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How991129B Nutrient Reduction Wetland Project DOCUMENT AA Bid No. 25-08 NOTICE-TO-BIDDERS

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NOTICE-TO-BIDDERS

How991129B Nutrient Reduction Wetland Project Section 29, Township 99 North, Range 11 West

Howard County, Iowa

Sealed bids will be received by the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship, Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality (Division), via the Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System (IMPACS), until 3:00 PM local time, on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The bid opening, open to the public, will be held through IMPACS at 3:00 PM local time, on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM, when bids will be read aloud. Interested parties may call in to hear the bid opening using the Microsoft Teams call-in number: (+1 469-998-7627,,186270529#). Bids must be submitted on the appropriate bid forms provided and shall include a bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%). Bidders must also be registered with the Iowa Division of Labor.

In general, the work involves, but is not limited to, selective clearing, excavation and grading, aluminum toe wall intallation, water control structure, new tile installation, and seeding. This project includes around 9,610 cubic yards of earthwork, placement of an aluminum toewall, 550 linear feet of various tile installation, 28 tons of riprap and erosion stone, along with

2.1 acres of seeding. The estimated construction cost range for this project is $100,000 to $120,000.

A pre-bid conference will be held at 11:00 AM, on August 28, 2025 at the USDA - NRCS Service Center, 311 7th ST SW, Cresco 52136, telephone: 563-547-3040. Attendance at the pre-bid conference by prospective bidders is not mandatory but is encouraged.

The Plans and Construction Specifications governing the construction of the proposed improvements have been prepared by Mike Bourland, P.E., IDALS-WRB, and are hereby made a part of this notice by reference and the proposed contract shall be executed in compliance therewith. Copies of the Contract Documents, including Plans, Construction Specifications, and Bid Package, are available through the website links:

https://iowaagriculture.gov/dscwq/requests-proposals and https://das.iowa.gov/vendors/bidding-opportunities#vendor-bid-opportunities

State of Iowa IMPACS Hosted Solicitations

In order to be included on the plan holders list, which is required to be able to receive meeting minutes, addenda and an updated plan holders list, interested parties must make a written or verbal request to the Division by telephone: 515-344- 6279, or by e-mail: tracy.bruun@iowaagriculture.gov. Bidders who attend and sign-in to the pre-bid conference will be added to the plan holders list. A printed copy of plans and construction specifications can be viewed by appointment by contacting Tracy Bruun, Division (tracy.Bruun@iowaagriculture.gov, or (515) 344-6279. Printed copies of specifications and plans will be provided to the successful bidder.

The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance/Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.

Questions concerning the Plans and Construction Specifications should be in writing and addressed to Mike Bourland, P.E., mike.bourland@iowaagriculture.gov, and must copy Tracy Bruun, Division, tracy.bruun@iowaagriculture.gov. All other questions concerning other Contract Documents should be addressed to Tracy Bruun, Division, tracy.bruun@iowaagriculture.gov or 515-344-6279. To be considered in a final addendum, written questions must be received by 3:00 PM on September 4, 2025.

The Division reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities and irregularities.

Bids will only be accepted through the on-line Iowa Management of Procurement & Contracts System

(IMPACS).

To register and learn about IMPACS, go to:

https://das.iowa.gov/state-employees/procurement/iowa-management-procurement-and-contracts-system-impacs

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