8th Avenue Bridge Replacement and Floodwalls at Cedar River (3318551-01)

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
NOTICE TO BIDDERS OF ADVERTISEMENTS FOR SEALED BIDS FOR
PROPOSED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT
TO BE KNOWN AS 8TH AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND FLOODWALLS AT
CEDAR RIVER
Contract No. 3318551-01
Description of Public Improvement
The Public Improvement, upon which bids are requested, generally consists of existing bridge demolition,
new cable stayed river bridge crossing, integral flood control system components, approach roadways,
traffic improvements, sidewalks, trail reconstruction, utility reconstruction, and lighting, located in the City
of Cedar Rapids, From 1st Street SW to 3rd Street SE Along 8th Avenue SE/SW and Diagonal Drive SW.
The Engineer's opinion of probable cost is $123,000,000.
Type of Bid
Bids shall be on a Unit Price basis.
Contract Time Information
Approximate Start Date: Upon Notice to Proceed (Anticipated Jan/Feb 2027)
Milestones: None
Final Completion: Calendar Days: 1,250 Days
Bid Opening, Time, Date and Location
Bids shall be submitted to the City's IonWave website (http://citycrbids.ionwave.net) before 11:00 a.m.,
local time, on November 4, 2026. Bids must be completed and submitted by this time, or the website will
not accept your submission. The bids will be accessed online, opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m., local
time, on November 4, 2026 remotely via teleconference. To listen, dial 319-286-5098 and enter the
participant number 695-1742. The teleconference will become available approximately 10 minutes prior to
the submission deadline. All bids received in accordance with the terms of the advertisement shall be
announced by total amount. If any bid received is not read aloud, the name of the bidder and the reason
for not reading the bid aloud shall be publicly announced at the letting.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
This project does not have a target DBE goal. As per Interim Final Rule dated 10/03/2025, no DBE goal
shall be set.
Predetermined Wage Rate
The CONTRACTOR shall be required to comply with the wage and labor requirements, and to pay minimum
wages in accordance with the schedule of rates established by the United States Department of Labor.
The predetermined wage rates for the State of Iowa, as specified in General Decision Number
IA20260028 and required by FHWA-1273 Form, are in effect for this contract. The bidder may obtain a
copy online. The Contractor shall review the contract documents and is responsible for identifying which
zone, as defined in the Predetermined Wage Rate specification, applies to the work on the contract.

Contract Terms
The Iowa Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction,
Series 2023, plus applicable General Supplemental Specifications, Developmental Specifications,
Supplemental Specifications, and Special Provisions are available on the Iowa Department of
Transportation's website (https://iowadot.gov/consultants-contractors/specifications)
FHWA-1273 Form is applicable to this project.
Items included in the Project are exempt from State of Iowa and Local Option Sales and Use Taxes.
Contractor is responsible for obtaining the exemption. Sales and Use taxes shall not be included in the
Bid.
Project-Specific Complex Bridge Qualifications
Because the Work includes a major cable-stayed river bridge, the Bidder, or the lead member of a joint
venture, should be currently prequalified by the Iowa DOT to the appropriate maximum prequalification
amount per Section 1102.01 of the Standard Specifications and have sufficient available bidding capacity.
The lowest responsive bidder will be required to submit the complex bridge qualification (SP-038) upon
city's notice to apparent low bidder a qualification package provided to bidder within 10 Calendar Days after
the bid. The City reserves the right to request qualification packages from bidders other than the apparent
low bidder.
Pre-Bid Conference
A pre-Bid conference will be held at 10:00 am on 09/15/2026 in Time Check Hall at the City of Cedar
Rapids City Services Center located at 500 15th Ave SW Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404. Representatives of
OWNER and ENGINEER will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and
participate in the conference. ENGINEER will transmit to all prospective Bidders of record such Addenda
as ENGINEER considers necessary in response to questions arising at the conference. Oral statements
may not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective.
Examination and Procurement of Documents
Copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained through the website at
https://citycrbids.ionwave.net. No deposit will be required for the documents. To obtain a paper copy of
the plans, go to www.rapidsreproplanroom.com.
Bid Documents may be examined at the following locations:
City of Cedar Rapids Master Builders of Iowa
Public Works Department 4100 Westown Parkway
500 15th Avenue SW West Des Moines, IA 50266
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Ph. 515-288-8904
Ph. 319-286-5802 cuhelp@mbi.build
engineering@cedar-rapids.org
Bid Security and Other Bonds
Each bidder shall accompany its bid with bid security as defined in Iowa Code Section 26.8, as security
that the successful bidder will enter into a contract for the work bid upon and will furnish after the award of
contract a corporate surety bond, in a form acceptable to the Jurisdiction, for the faithful performance of
the contract, in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the contract. In
addition, to provide security that the successful bidder pays for labor, materials and equipment furnished
for use in the performance of the Contract, the successful bidder will furnish a corporate surety bond in an
amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the contract. The bidder's security shall be
in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid and shall be in the form of a cashier's check or a certified
check drawn on an FDIC insured bank in Iowa or on 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 on the form provided in the contract documents executed by a
corporation authorized to contract as a surety in the State of Iowa. Bid security, other than said bid bond,
shall be made payable to the City of Cedar Rapids. The bid shall contain no condition except as provided
in the specifications.
Drug Free Workplace
The City of Cedar Rapids seeks to enhance worker safety by creating workplaces that are free of drugs
and substance abuse. All contractors and subcontractors shall be responsible for pre-employment drug
screening of prospective employees. All contractors and subcontractors shall have in place a drug and
alcohol testing policy that conforms to the requirements of Iowa Code, and will be required to submit with
their bid an acknowledgement attesting to this practice.
Applicable Laws and Regulations
Laws and regulations noted under the Iowa DOT Standard Specification Division 11 - General
Requirements and Covenants shall be applicable to this project.
The Successful Bidder shall submit a written affirmative action program to the City unless already having
an approved Affirmative Action program on file with the City. The City will not process payment requests
until the affirmative action program is approved by the City. Failure to comply with this requirement may
be deemed cause for contract termination.
Non-Discrimination Notice
The City of Cedar Rapids, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42
U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation,
Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the
Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will
affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business
enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be
discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
OWNER's Right to Reject Bids
The basis of bid rejection shall be as outlined in Section 1102.10 of the Iowa DOT Standard
Specifications.
By order of the City Council, City of Cedar Rapids.
Dated this 25th day of August, 2026.
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Alissa Van Sloten, City Clerk
Posted to City of Cedar Rapids website and statewide services on the 26th day of August, 2026.