This is a Request for Bid for the S. 35th Street Trail Reconstruction project in West Des Moines, Iowa. Bids must be submitted electronically by May 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. The project involves the reconstruction of an existing trail, including earthwork, trail pavement, and surface restoration. Key quantities include PCC shared use path pavement, PCC driveway pavement, earthwork, and seeding. Bidders must submit a scanned copy of a bid bond or cashier's check for 10% of the bid amount. A physical copy of the bid security is required from the apparent low bidder within 48 hours. The successful bidder must provide a performance and payment bond and a maintenance guarantee for four years. Preference will be given to Iowa products and labor. Work is to commence within 10 days of notice to proceed and be completed by August 15, 2026. Liquidated damages of **** per day will be assessed for uncompleted work. Payment will be made based on monthly estimates (97% of contract value) with final payment in accordance with Iowa statutes. Bidding forms, plans, and specifications are available online at wdm. ionwave. net. Assistance with electronic submission can be obtained by contacting the City Clerk's office.
The bid notice states that work on the project shall be completed by August 15, 2026. work on said project shall commence within ten 10 days of the written notice to proceed and shall be completed by august 15, 2026.
The bid notice states that payment will be made to the contractor based on monthly estimates in amounts equal to ninety-seven percent of the contract value of the 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 states that the contractor must provide the city with a guarantee of maintenance of said improvement in the form of surety 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 states that award of the contract will be made to the lowest responsible/responsive bidder with the lowest bid being determined by the lowest base bid, exclusive of any 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 declare they have examined the location of the proposed work and determined the amount and character of the proposed work and the material and equipment necessary to complete same in compliance with the project documents. he bidder declares they have examined the location of the proposed work and determined the amount and character of the proposed work and the material and equipment necessary to complete same in compliance with the project documents.
The bid notice states that liquidated damages in the amount of two hundred dollars (****) per day will be assessed for each day that the work remains uncompleted after the end of the contract period. liquidated damages in the amount of two hundred dollars **** per day will be assessed for each day that the work remains uncompleted after the end of the contract period.
The bid notice mentions a public hearing on May 18, 2026, where any interested person may appear and file objections. at said hearing, any interested person may appear and file objections thereto or to the cost of the improvements.
