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Mowing of Grassy Areas Within the Missouri River Flood Levees
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The City of Council Bluffs, Iowa, is seeking bids from qualified and insured contractors to perform mowing services on grassy areas located on the side slopes of flood levees along the Missouri River, Indian Creek, and Mosquito Creek. The contract encompasses providing all necessary personnel, supervision, materials, and equipment, with each of the three districts being awarded separately, allowing bidders to choose specific areas to bid on. The work is overseen by an authorized representative from the Public Works Department, and the bid prices will form the basis for the contract during its one-year term, tentatively starting around April 1, 2025, and concluding by June 1, 2026. The contract may be renewed for up to three additional one-year periods, with a 3% price increase applied annually to offset rising costs. Bidders are encouraged to schedule a non-mandatory tour of the districts before March 18, 2025, to assess the work areas. Bidders submitting bids exceeding $40,000 must include a bid bond or cashier’s check for at least 5% of the bid amount, payable to the City, with the bid bond being the preferred form. The bid bond must be accurate, as incorrect amounts will result in rejection. The contract is subject to approval via city ordinance, and all bid submissions, including the required bond documentation, must be uploaded through the designated Ion Wave platform by February 6, 2025. The project emphasizes compliance with bid submission protocols and provides clear instructions for documentation, including exceptions and pertinent information, to ensure transparency and fairness in awarding the contract.
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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 applicable) All pertinent information outlined in Ion Wave Exceptions Response Attachment (if applicable)
Each of the three districts will be awarded separately. Contractor is not required to bid on every item, though it is permitted. The the work under this bid will be administered and overseen by an authorized designee of the Public Works Department.
The price quote on the bid will become the price extended to the City of Council Bluffs for the contract period.
CONTRACT TERM - The contract term is for one (1) year, approximately April 1, 2025, to June 1, 2026. Effective date for this contract is subject to approval via ordinance by the City of Council Bluffs. If it is mutually acceptable, this contract may be renewed for up to three (3), one (1) year terms. Should the contract be extended, prices paid by the City will receive a 3% price increase from previous year to offset rising material costs.
TOUR OF DISTRICTS - All bidders should contact Dennis Dofner at +1 (555) 000-0000 to schedule a tour of the areas to be mowed if aforementioned is needed. All tours will be no later than March 18, 2025, during regular work hours (6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). Tours are NOT mandatory.
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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