The project consists of the removal and replacement of the existing pool and pool pump house with new aquatic facilities. The existing bath house will be renovated and include upgrades to the building entry, guard area, restroom / locker rooms, and concessions. The project includes earthwork, new site paving to support the new facility, landscape enhancements, and updates to site utilities. Optional paper copies of the Plans and Specifications are available from INVISION Architecture, 501 Sycamore Street, Suite 101, Waterloo, Iowa, upon receipt of a $150.00 deposit (CHECK ONLY). Deposits are fully refundable if the plans and specifications are returned in usable condition (i.e., generally free of highlights, ink markings, tears, stickers, water stains and soiling) to the Waterloo AECOM office listed above by the end of the 14th consecutive day after the award of the contract. No deposits will be refunded for any requests or plans received after the 14th consecutive day, which includes plans returned via mail service. Plan holders are responsible for ascertaining when the project has been awarded. If the plan holder is the prime contractor, or a subcontractor or supplier of the prime contractor that has been awarded the project, Plans and Specifications do not need to be returned to receive the deposit. The prime contractor must submit a list of his subcontractors and suppliers for the City and consulting engineer to verify eligibility for the refundable deposit. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The Council of said City will conduct a public hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for the construction of the above-described improvement project at 5:30 p.m. on November 6th, 2023, said hearing to be held in the Harold E. Getty Council Chambers in City Hall in said City. A goal of at least ten percent (10%) for MBE participation on all City funded construction projects that are estimated at $50,000.00 or more. A goal of at least two percent (2%) for WBE participation on all City funded construction projects that are estimated at $50,000.00 or more. Any project funded in part or in total with federal funds shall follow the respective agencies contract compliance program and goals LIQUIDATED DAMAGES :Time is an essential element of this contract. It is important that the work be diligently pursued to completion. If the work is not completed within the specified contract period, plus authorized extensions, the contractor shall pay to the City Liquidated Damages in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,500.00) per day, for each day, as further described herein, in excess of the authorized time.