072027001

The WRA Joint Trunk Phase 14, Segment 3 project, identified as Activity ID 07-2027-001, is a public improvement contract managed by the Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority and the City of Des Moines. The scope of work involves the construction of sanitary sewer infrastructure along Walnut Creek, spanning the cities of Clive, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights in Iowa. Key construction activities include the installation of approximately 16,652 feet of open cut sanitary sewer (60-inch and 66-inch) and 3,000 feet of trenchless construction, along with the installation of manholes, special structures, flow metering equipment, and new electrical service. Additional requirements include bypass pumping, dewatering, storm sewer and water main replacement, and the restoration of Hot Mix Asphalt and Portland Cement Concrete surfaces. The project has an engineer's estimate of 40,372,230.00 dollars, with a substantial completion deadline of October 1, 2029, and final completion by May 18, 2030. The contract is subject to strict compliance with the 2026 SUDAS Standard Specifications, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, and American Iron and Steel requirements. Bidders are required to provide a 10 percent bid bond, and the successful contractor must provide performance, payment, and maintenance bonds. The project also mandates adherence to the City of Des Moines Contract Compliance Program, including Equal Employment Opportunity and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise utilization. Failure to meet specific milestones, such as trail closures and meter installations, will result in daily liquidated damages.