the demolition and replacement of 3 BUR roofing systems

CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
2026 ROOF IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Project Manual
February 3, 2026

Cedar Falls Roof Improvements Seals & Certifications
Cedar Falls, IA
Cedar Falls Community School District
2025 Roof Improvements
1002 W 1st Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
I hearby certify that the portion of this technical submission described
below was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and responsible
charge. I am a licensed architect under the laws of the State of IOWA.
Robert J. Stensland, AIA
Divisions, Pages or Sheets covered by this seal:
CEDAR FALLS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIFICATION SECTIONS : 001113-076200
Date Issued: 2-3-26 Reg. No. 5656
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Seals & Certifications 2
Notice and Advertisement for Bids 4-5
Bid Proposal Form 6-8
Contract 9-20
General Conditions 21-27
Submittals 28
Substitutions and Product Options 29-31
Contract Closeout 32
Rough Carpentry 33-34
Preparation for Re-roofing 35-37
Elastomeric Sheet Roofing - Adhered 38-52
Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 53-55
Plans Attached
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Cedar Falls Roof Improvements Section 001113
Cedar Falls, IA Notice to Bidders
SECTION 001113
NOTICE AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Cedar Falls CSD will be receiving bids for the demolition and replacement of 3 BUR
roofing systems located at Hansen Elementary at 616 Holmes Dr, Cedar Falls, IA
50613, and one BUR roofing system located at North Cedar Elementary at 2419,
Cedar Falls, IA 50613.
Sealed bids for the Public Improvement Project titled "2026 Roof Improvements
Project" will be received by the Director of Buildings and Grounds - Chris Thome of
the Cedar Falls Community School District at the Administrations Office, 1002 W 1st
Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, before 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Late
bids will not be considered.
Bidders will be required to provide a security deposit in the form of an approved Bid
Bond, cashier's check, or certified check, in the amount of five percent (5%) of the
base bid, including alternates, in a separate attached envelope. Bid security shall be
made payable to the Treasurer of the Cedar Falls Community School District.
A Performance Bond and Labor, Material, and Payment Bond will be required by the
successful bidder in the full amount of the contract. No bidder may withdraw its bid
for a period of forty-five (45) calendar days after the date and hour set for receiving
bids.
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the
Hansen Elementary, 616 Holmes Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. Attendance is strongly
encouraged.
The anticipated construction schedule is between June 8, 2026 - August 3, 2026.
Bidding Documents, including drawing sheets bearing the project name "Cedar Falls
CSD 2026 Roof Improvements Project" dated March February 3, 2026, and the
Project Manual prepared by Modern Design Architects, may be obtained from Owner
Representatives:
Garrett Brown - (515) 979 - 5173 - garrettbrown@confidencegrp.com
Kevin McConnell - (319) 987 - 2101 - kevin.mcconnell@moderniowa.com
Bidding documents may stipulate a specific product. Substitute products will be
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Cedar Falls, IA Notice to Bidders
considered if a written request is received by 2:00 P.M., March 10, 2026. Substitution
requests will be considered for all products per Section 01 640 - Substitution and
Product Options, even if the specification does not include a statement such as "or
equal," "equal to," or "basis of design," unless otherwise noted.
Questions must be submitted by 2:00 P.M., March 16, 2026, to the Owner's
Representative.
The Cedar Falls Community School District reserves the right to reject any and all bids,
waive irregularities, and accept a bid that is deemed in the best interest of the Cedar
Falls Community School District.
END OF SECTION
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Cedar Falls Roof Improvements Section 00300
Cedar Falls, IA Bid proposal Form
SECTION 00300 BID PROPOSAL FORM
Project: 2026 Roof Improvements Project
BID DATE: March 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
SEALED BIDS RETURNED TO:
Cedar Falls Community School District
Administration Building Office
1002 W 1st Street Cedar Falls, IA 50613
The undersigned bidder having familiarized itself with the Contract Documents
hereby proposes, in compliance with said Contract Documents, to furnish all labor,
equipment, materials, drayage, tools, supervision, etc., and to complete all said
work as herein specified on the following pages at Cedar Falls CSD.
All labor services, materials, tools, equipment and supervision necessary for
completion of the project and as shown on the drawings, stated in the specifications,
or properly inferable, all in accordance with the Contract Document:
Base Bid: Hansen Sections I, H, N & North Cedar Section R
dollars
$ .
Special Considerations:
1. The BIDDER has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents
and the following Addenda, receipt of all which is hereby acknowledged:
Number Date
2. BIDDER is familiar with and is satisfied to all federal, state and local
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Cedar Falls, IA Bid proposal Form
Laws and regulations that may affect cost, progress, performance
and furnishing of the Work.
3. Bidder agrees that the Work will be completed in accordance with
the project schedule in the Project Manual.
4. The BIDDER understands that the Owner reserves the right to reject any and
all bids, waive irregularities or technicalities in any bid, and accept any bid
which meets the requirements of the bid document.
5. Bid Bonds, in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total
bidding price must accompany all bids. Bid security of the three (3)
lowest bidders will be retained until the contract is awarded or other
disposition is made thereof. Bid security of all other bidders will be
returned within fifteen (15) days after bids are opened and read. All
bidders agree that the Owner has the right to hold any such bid bond for
a period up to but not exceeding thirty (30) days from the date of bid
opening or until the successful bidder is determined, whichever is sooner.
