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26-10 Car833409A (Carroll)
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009-RFB-WRBWL-CY26-10
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Carroll County, Iowa

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This is a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship, Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality for a nutrient reduction wetland construction project in Carroll County. The project involves constructing a wetland to treat water from an existing ditch using a solar panel-powered pump system. Key work elements include selective clearing, excavation and grading, tile and outlet structures, pump installation, riprap placement, and seeding across approximately 19,861 cubic yards of earthwork, 835 linear feet of pipe installation, 29 tons of riprap, one Modified SW-513 concrete outlet structure, one lift station with SW-401 concrete structure, a solar pump system, and 2.4 acres of seeding. The bid opening will occur on October 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM local time through the Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System (IMPACS), with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM at Carroll Public Library (virtual attendance is available). Construction must commence within 7 days of the preconstruction meeting, with a construction deadline of September 1, 2027 and seeding deadlines of December 15, 2027. Sealed bids must include bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid price.

The estimated construction cost range for the project is $175,000 to $275,000. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance/Payment Bond equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price. All bidders must be registered with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing prior to contract execution. The project plans and specifications were prepared by Brandon Short, P.E. of Bolton & Menk. Written technical questions regarding plans and specifications must be submitted to Brandon Short with a copy to Tracy Bruun at tracy.blocker@iowaagriculture.gov, with a deadline of 3:00 PM on October 14, 2026 for inclusion in a final addendum. Interested parties must submit email requests to Tracy Bruun to be added to the plan holders list in order to receive meeting minutes, addenda, and updated plan holder information. The contract documents, including plans, specifications, and bid package materials, are available through the Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS) bidding opportunities website and through SciQuest.

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30 September 2026

26-10 Car833409A (Carroll) A nutrient reduction wetland that will treat the water from an existing ditch using a solar panel powered pump.

30 September 2026

Released 9/28/2026, 12:00 AM CDT Type RFB - Request for Bids Open 9/30/2026, 3:00 PM CDT Number 009-RFB-WRBWL-CY26-10 Close 10/27/2026, 3:00 PM CDT Currency US Dollar

Sealed Until 10/27/2026, 3:00 PM CDT

Contacts Tracy Bruun tracy.blocker@iowaagriculture.gov

Phone +1 515-344-6279

Commodity Codes None Added

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Description Project ID: Car843409A

Bid Number: 26-10

Project Counties: Carroll

Project Engineer: (Project Engineer, Firm)

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, Tuesday, 10/27/2026. The bid opening, open to the public, will be held through IMPACS beginning at 3:00 PM local time, on Tuesday, 10/27/2026, when bids will be read aloud.

Interested parties may call in to hear the bid opening using the Microsoft Teams call-in number and code: +1 469-998-7627, Code 910454647#. 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 Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing.

In general, the work includes constructing a wetland that will treat the water from an existing ditch using a solar panel powered pump. The project includes, but is not limited to, selective clearing, excavation and grading, along with tile and outlet structures, pump installation, tile installation, riprap placement, and seeding. This project includes around 19,861 total cubic yards of earthwork, 835 linear feet of pipe installation, 29 tons of riprap, installation of a Modified SW-513 concrete outlet structure, lift station consisting of a SW-401 concrete structure, solar pump system and 2.4 acres of seeding. The estimated construction cost range for this project is $175,000 to $275,000.

Construction will commence within 7 days of the preconstruction meeting, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon.

Construction deadline: 09/01/2027

Seeding deadline-buffer: 12/15/2027 (Must be completed within the buffer seeding period.)

Seeding deadline-structure: 12/15/2027 (Must be completed within the structure seeding period.)

Given the number of projects being bid and the meetings involved, we believe we can be more strategic in determining when in-person attendance is necessary. To improve efficiency while maintaining appropriate participation and communication, a virtual attendance option is being added for pre-bid meetings. This option is intended to provide flexibility and is not a replacement for attendance or participation when in-person attendance is necessary.

If you plan to attend the pre-bid meeting in person, you MUST email Tracy.Blocker@iowaagriculture.gov by 3:00 PM the day prior to the pre-bid meeting to confirm your in-person attendance.

If no one has indicated that they will attend in person by the deadline, the pre-bid meeting will be held virtually only. No in-person meeting will be held in that circumstance.

Attendance at the pre-bid conference by prospective bidders is not mandatory but is encouraged.

In-Person Pre-Bid Meeting Option: RSVP Required by 3:00 PM the Day Prior

Time: 11:00 AM Date: 10/06/2026

Location: Carroll Public Library, Carroll Public Library, Carroll, IA 51401 mailto:Tracy.Blocker@Iowa.agriculture.gov

515-344-6279

Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting Option: This will be the only option if no one has indicated they will attend in person

Pre-bid TEAMS Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/279493272633320?p=6UDK2Sb6iFzQd9p6V2 (Audio & Video)

Pre-bid Call-in number & code: +1 469-998-7627, Code 757312285# (Audio only)

The Plans and Construction Specifications governing the construction of the proposed improvements have been prepared by Brandon Short, P.E., Bolton & Menk, 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 link:

https://das.iowa.gov/vendors/bidding-opportunities#vendor-bid-opportunities

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https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=DASIowa

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In order to be included on the plan holders list, which is required to receive meeting minutes, addenda, and an updated plan holders list, interested parties must make a written email request to Tracy Blocker, Division, at Tracy.Blocker@iowaagriculture.gov, or make a verbal request to the Division by telephone at 515-344- 6279. Bidders who attend and sign in to the pre-bid conference will be added to the plan holders list.

