2022 ADA Pedestrian Ramp Sidewalk Project

Construction of the 2022 ADA Pedestrian Ramp Sidewalk Project and as hereinafter described in general and as described in detail in the plans and specifications now on file in the Office of the City Clerk, Charles City, lowa. Proposals will be opened and read aloud immediately following 2:00 p.m. on the same day in the City Hall, Charles City, lowa. The extent of the work involved is the furnishing of labor, equipment and new materials for the construction of the Improvements. Approximate quantities for major construction items include the following: Description Quantity Sidewalk Pavement Removal 1,675 S.F. 4" PCC Sidewalk 725 S.F. PCC Ped Ramp Sidewalk 950 S.F. Detectable Warning Surface 140 S.F. sodding 1,000 S.F. Curb and Gutter Remove and Replace 90 L.F. The Proposal shall be made out on the form furnished by the City of Charles City and obtained from the Charles City City Engineer and must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Bidders shali not be permitted to withdraw their bids for a period of thirty (30) days after the same are opened. The City of Charles City in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, U.S.C. 2000d 4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to the advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex age, or disability in consideration for an award. By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products of, provisions grown, and coal produced within the State of lowa and to lowa Domestic Labor. The right is reserved, as the interest of the City of Charles City, lowa, may require, to reject all bids, any unresponsive bid and to waive technicalities in bids received. The work under this project shall be completed on or before May 31, 2023. Payment for said "2022 ADA Pedestrian Ramp Sidewalk Project" will be made from cash on hand or from such other funds as may be legally used for such purposes. Monthly estimates will be made by the CITY and payment will be made to the CONTRACTOR in the amount of ninety five percent (95%) of said estimate on or about the tenth of the following month. In accordance with lowa Code Chapter 573, final payment of retained funds shall be released thirty (30) days following the City Council action accepting the project and authorizing final payment. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a bond in an amount equal to one hundred (100) percent of the contract price, said bond to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City Council and which shall guarantee a 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 from claims and damages of any kind caused by the operations of the Contractor. Plans and specifications governing the construction of the proposed improvements have been prepared by the Charles City Engineering Department which plans and specifications and the proceedings of the City Council referring to and defining said proposed improvements are hereby made a part of the Notice by reference, and the proposed contract shall be executed in compliance therewith. Copies of said plans and specifications are now on file with the Charles City City Clerk and may be examined by the bidders.

Division 31 -	Earthwork, Earthwork Methods.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways.