City of Marion, City of Marion, IA·City
The City of Marion, Iowa is soliciting sealed bids for the 2026 Sidewalk Repair Project. The general nature of the work includes the installation of 3,123 SF of 4” PCC sidewalk, 768 SF of 6” PCC sidewalk, and miscellaneous related work and appurtenances. The project has an engineer's estimate of $68,500.00. Bidders must provide a 10% bid bond and the successful contractor will be required to furnish a 100% performance and payment bond, as well as a maintenance bond (2-year for sewer or 4-year for paving). Project work must be completed by May 21, 2027, with liquidated damages set at $300.00 per day. Bids are due by 10:00 AM local time on September 8, 2026, at the City Clerk's office.
Proposal Form, Bid Security, Resident Status Statement, Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 8, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: City Hall, 1225 6th Avenue, Marion, Iowa. For questions, contact April Blomme.
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Based on the posted deadline of September 8, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is April Blomme at (319) 743-6340. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Marion, IA. The total projected area is 3891 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposal Form, Bid Security, Resident Status Statement, Equal Employment Opportunity / Non-Discrimination Policy Statement. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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