Railroad Surface Crossing Improvements for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Avenues SE at 4th Street SE

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking bids for the improvement of railroad surface crossings at 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Avenues SE at 4th Street SE. The project involves subdrain installation and associated pavement repair. The engineer's opinion of probable cost is $290,000. The project is expected to start upon receipt of notice to proceed, with final completion dates ranging from 14 to 8 working days, depending on the specific crossing. The bid includes various items such as topsoil, granular stabilization, subbase, remove and salvage existing pavers, subdrain, manhole adjustment, curb and gutter, asphalt railroad crossing approach, and more. • The project requires the contractor to have a drug-free workplace policy and comply with equal employment opportunity laws. • The contractor must also provide a bid bond and comply with the terms and conditions of the contract. • The project includes multiple bid items, each with its own unit price and quantity. • The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to environmental protection and worker safety. • The project requires the contractor to have the necessary experience and qualifications to complete the work. • The contractor must also provide a detailed schedule and plan for completing the work.