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NOTICE TO BIDDERS PROPOSED WATER MAIN REPLACEMENTS

posted February 25, 2025

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General Nature of Public Improvement
Proposed Water Main Replacements - Grace Street, Minneopa Avenue, Allison Avenue, and
Casa Blanca Lane - Ottumwa Water & Hydro - 2025
This project includes replacing approximately 3,500 linear feet of 6-inch water main, including
but not limited to 9 tie-ins to the existing distribution system, 13 fire hydrants, and 72 water
service connections.
Time and Place for Filing and Opening Sealed Bids. Sealed bids for the work comprising each
improvement as stated above must be filed before 1:00 P.M. on March 13 , 2025 , in the office of
the General Manager at Ottumwa Water & Hydro, 230 Turner Drive , Ottumwa, Iowa. Sealed
bids will be opened at 1:00 P.M., March 13 , 2025 .
Time and Place Bids Will Be Considered. Bids will be considered by the Board of Trustees
during their meeting beginning at 4:00 P.M. on March 25, 2025 , in the office of the General
Manager at Ottumwa Water & Hydro, 230 Turner Drive , Ottumwa, Iowa.
Time for Commencement and Completion of Work. The work under the proposed Contract
shall commence upon issuance of the written Notice to Proceed. The proposed water main
improvements listed shall be fully completed on or before September 30, 2025 . The Bidder
agrees to pay as liquidated damages the sum of $ 500 for each consecutive calendar day after
the specified completion date that the project is not fully completed.
Bid Security. Each bidder shall accompany its bid with bid security as defined in Section 26.8 of
the Code of Iowa. Bid security shall be 10 % of the bid amount.
Contract Documents. Drawings and specifications governing the construction of the proposed
improvements have been prepared by French-Reneker-Associates, Inc., Engineers and
Surveyors, Fairfield, Iowa. The contract documents may be examined in the office of the
General Manager. Electronic Contract Documents may be downloaded at www.french-
reneker.com or at www.questcdn.com under login using QuestCDN #9541416 at no charge.
Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free
membership registration and downloading this digital project information. Paper Contract
Documents may be obtained from French-Reneker-Associates, Inc., at 1501 South Main Street,
Fairfield, Iowa 52556. A deposit of $ 50 shall be required for each set, refundable if returned in a
reusable condition within 14 days after award of the contract.
Preference for Iowa Products and Labor. By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be
given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa
domestic labor, to the extent lawfully required under Iowa statutes.
Sales Tax. Iowa sales tax will not be paid on materials purchased for this project. Ottumwa
Water & Hydro will issue a sales tax exemption certificate.
Published upon order of the Contracting Authority.