Affected Properties Program - 117 Midland Drive
| Location: | Iowa |
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| Posted: | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Council Bluffs |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | APP-82 2026 - 11 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
Bid Information
| Type | Request for Bid |
| Status | Issued |
| Number | APP-82 2026 - 11 (Affected Properties Program - 117 Midland Drive) |
| Issue Date & Time | 2/23/2026 03:00:00 PM (CT) |
| Close Date & Time | 3/13/2026 05:00:00 PM (CT) |
| Question Cut Off Date | 3/6/2026 05:00:00 PM (CT) |
| Notes |
The City of Council Bluffs Community Development is requesting bids for all work set forth in the plans, specifications, and proposals for this project. Major items of work for this project includes rehabilitation at the following property: 117 Midland Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 The City of Council Bluffs will accept electronic bid submittals in IonWave until the date and time listed for this solicitation. Hard copy bid submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered. Any bid submitted after the deadline will be automatically rejected. Each respondent is responsible for taking the necessary steps to ensure their submission is received and complete by the listed deadline. Incomplete submissions are automatically rejected. The City is not responsible for technical difficulties and will not allow late submissions due to the same. In order to submit a bid contractors must have an active SAM.gov registration. The bid will be administered and overseen by an authorized designee of the Community Development Department, Ryan Ossell (712-890-5353). Bids are due on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5 PM CST. |
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Community Development
209 Pearl St Council Bluffs, IA 51503 |
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Bid Documents
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Bid Invitation
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Acrobat / PDF | BINVAVL | 9147932 |
Bid Attachments
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Electrician Bid Form.pdf
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Electrician Bid Form must be completed, signed and attached under the Response Attachments" tab | 107 KB | 340441 | 3583398 |
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Plumber Bid Form.pdf
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Plumber Bid Form must be completed, signed and attached under the "Response Attachments" tab | 109 KB | 340441 | 3583399 |
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Bid & Proposal Acknowledgement.pdf
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Bid & Proposal Acknowledgement | 308 KB | 340441 | 3613013 |
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General Contractor Bid Form.pdf
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General Contractor Bid Form must be completed, signed and attached under the "Response Attachments" tab | 119 KB | 340441 | 3583330 |
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HVAC Bid Form.pdf
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HVAC Bid Form must be completed, signed and attached under the "Response Attachments" tab | 156 KB | 340441 | 3583333 |
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APP-82 2026 - 11
Affected Properties Program - 117 Midland Drive
Issue Date: 2/23/2026
Questions Deadline: 3/6/2026 05:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 3/13/2026 05:00 PM (CT)
Contact Information
Address: Community Development
209 Pearl St
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Page 1 of 17 pages
Deadline: 3/13/2026 05:00 PM (CT)
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Event Information
Number:
APP-82 2026 - 11
Title:
Affected Properties Program - 117 Midland Drive
Type:
Request for Bid
Issue Date:
2/23/2026
Question Deadline: 3/6/2026 05:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 3/13/2026 05:00 PM (CT)
Notes:
The City of Council Bluffs Community Development is requesting bids for all
work set forth in the plans, specifications, and proposals for this project.
Major items of work for this project includes rehabilitation at the following property:
117 Midland Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
The City of Council Bluffs will accept electronic bid submittals in IonWave until the
date and time listed for this solicitation. Hard copy bid submittals are not acceptable
and will not be considered. Any bid submitted after the deadline will be automatically
rejected.
Each respondent is responsible for taking the necessary steps to ensure their
submission is received and complete by the listed deadline. Incomplete submissions
are automatically rejected. The City is not responsible for technical difficulties and
will not allow late submissions due to the same. In order to submit a bid contractors
must have an active SAM.gov registration.
The bid will be administered and overseen by an authorized designee of the
Community Development Department, Ryan Ossell (712-890-5353).
Bids are due on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5 PM CST.
Bid Activities
Mandatory Bid Walk Through
2/27/2026 10:00:00 AM (CT)
There will be a mandatory bid walk through for this project at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 27th.
Bid Attachments
Electrician Bid Form.pdf
Download
Electrician Bid Form must be completed, signed and attached under the Response Attachments" tab
Plumber Bid Form.pdf
Download
Plumber Bid Form must be completed, signed and attached under the "Response Attachments" tab
Bid & Proposal Acknowledgement.pdf
Download
Bid & Proposal Acknowledgement
General Contractor Bid Form.pdf
Download
General Contractor Bid Form must be completed, signed and attached under the "Response Attachments" tab
HVAC Bid Form.pdf
Download
HVAC Bid Form must be completed, signed and attached under the "Response Attachments" tab
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Deadline: 3/13/2026 05:00 PM (CT)
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Requested Attachments
General Contractor Bid Statement
(Attachment required)
Please complete and sign the General Contractor Bid Statement and upload it in the "Response Attachment" tab.
Plumber Certification
(Attachment required)
Please complete and sign the Plumber Certification and upload it in the "Response Attachment" tab.
Electrician Certification
(Attachment required)
Please complete and sign the Electrician Certification and upload it in the "Response Attachment" tab.
HVAC Bid Form
(Attachment required)
HVAC Bid Form must be completed, signed and attached under the "Response Attachments" tab
Bid & Proposal Acknowledgement
(Attachment required)
Bid & Proposal Acknowledgement must be completed, signed and attached under the "Response Attachments" tab
Bid Attributes
1 Submittal Information
The City of Council Bluffs will accept electronic submittals in IonWave until the date and time listed for this
solicitation. Hard copy submittals are not acceptable and will not be considered. Any response submitted after the
deadline will be automatically rejected.
