Description
The Indian Creek Access – Site 1 Project is a municipal civil‑construction improvement in Marion, Iowa. The scope covers full site preparation, earthwork, utility installation (including sanitary sewer stub and storm‑water culverts), concrete pavement and sidewalk construction, traffic control signage, erosion‑ and sediment‑control measures, and landscaping/seedings. Ten‑plus qualified Iowa contractors submitted bids, with total bid amounts ranging from approximately $288 k to $428 k, compared to the engineer’s estimate of $359 k. The bid opening occurred on January 13 2026 at 10 a.m., and a 10 % surety bond was required. No award decision, project schedule, or contact details were disclosed in the provided documents.
• Primary work categories: earthwork, utility (sewer) installation, concrete pavement & sidewalks, traffic control, erosion‑control, and landscaping.
• Competitive bid pool of eleven Iowa‑based contractors; lowest bid was $287,756.57 (≈80 % of estimate).
• No pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or question‑submission deadline documented; only the bid opening date is given.