Construction of the Proposed Public Works Building All Work, materials, and equipment are to be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file in the office of the City Clerk, and at the office of HR Green, Inc. (Engineer), 8710 Earhart Lane SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404, by this reference made a part hereof as though fully set out and incorporated herein Construction of a pre-engineered steel building, approximately 5,400 square feet, including the building foundation, interior components as noted in Drawings, and site grading, together with related subsidiary and incidental work in accordance with the plans and specifications. Owner shall demolish existing building in March 2024. Contractor shall not break ground prior to April 1, 2024. Work under the proposed Contract Documents shall be commenced upon written Notice to Proceed to be issued on or before September 11, 2023 and shall be substantially complete on or before October 1, 2024 and shall be fully completed on or before November 1, 2024, subject to any extension of time, which may be granted by the Owner. The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance and Warranty Bond and a Payment Bond, each in an amount equal to one hundred (100) percent of the contract price. Said bonds to be issued by a responsible Surety approved by the Owner and shall guarantee that the Principal shall promptly make payment to all persons, firms, Subcontractors, and corporations furnishing materials for or performing labor in the performance of the Work stated and the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and the guarantee and maintenance of said facilities in good repair and working conditions for not less than two (2) year(s) from the Notice of Acceptability of such improvements by the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to readvertise for Bids or to defer action on the Bids received for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days from and after the date and time specified in this Notice to Bidders for receiving said Bids, and to waive irregularities and informalities.