school is dismissed at the end of May 2023. Substantial Completion Date August 1, 2023 and Final Completion Date August 15, 2023. Bid Security in the amount of 5% of the bid in the form of a Bid Bond on form AIA A310, cashier's check, certified share draft or certified check drawn on an Iowa bank or credit union chartered under the laws of the United States shall accompany each bid in a separate, sealed envelope. Bid Security shall be payable to Chariton Community School District. Sales or use tax shall not be included in the bid. Pursuant to Iowa Code, at the time a Construction Contract is issued, the Owner will also issue an Exemption Authorization Letter and a Designated Exemption Entity, Iowa Construction Sales Tax Exemption Certificate for the purchase or use of building materials, supplies and equipment that will be used in the performance of the Work. Other requirements with respect to this provision are set forth in the Project Manual. By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown, and coal produced within the State of Iowa, and preference will also be given to Iowa domestic labor in the construction of said improvements. Upon award of a contract, the successful Contractor will be required to furnish a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100% of the awarded Contract amount, and within the time set forth within the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall also furnish a copy of its Certificate(s) of Insurance showing coverage is being provided consistent with that stated within the Project Manual. The Project shall be paid for in cash or in warrants drawn on such funds as may be legally used for such purposes and available to the Owner. Final payment to the Contractor shall be made as allowed by the Code of Iowa.

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Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.