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The City of Pella is seeking bids for the Pella Community Center Renovation Project. The project includes elevator and stair additions, ADA improvements, restroom upgrades, kitchen modifications, MEP work, and fire sprinkler improvements. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 PM local Iowa time on April 17, 2026, at the City Clerk's office. Bids will be publicly opened thereafter. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the Pella Community Center on March 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The project is scheduled to commence with material submittals, procurement, and mobilization on June 1, 2026, with substantial completion by April 5, 2027, and final completion by May 5, 2027. Bidders must submit a lump sum bid. Bid security is required, equal to 5% of the bid amount. The successful bidder must furnish proof of insurance, a performance bond, and a labor and material payment bond within ten days of award. Bids cannot be withdrawn for sixty calendar days after opening. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Minority and targeted small business participation is encouraged. A preference will be given to products and provisions grown and/or produced within the state of Iowa, with specific requirements for resident bidder status. Bidding documents can be examined online at www. ***. *. * and at the Master Builders of Iowa exchange, or obtained from the printer, Beeline and Blue, with a deposit.
The bid notice states that the project is scheduled to be substantially complete on April 5, 2027, with final completion by May 5, 2027.
The bid notice states that the city council may award a contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications.
The bid notice implies that bidders must be responsive and responsible, and meet specifications. It also mentions requirements for bid security and performance bonds.
The bid notice states that should the successful bidder fail or neglect to furnish satisfactory performance payment bonds, or proof of insurance, refuse to enter into a contract on the basis of the bid, or fail to meet the requirements of this notice and the specifications regulating the award, the bidder's security may be retained as liquidated damages.
A pre-bid conference will be held at the Pella Community Center on March 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and prospective bidders are encouraged to attend.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.