The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking bids for irrigation services and repairs. The contract will require the contractor to provide new, unused, and current model equipment, as well as perform work in a manner consistent with other contractors in the industry. The contractor will be responsible for the quality, technical accuracy, completeness, and coordination of all work performed under the contract. Key aspects of the job include:
• Providing irrigation services and repairs
• Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
• Complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, licenses, and regulations
• Providing warranties for goods and work performed
• Ensuring all materials, goods, and work produced or provided to the City are wholly original or have secured applicable interests, rights, licenses, permits, or other intellectual property rights
• Not discriminating against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, families with children, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, status as a veteran, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law
• Complying with the City's "No Gift" standard and avoiding even the perception of improper gifts or favors to employees
Some key requirements for the contractor include:
• Being compliant with all applicable laws and regulations
• Having expertise on conformance of regulations applying to the products they sell and the work they perform
• Providing Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous chemicals
• Not subcontracting without written approval from the City
• Providing warranties for goods and work performed
• Being responsible for the quality, technical accuracy, completeness, and coordination of all work performed under the contract
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or parts thereof, and to waive technicalities and formalities in bids.