Recreational River Area and Riverbank Improvements Project

The work under the proposed contract shall commence within ten (10) calendar days after the date set forth in the written Notice to Proceed and shall be performed regularly and diligently throughout the duration of the project. Contractor shall reach substantial completion no later than October 6, 2023 and shall fully complete close-out of the project no later than November 17, 2023. In addition, certain structures shall be completed within the calendar days specified in the plans. Calendar days allotted for specific closures within certain trails shall apply only to each individual trail. Liquidated damages in the amount of $1000 per calendar day shall be assessed for each calendar day that work remains uncompleted after the completion date. : Each Form of Proposal shall be accompanied by a bid security as defined in the Instructions to Bidders- Division 1 Section 05. Performance and Payment Bonds: The successful Bidder shall furnish to the City a performance bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, guaranteeing faithful performance of the contract and guaranteeing the completed project against defective workmanship and materials for a period of two (2) years from and after completion and acceptance by the City. The successful Bidder shall also provide a payment bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price guaranteeing payment of all persons supplying labor and materials, or both, in the execution of the work provided for in the contract. If any prospective bidder is in doubt as the true meaning of any parts of the contract documents, the bidder may request an interpretation from the Engineer, in writing, through email. Questions received less than five (5) days prior to the date for opening bids may not be answered. Contact individuals shall be as follows: Matthew Tolan, EI Engineering Division 220 Clay Street Cedar Falls, Iowa matthew.tolan@cedarfalls.com Any interpretation of the contract documents will be made in writing and only by addendum with online notification given to bidders. Only questions answered by Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. Addenda may be issued to clarify, correct or change the contract documents as deemed advisable by the City of Cedar Falls or the Engineer of record. Preference for Iowa Products and Labor: By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa. In accordance with Iowa statues, a resident bidder shall be allowed a preference as against a nonresident bidder from a state or foreign country if that state or foreign country give or requires any preference to bidders from that state or foreign country, including but not limited to any preference to bidders, the imposition of any type of labor force preference, or any other form of preferential treatment to bidders or laborers from the at state or foreign country. The preferences 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 instance 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. Failure to submit a fully completed Bidder Status Form with the bid may result in the bid being deemed nonresponsive and rejected. Preference for Iowa Products and Labor: By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa. In accordance with Iowa statutes, a resident bidder shall be allowed a preference as against a nonresident bidder from a state or foreign country if that state or foreign country gives or requires any preference to bidders from that state or foreign country, including but not limited to any preference to bidders, the imposition of any type of labor force preference, or any other form of preferential treatment to bidders or laborers from that state or foreign 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 instance 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. Failure to submit a fully completed Bidder Status Form with the bid may result in the bid being deemed nonresponsive and rejected. Contractors and approved subcontractors will be provided a Sales Tax Exemption Certification to purchase building materials, supplies or equipment to be used in the performance of this project. Products utilized in the construction of this project shall be exempt from tax as provided by Code of Iowa Sections 423.2 and 423.45. This project involves the construction of seven instream structures and upland improvements within, and on the banks, of the Cedar River in Cedar Falls, Iowa The project to which the construction work covered by this contract pertains is being assisted by the United States of America through federal assistance provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce- Economic Development Administration (EDA). Neither EDA, nor any of its department, entities, or employees is party to this contract. Therefore, this project is subject to federal labor standard requirements, including Davis Bacon-Act (federal prevailing wage requirements for laborers and mechanics on site). Bidders should submit completed and signed Lobbying Certification and Restriction Form (CD-512), Requirement for Affirmative Action (EEO), EDA Contracting Provisions for Construction Project, and EDA Construction Site Sign Specifications. Federal Participation Disclosure: This project will be partially funded with Federal funds from the United States department of Commerce. Economic Development Administration and therefore is subject to the federal laws and regulations associated with that program. Published upon order of the City Council of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Due to inclement weather conditions the meeting will not be mandatory for bidding purposes, but City staff will still hold a meeting at 3pm at Gateway Business Park for those who would like to attend.

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