A printed copy of the Plans and Construction Specifications can be viewed by appointment by contacting Tracy Blocker, Division, at Tracy.Blocker@iowaagriculture.gov or 515-344-6279. Printed copies of the 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 submitted in writing and addressed to Brandon Short, P.E., Bolton & Menk, with a copy to Tracy Blocker, Division, at Tracy.Blocker@iowaagriculture.gov.

All other questions concerning the Contract Documents should be addressed to Tracy Blocker, Division, at Tracy.Blocker@iowaagriculture.gov or 515-344-6279.

To be considered for inclusion in a final addendum, written questions must be received by 3:00 PM on 10/14/2026.

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

BIDDER LOGIN – https://solutions.sciquest.com/apps/Router/SupplierLogin?CustOrg=DASIowa

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Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid

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1. Bidder shall read and make certifications of their Bid

2. Bidder shall read and authorize to release information for their Bid

3.

Bidder shall upload the following documents under Vendor Attachments:

1) A completed Doc EE Bid Security, including all required supporting documentation.

2) A completed Doc CC - Proposal, Acknowledgment, and Affidavit.

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Buyer Attachments

1. 26-10_Car833409A_Notice_to_Bidders.pdf

2. 26-10_Car833409A_Bid_Book_ .pdf

3. 26-10_CAR833409A_Specifications.pdf

4. 26-10_CAR833409A Plans 09-29-2026.pdf

5. 26-10_CAR833409A_Design_Report.pdf

6. 26-10_CAR833409A Wetland QA QC Plan.pdf

7. 26-10_CAR833409A_Doc CC Schedule of Prices (WORKSHEET).pdf

8. 26-10_CAR833409A_Doc EE Bid Bon (UPLOAD with POA).pdf

9. 26-10_CAR833409A_Doc CC Proposal-Acknowledge-Affidavit (UPLOAD).pdf

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Questions Required Questions

Group 1:

Instructions:

1.1 Are you currently registered? I understand I must be registered with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing prior to contracting. If not registered, I certify that the required registration will be obtained immediately to avoid delaying contract execution.

1.2 I have reviewed the documents under the “Vendor Attachments” section and acknowledged on page 2 of Document CC, any and all addenda (if any) associated with this project.

1.3 I certify that I have uploaded the completed Proposal-Acknowledgment-Affidavit (Document CC), pages CC-1 through CC-3, under Vendor Attachments.

1.4 I certify that I have uploaded the completed Bid Bond (Document EE), along with the required surety documentation (e.g., the Power of Attorney (POA)), under Vendor Attachments.

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Product Line Items Product Line Items

1.

# Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow

Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery

P1 Site Stripping & Preparation 1 LS - Lump Sum 11/15/2027

IA CS-001

P2 Structure & Channel Seeding 2.1 AC - Acre 12/15/2027

IA CS-006

P3 Buffer Seeding 13.1 AC - Acre 12/15/2027

IA CS-006

P4 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 LS - Lump Sum 11/15/2027

IA CS-008

P5 Drain Tile Investigation and Removal 6 HR - Hour 11/15/2027

IA CS-009

P6 Steel Sheet Piling 2,523 SF - Square Feet 11/15/2027

IA CS-013

P7 Excavation (General) 10,944 CY - Cubic Yard 11/15/2027

IA CS-021

P8 Earthfill (General) 1,210 CY - Cubic Yard 11/15/2027

IA CS-023

P9 Earthfill (General Dam) 2,283 CY - Cubic Yard 11/15/2027

IA CS-023

P10 Earthfill (Dam Core) 767 CY - Cubic Yard 11/15/2027

IA CS-023

P11 Drainfill, Fine 23 CY - Cubic Yard 11/15/2027

IA CS-024

P12 Topsoil Strip, Salvage, and Respread 3,073 CY - Cubic Yard 11/15/2027

IA CS-026

P13 12" Dia. Reinforced Concrete Pipe 16 LF - Linear Foot 11/15/2027

IA CS-031

P14 12" Dia. Reinforced Concrete Pipe (Gasketed) 136 LF - Linear Foot 11/15/2027

IA CS-031

P15 30" Dia. Reinforced Concrete Pipe 805 LF - Linear Foot 11/15/2027

IA CS-031

P16 Modified SW-402 Water Control Structure 1 EA - Each 11/15/2027

IA CS-031

P17 12" Dia. Reinforced Concrete Apron, Footing, Bar Guard 1 EA - Each 11/15/2027

IA CS-031

P18 30" Dia. Reinforced Concrete Apron, Footing, Bar Guard 1 EA - Each 11/15/2027

IA CS-031

P19 6" Dia. Corrugated HDPE Pipe (Single-Wall; Perforated) 335 LF - Linear Foot 11/15/2027

IA CS-046

P20 6" Dia. Corrugated HDPE Pipe (Single-Wall;

Non-Perforated) 205 LF - Linear Foot 11/15/2027

IA CS-046

P21 Stoplog Storage Structure 1 EA - Each 11/15/2027

IA CS-046

P22 Outlet Riser Structure 1 EA - Each 11/15/2027

IA CS-046

P23 Anti-Seep Collars 2 EA - Each 11/15/2027

IA CS-051

P24 Rip Rap (Class E) 383 TN - Ton 11/15/2027

IA CS-061

P25 Grout for Rip Rap 46 CY - Cubic Yard 11/15/2027

IA CS-062

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Service Line Items Service Line Items

There are no Items added to this event.

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