Morgan Creek Park Lodge

LINN COUNTY CONSERVATION, PROJECT # 10-22

By direction of the Linn County, Iowa, Conservation Board in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26 of the 2007 Code of Iowa, notice is hereby given that sealed bid proposals will be received by the Conservation Board at its office at 10260 Morris Hills Road, Toddville, Iowa,  no later than 1 p.m. on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025, for the project entitled MORGAN CREEK PARK LODGE, Linn County Conservation Board Project # 10-22

The Conservation Board will hold a public hearing on this public improvement on February 24 ^th and, following said public hearing, shall consider approval of the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of construction for this project.

All bid proposals submitted by the time and date stated above will be publicly opened and read by the Conservation Director or his authorized representative at their office at 10260 Morris Hills Road on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025 at 1:05 pm. The Conservation Board has delegated this bid opening authority to the Conservation Director in accordance with Chapter 26, Code of Iowa. The Conservation Director will report the results of the bidding and his recommendation at the next Conservation Board meeting scheduled for Monday, February 24, 2025 at noon.

This public improvement consists of work to construct a new park Lodge by the Contractor.  This work shall include all necessary work to provide a completed and functional facility suitable for the county’s use and include all associated parking, site work and service connections per plans and specifications.

The estimated cost of construction for this project is Four million eight hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($4,850,000.00).  This estimate is for the completed pavilion and site work but does not include separate contracts pursued by the Conservation Board, Architect or Engineer.

Work associated with this project may commence following Notice of Award, Work must commence no later than April 1, 2025 unless authorized by the Board.

Final completion of project: April 17, 2026

A pre-bid meeting will be conducted on January 21, 2025 at 10:00 am.  The location of the meeting will be held in the Linn County Conservation Board Room at the Wickiup Hill Learning Center located at 10260 Morris Hils Road, Toddville, Iowa 52341.

Construction documents will be issued to Contractors upon deposit of $150.00 per set.  Deposits will be refunded upon return of Plans and Specifications in good condition to the printer – Rapids Reproductions within five (5) days after bid opening.  Postage and handling per set of Plans and Specifications of $15.00 is payable in advance and is non-refundable.  Construction documents are available from the Printer:

Rapids Reproductions, Inc.

6015 Huntington Ct, NE

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

1-800-383-1223

https://rapidsrepro.com

Plans and Specifications may also be viewed electronically on Rapids Reproductions Public Plan Room located at https://rapidsrepro.com/planroom/ .  First time users will need to register first, which is fast and easy.  Project documents will be available for ordering and instant print from this site.  For any questions or technical assistance with electronic format please contact Rapids Reproductions at 319-364-2473.

A set of Plans and Specifications will be on file at the Office of the Conservation Board.  Plans and Specifications will also be on file at the following places:

Master Builders of Iowa – Construction Update Plan Room

221 Park Street

Des Moines, Iowa 50303

Great Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Plan Room

24 North 9 ^th St, Suite A

Ft. Dodge, IA  50501

Dodge Data

3315 Central Avenue

Hot Springs, AR  71913

All addenda issued during the bidding period are to be covered in the bid and in closing a contract they are to become a part thereof.

Each proposal shall be made on the proposal form prepared for this purpose.  Any alteration in the official form of proposal will entitle the County, at its option, to reject the proposals involved from consideration.

Bidding periods are to be covered in the bid, and in closing a contract they are to become a part thereof.

By virtue of statutory authority and provisions, preference will be given to products and provisions grown and produced within the State of Iowa.

Bids shall be made as lump sum bids for the entire work. Prices quoted shall be guaranteed for a period of sixty (60) days after date of the bid.  It is intended that a contract be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Linn County and its Conservation Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive minor informalities in any bid or to make award in the best interest of the County.

Bid Security - Each bid must be accompanied with a bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the bid.  The form of the bid security shall be as prescribe by Chapter 26.8, Code of Iowa.   The bid security will be held by the owner until a contract is fully executed and bonds are approved by the owner.

All bids are required to provide a statement regarding their residency status as required by 875 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 156.

Contractors using “materials, supplies and equipment” on projects in designated “exempt entities” may purchase these items without liability for the sales tax.  The contractor must have a purchasing agent authorization letter and an exemption certificate from the public entity to present to the retailer, which specifies the construction project and will be available for that project only.  Owner will issue an authorization letter and an exemption certificate to the contractor and/or subcontractors for the purchase or use of building materials, supplies and equipment to be used on this project only.  DO NOT INCLUDE SALES TAX ON YOUR BID FORM.

Bid security shall be in a separate envelope marked “Bid Security” which shall also include:

APPENDIX AA              NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

APPENDIX CC             CERTIFICATION OF NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES

HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT

LIST OF PROBABLE SUBCONTRACTORS THAT MAY BE USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF     THIS PROJECT.

Performance Bond – The successful bidder shall be required to provide a performance bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.

An original and a copy of the bid proposal shall be enclosed in an envelope marked “Proposal” and bearing the title of the work and the name of the bidder.

Bidder shall also provide, as part of the bid form, a good faith effort to list all potential subcontractors who will or may work on this project.  A bidder that fails to include a list with the bid may be considered by Linn County a Non-Responsive Bidder.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the date of the scheduled closing time for the receipt of bids.

Bidders shall be prepared to submit a performance bond and payment bond and a two year maintenance bond conditioned on the faithful performance of the contract.  Out-of-state bidders shall be prepared to submit an out-of-state contractor bond to the Iowa Division of Labor in accordance with Chapter 91C of the Code of Iowa.

It is the intent of the owner to award a contract to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder provided the bid has been submitted in accordance with the bidding requirements.  The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Those projects that are funded wholly with Linn County, Iowa funds and to which Linn County, Iowa, or its Conservation Board are signatory; the successful bidders must comply with all county regulations, safety and OSHA regulations, and affirmative action programs.

Dated this 6 ^th day of January at Toddville, Linn County, Iowa

Conservation Board, Linn County, Iowa

By: Dennis Goemaat, Director

Publish: January 9, 2025