City of Le Claire Lift Station #8 Project Bid 2025
City of Le ClaireCity · LeClaire, IA- Due
- Dec 11, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Nov 19, 2025
- Primary contact
- Michelle Chinchilla
The 30-second brief
The City of Le Claire is soliciting sealed bids for the Lift Station #8 Project. The scope of work includes the construction of Lift Station No. 8, featuring a wet well with submersible pumps, valve vault, and meter vault. Infrastructure work involves approximately 1,007 linear feet of 4-inch PVC force main installed via trenched and trenchless methods, 10 linear feet of 8-inch PVC gravity sewer, a 6-inch thick PCC access drive, site fencing, water service, electrical controls, erosion control, and seeding. A bid alternate for an emergency backup generator is also included. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. local time on December 11, 2025, at City Hall. A 5% bid security is required, and the successful contractor must provide a 100% performance bond. The project is subject to Iowa sales tax exemptions and resident bidder preferences.
Sealed bids, Bid security, Electronic Media Agreement
Lowest responsible responsive bidder, Base Bid vs Alternate Bid combinations
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Summary
The City of Le Claire is soliciting sealed bids for the Lift Station #8 Project.
The scope of work includes the construction of Lift Station No. 8, featuring a wet well with submersible pumps, valve vault, and meter vault. Infrastructure work involves approximately 1,007 linear feet of 4-inch PVC force main installed via trenched and trenchless methods, 10 linear feet of 8-inch PVC gravity sewer, a 6-inch thick PCC access drive, site fencing, water service, electrical controls, erosion control, and seeding. A bid alternate for an emergency backup generator is also included. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. local time on December 11, 2025, at City Hall. A 5% bid security is required, and the successful contractor must provide a 100% performance bond. The project is subject to Iowa sales tax exemptions and resident bidder preferences.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible responsive bidder, Base Bid vs Alternate Bid combinations
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Sealed bids
- Bid security
- Electronic Media Agreement
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Bid security
- Cashier's or certified check
- Bid bond
- Corporate surety bond
- Submit to
- City Hall, 325 Wisconsin Street, LeClaire, Iowa
- Scope location
- LeClaire, IA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Le Claire?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 11, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City Hall, 325 Wisconsin Street, LeClaire, Iowa. For questions, contact Michelle Chinchilla.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Le Claire in IA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Michelle Chinchilla. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Sealed bids, Bid security, Electronic Media Agreement. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible responsive bidder, Base Bid vs Alternate Bid combinations" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Le Claire?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Le Claire are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Le Claire regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: bid security, cashier's or certified check, bid bond, corporate surety bond. Review the full document from City of Le Claire for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: LeClaire, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.