Cla953734C 26-11 (Clay)

Solicitation 009-RFB-WRBWL-CY26-11 is a Request for Bids issued by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality, for the construction of a traditional breakpoint nutrient reduction wetland in Clay County. The project scope includes selective clearing, excavation of approximately 15,204 cubic yards of earthwork, and the installation of 2.523 square feet of steel sheetpile, 540 linear feet of HDPE tile, 957 linear feet of reinforced concrete pipe, 303 tons of riprap, and 46 cubic yards of concrete grout, concluding with 15.2 acres of seeding. The estimated construction cost for this project ranges between 450,000 and 550,000 dollars. Bids must be submitted via the Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System by October 27, 2026. Award is typically based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid. Requirements for submission include a 10 percent bid bond, a completed Proposal-Acknowledgment-Affidavit, and proof of registration with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing. The successful bidder must provide a Performance/Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Construction is expected to commence within seven days of the preconstruction meeting, with a final construction deadline of November 15, 2027, and all seeding completed by December 15, 2027.