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Holiday Lighting and Decoration Services
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The City of Council Bluffs, Iowa, is seeking bids from qualified and insured companies to provide holiday lighting installation, removal, and maintenance services for a designated event cycle, with the potential for renewal over four additional one-year periods. The contract will cover all aspects of the project, including personnel, supervision, materials, and equipment, with pricing to be included in the bid submission. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond if their bid exceeds $40,000, which must be at least 5% of the total bid amount, payable to the city, and must be accompanied by all pertinent documentation through the Ion Wave platform. The project is awarded on an all-or-nothing basis to a single contractor, and the contract term is set to expire on January 9, 2026, with options for renewal subject to a maximum 5% increase in costs per renewal period. Interested bidders have the opportunity to schedule a non-mandatory site tour during regular business hours before June 12, 2025, to better understand the scope of work. The bid process emphasizes compliance with specific submission requirements, including the bid bond, and adherence to the specified deadlines, with the response deadline set for June 20, 2025. The contract size is estimated to range between $50,000 and $200,000. The procurement process is managed through Ion Wave, and additional details, including the scope of work and submission instructions, are accessible via the provided online link. This project aligns with the city’s efforts to enhance its festive environment while ensuring transparency and competitive bidding standards.
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Agency
Place of Performance
IA, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
For the purpose of this bid, the following documents MUST be submitted:
Bid Bond (if bid total is greater than $40,000) All pertinent information outlined in Ion Wave
This is an all or nothing bid and will be awarded to one Bidder.
All Bidders should contact Dan Bettmann at +1 (555) 000-0000 to schedule a tour of the areas to be decorated, if interested. All tours must take place during regular work hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) no later than EOB on June 12, 2025. Tours are not mandatory.
CONTRACT TERM - The term of the contract will be for one event cycle, expiring January 9, 2026. Upon mutual agreement between the City and the Contractor, the contract can be extended for four one (1) year periods. If the contract is renewed, the Contractor's cost to the City can not increase by more than 5% from the previous year's cost.
BID BOND - In accordance with City ordinance, each bid in excess of $40,000 must be accompanied by cashier’s check or bid bond payable to the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa, for a sum not less than 5% of the total amount of the bid. Copies of bid bonds or cashier's checks are to be uploaded in the assigned requested attachments area. Cashier's check shall clearly state cashier's check on it. Letters of credit and company or personal checks are not acceptable substitutes for a bid bond and would be cause for rejection of bid. **Please double check your math to make sure your 5% bid bond amount is accurate. Inaccurate amounts will be cause for rejection of bid.
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