Each respondent is responsible for taking the necessary steps to ensure their submission is received and complete
by the listed deadline. Do not wait until the last minutes; incomplete submissions are automatically rejected. The
City is not responsible for technical difficulties and will not allow late submissions due to the same.
2 Certification
All general contractors working with the City of Council Bluffs Housing Rehabilitation Program must have attended
an approved training session and be certified as a Lead Safe Contractor/Worker and licensed with the Iowa
Department of Public Health. Where a suspected lead-based paint hazard is discovered by the contractor and
such suspected hazard is not covered in the bid document, the contractor shall immediately notify the
Rehabilitation Office.
I have read, understand and am certified
(Required: Check if applicable)
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3 Contractor Registration & Licensing
All General Contractors shall be licensed and registered with the City of Council Bluffs.
The Contractor, in addition to being licensed and registered with the City of Council Bluffs and certified as a Lead
Abatement Contractor with the Iowa Department of Public Health, shall be required to carry the following amounts
of insurance coverage. These limits may be provided by any combination of primary and excess policies. No
cancellation or change of the policy will be allowed without a written notice of change or cancellation, which must
be presented to the City ten (10) days prior to any alterations. If the policy is due to expire during the construction
period, a new certificate shall be presented to the City immediately upon renewal. The General Contractor shall
furnish a Certificate of Insurance subject to approval by the City Attorney evidencing the following:
a. Liability insurance for housing related environmental health and safety hazard evaluation and control
activities and Commercial General Liability insurance coverage (or its equivalent, in the minimum amount of two
million dollars ($2,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, including death or damage to property of others arising
out of work performed or responsibilities assumed under the license and which will identify the City of Council
Bluffs, Iowa as an additional insured. The aggregate limit shall be no less than two million dollars ($2,000,000);
b. Workers Compensation insurance sufficient to satisfy the laws of the State of Iowa;
c. Employer’s Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000); and
d. Auto Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000).
I have read, understand and agree
(Required: Check if applicable)
4 Mandatory Bid Walk-Thru
A mandatory bid walk-thru will be held at the project site at the following date and time:
Friday, February 27, 2026 between the hours of 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
I have read, understand and agree
(Required: Check if applicable)
5 Acknowledgement
The contractor hereby agrees that he/she has reviewed the terms and conditions and bid specifications attached
hereto and agrees to abide by said requirements. The contractor further agrees if this bid is accepted, to furnish all
materials and complete all work described in the bid specifications for the price stated in the bid documents.
I have read, understand and agree
(Required: Check if applicable)
6 Quantities/Measurements
The Contractor shall verify all stated quantities, measurements and dimensions prior to submitting a bid. Any
discrepancies in the plans or work write-up shall be brought to the attention of the Program Manager prior to
submission of bid. There will be no change order due to mistaken quantities, measurements or dimensions after the bid is received.
I have read, understand and agree
(Required: Check if applicable)
7 General Terms & Conditions
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Each Bid & Proposal for the project shall be opened at the date and time specified by the Instruction to Bidder and
shall be an irrevocable continuing Bid & Proposal, which the Owner may accept for a thirty (30) day period from
said date and time.
All Bid & Proposals shall be reviewed by the Community Development Specialist to determine the lowest
responsible bid. The total bid price must be within 15% of the written estimate prepared by the Inspection Staff at
the time of the initial inspection. Upon approval of the Community Development Specialist, the bid shall be
accepted by the Owner. Owner acceptance is subject to approval of a rehabilitation loan by the City of Council
Bluffs. If such loan is not approved, the entire Bid & Proposal is null and void.The owners signature on the Bid &
Proposal of Contractor is acceptance of Scope of work and approval of said general contractor.
The Owner is obligated to issue a written proceed order within thirty (30) calendar days from the acceptance of the
Contractor's Bid & Proposal. No work shall commence by the Contractor until he/she has received a written notice
to proceed. If the proceed order is not received by the Contractor within this period, the Contractor has the option
of withdrawing his/her Bid & Proposal.
Work shall meet all applicable local program regulations.
The Contractor hereby certifies that the bid submitted was prepared under his/her direct supervision and is fully
informed respecting the preparation and contents of the bid.
The Contractor agrees to comply with the Section 3 requirements as applicable. Section 3 requirements provide
that to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and employment be given to lower income residents
of the project area and contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to Section 3 businesses.
The Contractor will use its best efforts to afford minority and women-owned business enterprises the maximum
practicable opportunity to participate in the performance of this contract. As sued in this contract, the term
“minority and female business enterprise” means a business at least 51% owned and controlled by minority group
members or women.
The owner will permit the Contractor to use, at no cost, existing utilities such as light, heat, power and water
necessary to the carrying out and completion of the work.
The owner cooperate with the Contractor to facilitate the performance of the work, including the removal and replacement of rugs,
covering, and furniture as necessary. The premises will be occupied during the course of the contract work, except when: Utilities
such as water, electricity and gas are turned off for periods exceeding 8 hours; rehabilitation takes place in the kitchen or available
bathroom(s); extensive rehabilitation in several rooms requiring work over several days; a child under the age of 6 occupies the home;
occupants cannot be prevented from entering the work site after hours; and debris and dust cannot be contained in the worksite and
may spread to occupied areas.
Disputes or claims pertaining to the specifications, drawings or workmanship will be decided by the Housing &
Economic Development Manager. If the Owner or Contractor wishes to contest such finding, a request for an
appeal shall be directed to the Building Board of Appeals. The Building Board of Appeals shall review all facts and
issue a ruling.This finding will be binding on the Owner and/or Contractor.
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