Notice of Hearing and Bid Letting

posted on Thursday, September 12, 2019 in Public Notices

SECTION 00 1110 - NOTICE OF HEARING AND LETTING

PART 1  PUBLIC HEARING

1.01   NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST FOR THE SPENCER HOSPITAL WOUND CARE CLINIC, SPENCER, IOWA.

A.    Notice is hereby given that the Spencer Hospital Board of Directors (the "Board") will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on the above referenced Project at  1:45 PM at a Meeting on October 2nd, 2019 at the Spencer Hospital Board Room, Spencer Hospital, 1200 First Ave East, Spencer, Iowa 51301.

B.    A copy of proposed Contract Documents is on file for public inspection at the office of CMBA Archtiects (the "Architect").

C.    At said Hearing, any interested person may file written objections or present oral comments with respect to the subject matter of the Hearing.

PART 2  BID LETTING

2.01   SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE SPENCER HOSPITAL WOUND CARE CLINIC, OCTOBER 2ND, 2019 AT 2:00 PM AT THE SPENCER HOSPITAL BOARD ROOM IN THE SPENCER HOSPITAL, 1200 FIRST AVE EAST, SPENCER, IOWA 51301 AT SUCH TIME AND PLACE WILL BE OPENED AND PUBLICLY READ.

A.    Bids must be submitted on the approved Bid Form available in the Contract Documents or a printable electronic Bid Form is available from the Architect.  No oral, facsimile, electronic or telephonic bids or modifications will be considered.  Bids received after the deadline for submission of Bids as stated herein shall not be considered and shall be returned to the late Bidder unopened.

B.    Each Bidder shall accompany its Bid with Bid Security, as security that the successful Bidder will enter into a Contract for the work bid upon in accordance with the Contract Documents and statutory requirements.  The Bidder's security shall be in an amount equal to 5% of the total amount of the Base Bid and shall be in the form cash; or a cashier's check or a certified check drawn on an FDIC insured bank in Iowa or an FDIC insured bank chartered under the laws of the United States; or a certified share draft drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States; or a Bid Bond and shall be made payable to the Spencer Hospital and the proceeds retained as penalty if the Bidder fails to execute a contract and file acceptable Performance and Payment Bonds or provide an acceptable Certificate of Insurance within 10 days after the acceptance of such proposal by resolution of the Board.

C.    Consideration of the Bids received and the award of the Contract or other action may be made by Spencer Hospital upon the proposals received in accordance with the law and the Contract Documents at its meeting to be held at on October 22nd, 2019 at the Spencer Hospital Board Room or at such later time and date as may be fixed.

D.    Contract Documents may be examined at the office of the Architect, the office of the Spencer Hospital Director of Maintenance or obtained from the reprographer, Sioux City Blueprint (712) 258-6840) for a $100 refundable deposit.  Contract Documents may also be examined at the following Building Exchanges:

1.     Sioux City Construction League, 3900 Stadium Drive, Sioux City, IA 51106.

2.     Plains Builder's Exchange, 220 N. Kiwanis Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104.

3.     Sioux Falls Builder's Exchange, 1418 C Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104.

4.     North Iowa Builder's Exchange, 15 W. State Street, Mason City, IA 50401.

5.     Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance, 24 N. 9th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.

6.     Omaha Builder's Exchange, 4159 S. 94th Street, Omaha, NE 68127.

7.     Master Builders of Iowa, 221 Park Street, Des Moines, IA 50309.

E.    Those accessing Project Documents electronically and are considering bidding (in any capacity) on the Project, please notify CMBA Architects by phone or email:

        Phone: 712-262-3426

        Email: heifner.j@cmbaarchitects.com

        This will allow the Architect to more accurately reflect the plan holders list for distribution to prospective bidders.

F.    Work under the proposed Contract shall be commenced upon receipt of signed Contract and shall be completed in a timely manner by March 31st, 2020.

G.    Spencer Hospital reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, re-advertise for new bids and to waive informalities that may be in the best interest of Spencer Hospital.

H.    By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and locally produced within the State of Iowa and to Iowa domestic labor.

I.     The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond, a separate Labor & Payment Bond, both in an amount equal to 100% of its Contract Price, and Insurance; said documents to be issued by a responsible Surety approved by the Board and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the Contract and the terms and conditions therein contained.

J.    Plans and Specifications governing the construction of said improvements have been prepared by CMBA Architects, Spencer, Iowa which plans and specifications to and defining said proposed improvements are hereby made a part of this Notice and the proposed contract shall be executed to comply therein.

K.    A PRE-BID CONFERENCE will be held at the Project site located on the 3rd floor of Spencer Hospital located at 1200 First Ave East., Spencer, Iowa on September 17th, 2019 at 2:00 PM.  All interested contractors, sub-contractors and material suppliers are encouraged to attend.  The Owner, Architect and Consulting Engineers will be present to describe the Project and answer questions.  Attendance is not mandatory, but is recommended.

2.02   NOTICE IS POSTED UPON ORDER OF SPENCER HOSPITAL, SPENCER,  IOWA.

END OF SECTION 00 1110