# City of Iowa Ionwave #W3327

Iowa City Melrose Avenue Water Main Replacement

**Posted:** November 03, 2026
**Respond By:** December 17, 2026
**Identifier:** W3327
**NAICS:** 237110

The City of Iowa City is seeking construction services to replace water mains on Melrose Avenue and near Camp Cardinal Boulevard.
- **Government buyer:** City of Iowa City, Iowa; local government. No sub-agency or purchasing office is identified.
- **Scope and quantities:** Install 93 feet of 12-inch trenched ductile iron water main; 1,424 feet of 16-inch trenched ductile iron main; 330 feet of directionally drilled 16-inch ductile iron main; and 391 feet of 16-inch ductile iron main inside 24-inch directionally drilled steel casing.
- **Associated work:** Provide valves, fittings, accessories, and surface restoration.
- **OEMs:** No manufacturers or OEMs are identified.
- **Other named vendor:** Rapids Reproduction, Inc. is identified as the plan provider, not as a construction contractor.
- **Notable requirement:** Liquidated damages are stated at $1,000 per day.
- **Estimated project value:** Engineer’s estimate is $1,100,000.

### Description

The project replaces and installs water mains at Melrose Avenue and Camp Cardinal Boulevard in Iowa City, Iowa. Work includes 93 feet of 12-inch trenched ductile iron water main, 1,424 feet of 16-inch trenched ductile iron water main, 330 feet of directionally drilled 16-inch ductile iron water main, and 391 feet of 16-inch ductile iron water main in 24-inch directionally drilled steel casing. Associated valves, fittings, accessories, and surface restoration are included. The engineer’s estimate is $1,100,000, and the non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2026.

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