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Apr 30, 2027
The City of Cedar Rapids seeks bids from qualified Contractors to crush approximately 70,000 TONS of stockpiled concrete and asphalt pavements, remove steel, and process material to Iowa DOT standard modified subbase Gradation 14. This includes providing all equipment, labor, and independent laboratory testing.
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Sep 22, 2026
Oct 6, 2026
Concrete & asphalt crushing. Qualified contractors to crush concrete and asphalt pavements from a stockpile, approximately 70,000 tons of material on site. See outside link.
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Sep 21, 2026
Oct 6, 2026
This Request for Bid (RFB) is for the upfit of a cargo van for animal transport.
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1,547.4
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137,935
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This contract outlines the agreement between Axon Enterprise, Inc. and the City of Cedar Rapids for the provision of tasers and associated services to the Police Department. The contract spans five years, from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2027, with a total cost not exceeding $709,853.00. It details the scope of services, compensation structure, payment terms, and includes various legal and operational clauses, as well as specific terms for Axon Cloud Services, professional services, and TASER 7 products.
This contract between the City of Cedar Rapids and Flock Group Inc. is for the subscription and implementation of an Automated License Plate Reader System and associated cameras. The initial term is for two years, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, with an option for two additional two-year renewals. The total contract amount is $489,750.00, covering hardware, software (FlockOS, Falcon LPR, Condor PTZ cameras), and professional implementation services. The system is intended for law enforcement purposes, including crime awareness, prevention, and prosecution, with data retention of 30 days.
This contract details the agreement between Motorola Solutions, Inc. and the City of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for the provision of APX Next XE Radios and related services. The contract, effective from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2031, has a firm fixed dollar amount of $899,500. It includes the supply of 65 APX Next XE Radios, a Command Central Aware Patrol Bundle, white glove deployment support, various accessories, and software licenses. The document also covers payment terms, insurance, software licensing, and specific addenda for software products and subscription services, including carrier services from AT&T and Verizon.
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Cedar Rapids
The City Council meeting addressed various urban renewal plans, development agreements for affordable housing and public infrastructure, and zoning changes. Council members approved sanitary sewer improvements, updated financial management policies, and adjusted fees for the Solid Waste and Recycling Division. Multiple public hearing dates were set for upcoming projects, including bridge reconstructions, trail repairs, and residential rezonings. The council also authorized memberships, property acquisitions for flood control, and various procurement contracts for equipment, construction services, and professional agreements.
The council convened to address a wide range of municipal and development projects. Significant agenda items included proclamations for local awareness weeks and public hearings regarding the disposition of city-owned property. The council reviewed and authorized plans, specifications, and contracts for various infrastructure projects, including bridge overlays, water system improvements, trail enhancements, and city annex improvements. Resolutions were passed concerning property easements, the Urban Renewal Plan, hotel-motel tax allocations, and various redevelopment agreements. The meeting also addressed ordinances relating to urban renewal area tax increments and zoning changes, as well as authorizing a special election concerning general obligation bonds for the Fire Department.
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The City Council conducted several public hearings and approved multiple resolutions regarding Urban Renewal Plans for the Caledonia Haulers area and various development agreements. The Council also approved schematic plans and cost estimates for several infrastructure projects, including the Ellis Park Parking Lot and 4th Avenue SW Gatewell. Other actions included zoning changes, the authorization of various contracts and amendments to professional services agreements for infrastructure improvements, and the approval of administrative service charges and legal fee authorizations. Additionally, the Council set future public hearing dates for multiple renewal projects and infrastructure initiatives, and reviewed liquor license applications.
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