26-09 Har892022C (Hardin)

The contract pertains to the construction of a nutrient reduction wetland project in Hardin County, Iowa, identified as Har892022C under Contract No. 26-09, managed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Scope of work includes selective clearing, drain tile investigation and removal, excavation, grading, installation of reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), dual-wall high-density polyethylene (HDPE) piping systems ranging from 6-inch to 12-inch diameters, CMP tile outlets, a 4’x4’ concrete water control structure, stop log storage, riprap placement, topsoiling, earthfill, and seeding as specified in IA CS-006. The project involves approximately 904 cubic yards of excavation, over 14,000 linear feet of HDPE pipe, more than 10,000 cubic yards of earthfill, and 5,591 cubic yards of topsoil, with seeding divided into buffer (June 30, 2027 deadline) and structural (September 15, 2027 deadline) phases. Estimated construction cost ranges between $200,000 and $300,000, with payment based on unit prices submitted in bids, evaluated against estimated quantities, and disbursed monthly via signed Application and Certificate for Payment (Document SS). The contract does not use standard FAR clauses but instead relies on a comprehensive set of General Conditions (Document FF) and Special Conditions (Document GG) governing performance, inspection, changes, delays, and payment. The contractor must furnish a 10% bid bond, a performance and payment bond equal to 100% of the contract amount, and comply with strict insurance requirements including $1 million general liability, $500,000 auto liability, and $1 million umbrella coverage, all with 30-day notice provisions for cancellation. Seeding must adhere to seasonal guidelines, and all materials must be delivered and stored per manufacturer specifications in undamaged, labeled, weather-protected conditions. Work must conform to OSHA safety standards and IA CS specifications, with inspections coordinated through the Engineer, Shive-Hattery, Inc., and the Division. The project is subject to liquidated damages for delays and must be completed by June 15, 2027, with final acceptance contingent on written certification by the Engineer and the Division’s issuance of final payment.