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07/29/2026 - USA | IA | LINN COUNTY | CEDAR RAPIDSMidsize City
Water System Variable Frequency Drive Replacements - The Work generally consists of replacing six variable frequency drives at the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant, five variable frequency drives at the 30th Street Drive Booster Station, and three variable frequency drives at Collector Well No. 6. The City Engineer' s opinion of probable construction cost for the Work is $ 2, 692, 000.
Water system variable frequency drive replacements Replacement of six variable frequency drives at J Avenue Water Treatment Plant, five at 30th Street Drive Booster Station, and three at Collector Well No. 6.
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The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking bids for the replacement of variable frequency drives (VFDs) at three locations: J Avenue Water Treatment Plant, 30th Street Drive Booster Station, and Collector Well No. 6. The estimated construction cost is $2,692,000. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on August 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT at the J Avenue WTP. Bidders are encouraged to attend. The bid submission deadline is August 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT. Required attachments include a bid bond or certified check, bidder status form, evidence of authority to sign, and contractor license number if applicable.
The response deadline for bids is August 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT.
The bid shall contain evidence of bidder's authority and qualification to do business in the state where the project is located or covenant to obtain such qualification prior to award of the contract. Bidder's state contractor license number for the state of the project, if any, shall also be provided on the bid form.
A pre-bid conference will be held at 10 a. m. on August 12, 2026, at the J Avenue WTP at 761 J Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA **** are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference.
The city engineer's opinion of probable construction cost for the work is $2,692,000.
7th Avenue at Cedar River Water Main Improvements - The Work generally consists of the installation of a 16- inch ductile ironwater main across the Cedar River by open cut installation at 7th Avenue to replace the existing 16- inch ductile iron water main at the 8th Avenue Bridge Cedar River Crossing. located at 7th Avenue From Valor Way SW, across Cedar River, to 1st St SE. The Engineer' s opinion of probable cost is $ 2, 560, 000. Early Start Date: Upon Receipt of Notice to Proceed Late Start Date: N/A
Water Main Improvements Installation of a 16- inch ductile iron water main across the Cedar River by open cut installation at 7th Avenue to replace the existing 16- inch ductile iron water main at the 8th Avenue bridge Cedar River crossing. Work includes excavation, pipe laying, backfill, compaction, disinfection, hydrostatic testing, restoration of river bed, and removal of causeway fill.
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Project involves installing a 16-inch ductile iron water main across the Cedar River at 7th Avenue. The estimated cost is $2,560,000. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 24, 2026. Bids are due by July 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT. The project includes construction, disinfection, testing, river bed restoration, and removal of fill material. Final completion is by April 30, 2027.
Milestone 1: Complete construction, disinfection, hydrostatic testing, and connection of water main from sta **** to **** by 01/15/2027. Final completion date is 04/30/2027.
A prebid conference will be held at 2:00 pm on 06/24/2026 at stephen j. cook memorial conference room, water administration building, **** shaver rd ne, cedar rapids, ia **** are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference.
The engineer's opinion of probable cost is $2,560,000.
2026 J Avenue Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacements and Repairs - The Work generally consists of removal and replacement of the existing systems on several buildings and roof repairs at six separate buildings. Roof replacement consists of adhered EPDM single- ply and asphalt shingle steep roofing. This project includes interior protection, tear- off, deck replacement, painting, plumbing, insulation, mechanical, vapor retarder, electrical, masonry, rough carpentry, joint sealants, and roof- related sheet m
2026 J Avenue Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacements and Repairs
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This is a Request for Bid for roof replacements and repairs at the 2026 J Avenue Water Treatment Plant. The work includes removal and replacement of existing roofing systems and roof repairs on several buildings. The project involves various construction tasks such as tear-off, deck replacement, painting, plumbing, insulation, mechanical, electrical, masonry, and sheet metal work. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 26, 2026. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond or certified check, a bidder status form, and evidence of authority to sign. The bid will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the bid opening. The contract time includes specific milestones for roof repairs and replacements, with a final completion date of July 30, 2027. Bidders must comply with equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination policies, and provide an affidavit of drug-free workplace compliance. A contractor license number for the state of the project is required.
The bid notice specifies several deadlines. Milestone 1 for roof repairs is November 6, 2026. Milestone 2 for roof replacement on the **** filters building is May 31, 2027. The final completion date for the entire project is July 30, 2027. The bid response deadline is June 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT.
The bid shall contain evidence of the bidder's authority and qualification to do business in the state where the project is located or a covenant to obtain such qualification prior to award of the contract. The bidder's state contractor license number for the state of the project, if any, shall also be provided on the bid form.
A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a. m. on May 26, 2026, at the J Avenue Water Treatment Plant, 761 J Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids IA, **** are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The city engineer's opinion of probable construction cost for the work is $2,100,****.
JORDAN WELL NO. 1 - ASR SYSTEM - The Work generally consists of installation of approximately 200 linear feet of 38- inch nominal surface casing, **** linear feet of 24- inch nominal production casing, and 400 linear feet of 22- inch nominal diameter open borehole drilled into the Jordan Aquifer. This project includes site preparation, well drilling, setting production casing, pressure cementing, well development, and testing. The Engineer' s opinion of probable construction cost for the Work is $ 3, 700, 0
Jordan Well No. 1 ASR System
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This is a Request for Bid for the Jordan Well No. 1 ASR System. The project involves the installation of approximately 200 linear feet of 38-inch nominal surface casing, **** linear feet of 24-inch nominal production casing, and 400 linear feet of 22-inch nominal diameter open borehole drilled into the Jordan aquifer. The scope of work includes site preparation, well drilling, setting production casing, pressure cementing, well development, and testing. The estimated construction cost is $3,700,000. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on May 27, 2026. Required attachments include a bid bond or certified check, bidder status form, and evidence of authority to sign. Bidders must also comply with equal employment opportunity and drug-free workplace policies. The bid will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after bid opening. Final payment will be based on actual quantities performed.
The bid will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the bid opening, and the bidder will sign and deliver the required number of counterparts of the contract with the bonds, insurance certificates, and other documents required by the bid requirements within 15 days after the jurisdiction's notice of award.
The bid shall contain evidence of bidder's authority and qualification to do business in the state where the project is located or covenant to obtain such qualification prior to award of the contract. Bidder's state contractor license number for the state of the project, if any, shall also be provided on the bid form.
A non-mandatory prebid conference will be held at 9 a. m. on May 27, 2026, at Northwest Water Treatment Plant, **** Ellis Road, Cedar Rapids, IA ****.
The question deadline is June 3, 2026, at 04:00 PM CT.
The engineer's opinion of probable construction cost for the work is $3,700,000.
MT. VERNON ROAD TANK AND WILSON AVENUE TANK RECONDITIONING - The Work generally consists of coating and miscellaneous improvements at two separate water storage tank sites. Work at the Mt. Vernon Rd tank site shall include abrasive blasting and recoating of the wet interior and exterior within containment, application of City name and logo, as well as furnishing and installing a submersible mixer and other metals and site improvements. Work at the Wilson Ave tank site shall include power- washing the exteri
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