This is a Request for Bid for the Grand Avenue Widening project in West Des Moines, Iowa. Bids are due by May 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. The project involves grading, subgrade preparation, modified subbase, PCC paving, patching, storm sewer modifications, traffic signals, pavement markings, traffic control, and site restoration. Bids must be submitted electronically via wdm. ionwave. net. A bid bond or cashier's check for 10% of the bid amount is required. The apparent low bidder must submit a physical copy of the bid security within 48 hours. A performance and payment bond of 100% of the contract price is required. The contractor must also provide a four-year maintenance guarantee. Preference will be given to Iowa products and labor. Work is to commence within 10 days of notice to proceed, with substantial completion by October 31, 2026, and full completion by June 30, 2027. Liquidated damages of $1,**** per day will be assessed for delays. Payment will be made based on monthly estimates, with 97% of the contract value paid, and final payment according to Iowa statutes and contract documents. Bidding forms, plans, and specifications are available at wdm. ionwave. net. Contact the City Clerk's office for assistance.
The bid notice states that work on the project shall be substantially completed by October 31, 2026, and fully completed by June 30, 2027. Liquidated damages will be assessed for each day the work remains incomplete after these dates. work on said project shall commence within ten 10 days of the written notice to proceed and shall be substantially completed by october 31, 2026. substantial completion includes all work through the end of stage 1. liquidated damages in the amount of one thousand dollars 1, **** per day will be assessed for each day that the work remains substantially incomplete after this date. work on said project shall be fully completed by june 30, 2027. liquidated damages in the amount of one thousand dollars 1, **** per day will be assessed for each day that the work remains incomplete after this date.
The bid notice states that payment will be made to the contractor based on monthly estimates, with 97% of the contract value paid for work completed during the preceding calendar month. payment will be made to the contractor based on monthly estimates in amounts equal to ninetyseven 97 percent of the contract value of the work completed during the preceding calendar month, and will be based upon an estimate prepared by the contractor on the first day of the month, subject to the approval of the engineer.
The bid notice requires the contractor to provide a guarantee of maintenance for a period of four years from the time of acceptance by the city. additionally, the contractor must provide the city with a guarantee of maintenance of said improvement in the form of surety for a period of four 4 years from the time of acceptance by the city.
The bid notice indicates that the award of the contract will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the lowest bid determined by the lowest base bid, excluding alternates, allowances, or unit prices. he bidder acknowledges that award of the contract will be made to the lowest responsibleresponsive bidder with the lowest bid being determined by the lowest base bid, exclusive of any alternates, allowances, or unit prices.
The bid notice requires bidders to certify that they have examined the location of the proposed work, determined the amount and character of work, and the necessary materials and equipment. They must also certify that the proposal is made in good faith, without collusion, and in conformity with specifications. Additionally, bidders must certify that neither they nor their principals are debarred, suspended, or excluded from participation by any federal department or agency. he bidder declares they have examined the location of the proposed work and determined the amount and character of proposed work and the material and equipment necessary to complete same in compliance with the project documents. and he bidder certifies that this proposal is made in good faith, without collusion or connection with any other person or persons bidding on the work. and he bidder declares this proposal is made in conformity with the specifications and agrees that in the event of any discrepanciesdifferences between any conditions of the bidders proposal and specifications, the provisions of the latter shall prevail. and he bidder certifies that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency.
The bid notice specifies liquidated damages of $1,**** per day for failure to substantially complete the work by October 31, 2026, and for failure to fully complete the work by June 30, 2027. liquidated damages in the amount of one thousand dollars 1, **** per day will be assessed for each day that the work remains substantially incomplete after this date. and liquidated damages in the amount of one thousand dollars 1, **** per day will be assessed for each day that the work remains incomplete after this date.
The bid notice mentions a public hearing on proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs at 5:35 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026, where any interested person may appear and file objections. However, a specific deadline for challenging the bid itself is not explicitly stated. he city council of west des moines, iowa, will hold a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of costs for the construction of said improvements at 5: 35 p. m. on monday, may 18, 2026 in the council chambers, **** mills civic parkway, west des moines. at said hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections thereto or to the cost of the improvements.
