Municipal Water Well Improvements

No Bids were received by owner The work to be done under the proposed contract shall commence on written Notice to Proceed following award of such contract. The work shall be completed no later than April 1, 2023 or the bidder must pay as liquidated damages in the amount of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for each calendar day that any work remains uncompleted beyond the completion date. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond, cashier's or certified check, or a credit union certified share draft, in a separate sealed envelope enclosed with the sealed bid in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the proposal. If a bid bond is submitted, it must be on the form provided with the Contract Documents. The certified or cashier's check shall be drawn on a bank in Iowa or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States of America; the certified share draft shall be drawn on a credit union in Iowa or a credit union chartered under the laws of the United States; and such check or draft shall be made payable to the City of Dayton as security that if awarded a contract by resolution of said Council, the Bidder will enter into a contract at the prices bid and furnish the required performance and maintenance bond and certificate of insurance. The certified 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 or provide a certificate of insurance or file an acceptable performance and maintenance bond on the form provided in the specifications within ten (10) days after the acceptance of the Bidder's proposal by resolution of said Council. No bidder may withdraw a proposal within sixty (60) days after the date set for opening bids. Pursuant to 875 Iowa Administrative Code, Chapter 156, each proposal shall be accompanied by a Bidder Status Form. By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa. When awarding a contract for a public improvement to the lowest responsible bidder, the City shall allow a preference to a resident bidder as against a nonresident bidder that is equal to any preference given or required by the home state or foreign country in which the nonresident bidder is a resident without regard to whether such preferences are actually enforced by the applicable regulatory body in each state. The award of contract will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Contract shall be subject to the requirements of the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and the regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency that are applicable All work and materials shall comply with the proposed plans, specifications and proposed form of contract now on file with the City Clerk, Dayton, Iowa. Said documents are by reference made a part hereof, as though fully set out and incorporated herein. The project includes but is not limited to the following major items of work: Install well casing in the existing City Well #4. (8" and 6" SD21 PVC or 7" steel) Install well pump and VFD in the existing MCC Rehabilitate storm sewer within 200'of Wells This project is being financed in part with a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and a State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan. Any bidder or equipment supplier whose firm or affiliate is listed on the U.S. General Services Administration Excluded Parties List System will be prohibited from the bidding process. Contractors will be required to comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements. Payment to the Contractor will be made in cash from such funds as are legally available. Payment to the Contractor will be made in monthly estimates and one final payment. Monthly estimates will be equivalent to ninety-five percent (95%) of the Contract value of the work completed during the preceding calendar month. Estimates will be prepared on the first day of each month by the Contractor, subject to the approval of the Engineer, who will certify each approved estimate to the City Council for payment within thirty (30) days of acceptance by the Council. Such monthly payments shall in no way be construed as an act of acceptance for any of the work partially or totally completed. Final payment to the Contractor will be made not earlier than thirty-one (31) days from and after the final acceptance of said work by the City, subject to the conditions and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 573 of the Code of Iowa. No such partial or final payment will be due until the Contractor has certified that the materials, labor and services involved in each instance have been paid for in accordance with the requirements stated in the specifications. A Sales Tax Exemption Certificate will be available from the City for all materials purchased for incorporation into the Project. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a bond in an amount equal to one hundred per cent (100%) of the Contract price, said bond to be issued by a responsible surety, approved by the City and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the Contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor and protect and save harmless the City and the Engineer from all claims and damages of any kind caused by the operation of the Contractor, and shall also guarantee the maintenance of the work contracted for a period of two (2) years from the time of acceptance of the improvements by the City Council. The work to be performed under this contract is subject to the requirements of section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701u (section 3). The purpose of section 3 is to ensure that employment and other economic opportunities generated by HUD assistance or HUD-assisted projects covered by section 3, shall, to the greatest extent feasible, be directed to low- and very low-income persons, particularly persons who are recipients of HUD assistance for housing. The parties to this contract agree to comply with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR part 135, which implement section 3. As evidenced by their execution of this contract, the parties to this contract certify that they are under no contractual or other impediment that would prevent them from complying with the part 135 regulations. The contractor agrees to send to each labor organization or representative of workers with which the contractor has a collective bargaining agreement or other understanding, if any, a notice advising the labor organization or workers' representative of the contractor's commitments under this section 3 clause, and will post copies of the notice in conspicuous places at the work site where both employees and applicants for training and employment positions can see the notice. The notice shall describe the section 3 preference, shall set forth minimum number and job titles subject to hire, availability of apprenticeship and training positions, the qualifications for each; and the name and location of the person(s) taking applications for each of the positions; and the anticipated date the work shall begin. The contractor agrees to include this section 3 clause in every subcontract subject to compliance with regulations in 24 CFR part 135, and agrees to take appropriate action, as provided in an applicable provision of the subcontract or in this section 3 clause, upon a finding that the subcontractor is in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR part 135. The contractor will not subcontract with any subcontractor where the contractor has notice or knowledge that the subcontractor has been found in violation of the regulations in 24 CFR part 135. The contractor will certify that any vacant employment positions, including training positions, that are filled (1) after the contractor is selected but before the contract is executed, and (2) with persons other than those to whom the regulations of 24 CFR part 135 require employment opportunities to be directed, were not filled to circumvent the contractor's obligations under 24 CFR part 135. Noncompliance with HUD's regulations in 24 CFR part 135 may result in sanctions, termination of this contract for default, and debarment or suspension from future HUD assisted contracts. With respect to work performed in connection with section 3 covered Indian housing assistance, section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450e) also applies to the work to be performed under this contract. Section 7(b) requires that to the greatest extent feasible (i) preference and opportunities for training and employment shall be given to Indians, and (ii) preference in the award of contracts and subcontracts shall be given to Indian organizations and Indian-owned Economic Enterprises. Parties to this contract that are subject to the provisions of section 3 and section 7(b) agree to comply with section 3 to the maximum extent feasible, but not in derogation of compliance with section 7(b). The Wage-Determination "General Decision Number: IA20210028" is required to be followed on this project. Contractors must be registered and have an active account in website. This improvement project is being constructed and paid for pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 26 and 384 of the Code of Iowa. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities and irregularities and award a contract as it shall deem for the best interest of the City. As of September 4, 2023, no rebid information available from city

Division 03 -	Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings.
Division 09 -	Finishes.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Extinguishers, Storage Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment, Scaffolding.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Division 26 -	Electrical.
Division 27 -	Communications, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Fences and Gates, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Common Work Results for Utilities, Water Utility Distribution Equipment, Water Utility Pumping Stations, Wastewater Utility Pumping Stations, Sanitary Utility Sewerage Force Mains.
Division 40 -	Process Integration, Water Process Piping.
Division 45 -	Industry-Specific Manufacturing Equipment.
Division 46 -	Water and Wastewater Equipment.