City of Cedar Rapids

Doing Business

Welcome to the City of Cedar Rapids' resource center for contractors and design consultants.

SUDAS - Statewide Urban Design and Specifications
Metropolitan Standard Specifications and Details were replaced by SUDAS effective January 1, 2019.
Archived documents can be accessed via the SUDAS page linked above.

Water Standby for Construction
Standard Water Standby notes and procedure for construction in the City of Cedar Rapids.

Project Development and Management Manual
Also referred to as the PDMM, this resource was assembled to guide City project managers and engineering design consultants through the process of developing a capital improvements project, from start to finish. This is a high-level guidance document, which references key standard operating procedures, templates, and information resources used throughout a project.

Bid Opportunities
You are invited to bid on City of Cedar Rapids infrastructure projects.

Annual Consultant Meeting
Annual meeting to provide our consulting community with updates on policies, procedures, observations from recent projects and considerations for upcoming projects.

Spring Contractor Meeting
Annual meeting to provide our contractor community with updates on policies and procedures is scheduled for March 1 at Ellis Clubhouse (1401 Zika Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405). This meeting will begin at 8 A.M. 

ROW Planning & Specifications Manual
This manual provides guidance for the selection, design, and specification of streetscape amenities in the Public Right-of-Way (ROW) based on roadway type, adjacent land use, and pedestrian activity. It helps developers and consultants use a holistic approach to ensure all aspects of the ROW are considered during the beginning design stage of a roadway or building project impacting the ROW such as the sidewalk. Some of the streetscape amenities included are:

• Landscape pavers
• Tree planting
• Lighting
• Transit stops/shelters
• Benches and trash receptacles