Cedar Rapids Ionwave #321559-02 Addendum 1

Cedar Rapids 2nd Street SE Vault and Sidewalk Repairs Construction Solicitation

The City of Cedar Rapids Public Works Department is seeking bids for the 2nd Street SE Vault and Sidewalk Repairs project in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - City of Cedar Rapids Public Works Department (Engineering Office) - Project Scope: - Comprehensive vault and sidewalk reconstruction on the east side of 2nd Street SE between 3rd and 4th Avenues SE - Major activities include demolition, excavation, subbase installation, concrete sidewalks and driveways, reinforced concrete walls, planter boxes, decorative pavers, utility adjustments (water service pipes, valves, hydrants), subdrains, engineering fabric (including Mirafi), rigid foam board insulation, and traffic control - Specialized construction and utility work such as sump pump and water vault installation, relocation of interior vault utilities, and environmental controls (temporary fencing, erosion control devices) - Products and Materials: - Notable products include Mirafi engineering fabric, Wayne Model CDU980E (or equivalent) sump pump, ductile iron pipe (DIP) water service pipes, oversized sleeve couplings, rigid foam board insulation, and various water fittings and valves - Quantities specified for most items, e.g., 413 SY of 5" PCC sidewalk, 374 LF of 6" subdrain, 2 fire hydrant assemblies, 500 LF of 72" temporary chain-link fence - Services: - Compaction testing, construction survey, mobilization, maintenance of solid waste collection, concrete washout, utility relocation, falsework/debris prevention, and sump pump/water vault installation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory attendance at one of two pre-bid conferences for bid responsiveness - Compliance with Iowa SUDAS and City of Cedar Rapids supplemental specifications - Exemption from state and local sales/use taxes for project items - Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion - Special measures for utility protection, public safety, and environmental controls - Estimated contract value: $600,000 - No specific OEMs are mandated, but Mirafi (engineering fabric) and Wayne (sump pump) are referenced as standards or equivalents

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Bid for building vault and sidewalk improvements located on the east side of 2nd Street SE between 3rd and 4th Avenues SE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The project includes various construction activities such as clearing and grubbing, excavation, subbase modification, concrete work, utility adjustments, and traffic control. The engineer's opinion of probable cost is $600,000. The contract requires completion by December 1, 2026, with an early start upon Notice to Proceed and a late start date of August 3, 2026. Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid conference is required for bid responsiveness.

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