Work under this contract includes selective interior demolition, concrete sidewalk and paving removal and replacement, exterior masonry patching, rough carpentry, exterior doors, interior doors, windows and finish hardware, gypsum board assemblies, acoustical ceilings, acoustical wall and ceiling treatments, painting, toilet room accessories, plumbing updates, HVAC equipment, power and lighting updates, site improvements and other related work. Each proposal shall be made on the official bid proposal form prepared for this purpose, which may be obtained from the Architect. Any alteration in the official bid proposal form will entitle the Board of Supervisors at its option to reject the proposal involved from consideration. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond or a certified check or cashier's check, drawn on a solvent state or national bank, or a certified share draft drawn on a credit union in lowa, and filed in a sealed envelope separate from the one containing the proposal. The bidder's certified check or bid bond shall be in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of the proposal, made payable to the Story County lowa. The check may be cashed by the Board of Supervisors or the bid bond forfeited to the Board of Supervisors as liquidated damages in the event the successful bidder fails to enter into a contract and file acceptable bonds satisfactory to the Board of Supervisors assuring the faithful fulfillment of the contract and maintenance of said improvements as required by law within 10 days after the acceptance of the successful bidder's proposal. Doc Note - Plans, specifications and proposed contract documents are on file with the Architect, for examination by bidders. Copies of said plans, specifications, Form of Proposal blanks and Form of Contract may be obtained from Roseland Mackey Harris Architects, P.C., 1615 Golden Aspen Drive, Suite 110, Ames, Iowa 50010, (515) 292-6075, upon written request and deposit of $100.00 per set after May 9, 2018. A refund of $100.00 per document set returned in good and usable condition within 10 days after the date of receiving bids will be returned to the requesting firm. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in an amount equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Said bonds are to be issued by a responsible Surety approved by the Board of Supervisors and shall guarantee that the Principal will promptly make payment to all persons, firms, subcontractors and corporations furnishing materials for or performing labor in the prosecution of the work stated and the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained and the guarantee that all work performed and materials furnished shall be free from defects for a period of one (1) year from the time of acceptance of said improvements by the Board of Supervisors. Work under the proposed contract shall be commenced immediately after the award of the contract and shall be completed and ready for operation not later than 90 calendar days after the notice to proceed, subject to any extension of time which may be granted by the Board of Supervisors. Work under the proposed contract shall be commenced immediately after the award of the contract and shall be completed and ready for operation not later than 90 calendar days after the notice to proceed, subject to any extension of time which may be granted by the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or to defer action on the proposals for a period of not to exceed 30 days from and after the date and time specified in this notice for receiving proposals Question Deadline 09/24/2024 Clarifications requested by bidders must be in writing not less than 7 days before date set for receipt of bids. Direct questions to Jeff Harris, email; jharris@rmharchitects.com.