HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolutions-2024-006RESOLUTION NO. 2024-006
A RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE OF MARCH 5, 2024, FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, ESTIMATE OF COSTS AND
AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICES FOR THE KIMBERLITE STREET — SOUTH
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND OPENING OF BIDS ON FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Whereas, MMS Consultants, has prepared the Plans, Specifications and Contract
Documents for the construction of the Kimberlite Street — South Improvements Project;
Now, therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Tiffin, Iowa:
1. The date for the opening and public reading of bids for the Project is set for
February 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and,
2. The date for the Public Hearing of the Project is set for March 5, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
and,
3. The date for consideration of bids for the Project by the City Council is set for March
5, 2024, at 7:00 P.M. and will be acted upon at such time and place or at such time
and place as may then be set.
4. That the City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to have published the Notice to
Bidders of the bid letting for the Project by posting at least once, not less than thirteen
(13) and not more than forty-five (45) days prior to the date set for receipt of bids, in
each of the following three places: (i) in a relevant contractor plan room service with
statewide circulation; (ii) in a relevant construction lead generating service with
statewide circulation; and (iii) on an internet site sponsored by either the City or a
statewide association that represents the City.
On the 6th day of February, 2024, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa,
Councilperson Orris introduced a RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE OF MARCH 5, 2024,
FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
ESTIMATE OF COSTS AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICES FOR THE
KIMBERLITE STREET — SOUTH IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND OPENING OF BIDS
ON FEBRUARY 29, 2024, and made a motion for approval. Motion seconded by
Councilperson Schnedler.
Ayes: Olney, Schnedler, Limkemann, Havens, Orris.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Whereupon five Council members were present and voted approval and Mayor Kasparek
declared that the a RESOLUTION SETTING THE DATE OF MARCH 5, 2024, FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT,
ESTIMATE OF COSTS AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICES FOR THE
KIMBERLITE STREET — SOUTH IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND OPENING OF BIDS
ON FEBRUARY 29, 2024 to be adopted and signified his approval of the same by affixing his
signature thereto.
Passed by the City Council on the 6th day of February, 2024.
City of Tiffin
ATTEST:
Abigail H9, , City Clerk
Tim Kasparek, Mayor
NOTICE TO BIDDERS — ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR KIMBERLITE STREET — SOUTH
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA.
Sealed proposals for the "Kimberlite Street — South Improvements Project" (the Project) will be received
by the City Clerk of the City of Tiffin, Iowa, until 10:00 A.M. on the 29th day of February 2024, and shall
be received in the City Clerk's office no later than said date and time. Sealed proposals will be opened
immediately thereafter by the City Clerk. Bids submitted by fax machine shall not be deemed a "sealed
bid" for purposes of this Project. Proposals will be acted upon by the City Council following at 7:00 P.M.
on the 5th day of March, 2024, or at such later time and place as may then be scheduled.
The project will involve the following: 800 CY Class 10 Excavation, 145 LF storm sewer, including 1
structure, 1,847 SY PCC paving, 261 SY HMA Paving, erosion control, seeding and other related work.
All work is to be done in strict compliance with the plans and specifications prepared by MMS
Consultants, Inc., of Iowa City, Iowa which have heretofore been approved by the City Council and are
on file for public examination in the Office of the City Clerk.
Payment for the Project will be made from such funds as are legally available for such purpose. Monthly
estimates will be paid to the Contractor as the work progresses in amounts equal to ninety five percent
(95%) of the contract value of the work completed during the preceding calendar month, including the
actual cost (exclusive of overhead or profit to the Contractor) of materials and equipment of a permanent
nature to be incorporated in the work and delivered to and stored at the job site. Such monthly payments
shall in no way be construed as an act of acceptance for any part of the work, partially or totally
completed. Final payment of the remaining amount due the Contractor will be made in accordance with
the provisions of Chapters 26 and 573 of the Code of Iowa.
Each proposal shall be made on the proposal form prepared for this purpose, which form may be obtained
from MMS Consultants, Inc. or reviewed at the City Clerk's office. Each proposal shall include the
certifications or documents listed in the Instructions to Bidders. Each proposal shall be accompanied bid
bond issued by a corporate surety satisfactory to the City of Tiffin, or certified check, or cashier's check
or a credit union certified share draft in a separate, sealed envelope in an amount equal to five percent
(5%) of the total amount of the bid. The certified check or cashier's check shall be drawn on a bank in
Iowa or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States of America, the certified share draft shall be
drawn on a credit union in Iowa or a credit union chartered under the laws of the United States; and such
check shall be made payable to the City of Tiffin as security that if awarded a contract, the Bidder will
enter into a contract at the prices bid and furnish the required Performance Bond and Certificates of
Insurance. The certified check or cashier's check or credit union share draft may be cashed, or the Bid
Bond forfeited, and the proceeds retained as liquidated damages if the Bidder fails to execute a contract or
file acceptable Performance Bond or provide acceptable Certificate of Insurance within ten (10) days after
the acceptance of his proposal by resolution of the City Council. No bidder may withdraw a proposal
within fifty (50) days after the date set for opening bids. Bid security of the unsuccessful bidders will be
returned as soon as the successful bidder is determined or within 30 days, whichever is sooner. Bid
security of successful bidder will be returned upon execution of contract and furnishing of bond. Other
bid bonds will be returned after the canvass and tabulation of bids is completed and reported to the City
Council.
The successful bidders will be required to furnish a bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent
(100%) of the contract price, said bond to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City
Council, and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor, and also protect and save
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harmless the City from all claims and damages of any kind caused directly or indirectly by the
operation of the contract, and shall also guarantee the maintenance of the improvement for a period of
two (2) years from and after its completion and formal acceptance by the City.
The following limitations shall apply to this Project:
Late Start Date: April 29, 2024
50 Working Days
Liquidated Damages: $500 per working day
The plans, specifications and proposed contract documents may be examined at the office of the City
Clerk. Copies of said plans and specifications and form of proposal blanks may be secured from the
office of MMS Consultants, Inc., 1917 S. Gilbert Street, Iowa City, Iowa, 52240.
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. The Iowa Reciprocal Preference Act applies to the contract with respect to bidders
who are not Iowa residents.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, and also reserves the right to waive techni-
calities and irregularities.
Published upon order of the City Council of the City of Tiffin and as provided by law.
Abigail Hora, City Clerk
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