Certified checks or Certified Share Drafts in lieu of a bid bond must be
drafted from a solvent bank and in an amount of not less than five
percent (5%) of the total bidding price and shall be made payable to
"Treasurer of Cedar Falls School District".
6. The BIDDER shall not make any revisions to the bid forms and shall
not devise any alternates other than those provided. Any such notes,
revisions, or comments shall be grounds for rejection of the bid as
not being responsive.
7. The under signed BIDDER certifies a) the BIDDER'S detailed
examination of the drawings and specifications has turned up no
ambiguities which need clarification, b) only authorized data have
been used to arrive at the BIDDER'S bid figure, and c) the experience
and capabilities of the BIDDER'S firm, the BIDDER'S workmen and
the BIDDER'S subcontractors are particularly well-suited to the
construction of this type of project.
8. Cedar Falls Community School District will issue an authorization letter and
an exemption certificate to the contractor and/or subcontractors for the
purchase or use of building materials, supplies, and equipment to be used
on this project only. Do not include sales tax of 7% (tax of 6% and local
option tax of 1%) on your bid form. Any tax above the 7% tax shown
here shall be included in the bid.
9. State Contractor License No. .
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Cedar Falls, IA Bid proposal Form
Firm Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Email:
Authorized Signature:
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Cedar Falls Roof Improvements Section 00420
Cedar Falls, IA Contract
Section 00 420
CONTRACT
Exhibit A
This Agreement made this day of 2026, by and between,
hereinafter called the Contractor, and
Owner, hereinafter called .
That Contractor and the Cedar Falls Community School District for the
considerations hereinafter named agree as follows:
1. The Contractor, for and in Consideration of $ , hereby
agrees to furnish all labor, tools, equipment, and materials necessary to
improve and replace the Cedar Falls Community School District Roofs in
conformance with the plans, addendum and specifications contained in the
Project Manual "2026 Roof Improvements" dated February 3, 2026 marked
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated into this Contract by reference
herein.
2. The Cedar Falls Community School District shall pay Contractor for all
work performed as set forth in Exhibit "B", Schedule of Payments,
attached hereto and incorporated into this Contract by reference herein.
3. The above work can begin as soon as the District allows and after all parties
have executed this Contract and the Performance Bond, Labor and Materials
Payment Bond, and Insurance Certificates have been provided to the Cedar
Falls Community School District. The work shall be completed by August 3,
2026 and shall be carried out at a rate which will secure its full completion
within the time specified, and the rate of progress and time of completion is
the essence of this contract.
4. The Contractor will promptly pay all just claims for materials, supplies,
equipment, and all other claims filed against him or any of his subcontractors
in carrying out the provisions of this contract and specifically agree that his
Labor and Material Payment Bond shall be held to cover all such claims. Said
Labor and Material Payment Bond shall be in an amount equal to 100% of
the contract price, shall be issued by a responsible surety approved by the
Board and shall guarantee the prompt payment of all materials and labor and
protect and save harmless the Cedar Falls Community School District, from
any claims and damages of any kind caused by operations of the Contractor.
5. The Contractor's performance bond shall be held to cover the completion of
each and every part of the contract in a manner wholly acceptable to the
Cedar Falls Community School District whether performed by the Contractor
under a subcontractor or under assignment of the contract. Said Contractor's
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performance bond shall be in an amount equal to 100% of the contract price
and shall be issued by responsible surety approved by the Board and shall
guarantee the full performance of the contract and terms and conditions
therein contained and shall protect and save harmless the Cedar Falls
Community School District from any claims and damages of any kind caused by
operations of the Contractor. The performance bond shall cover all guarantees
against defective material or workmanship in any work under the contract for a
period of one (1) year after the work has been accepted by the Cedar Falls
Community School District.
6. The quantities listed in the "2026 Roof Improvements" are subject to
increase and decrease only upon written authorization of the Cedar Falls
Community School District. In the event that quantities are changed, final
payment will be made on the basis of actual quantities of work performed.
7. The Contractor will be required to provide a certificate of insurance to the
Cedar Falls Community School District, which shall include all divisions of
coverage, and be on a comprehensive basis. This certificate of insurance
shall include Cedar Falls Community School District, in name on the
insurance policy as an additional insured. The insurance requirements for
this Contract are set forth on Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated
into this Contract by reference herein.
8. The manufacturer's warranties and guarantees must be submitted directly
to the owner's representative within thirty (30) days from the date of the
final inspection and approval of this project.
9. The pre-job meeting shall be held prior to the start of the project. This meeting
shall include the Contractor, Owner's representative, and Owner. The
condition of the buildings and ground areas shall be recorded, and the
Contractor shall be responsible for the correction and/or repair of any
additional damage to the facilities resulting from the related project. Any
existing conditions shall be so noted during this meeting and the Contractor in
writing to the owner's representative shall submit said conditions.
10. By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products and
provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa.
11. The Contract Documents shall consist of this written Contract, Advertisement
for Bid, Instructions to Bidders, General and Special Conditions, Addendums
issued numbers Bid Security, Insurance Policies and Certificates,
Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond, drawings and
specifications, tests and engineering data, approved change orders,
Contractors Requests for Payment and all addenda issued by the Owner
prior to the awarding of the Contract (collectively, the "Contact Documents").
All the contract Documents listed herein are hereby incorporated by this
reference as fully as if they were set out in this
Contract in full, all which documents and instruments are incorporated by
the signature of the
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