26CRDFBKHAWK-0002 - COST PROPOSAL.pdf

This is a Cost Proposal form for Request for Proposal 26CRDFBKHAWK-0002 issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for an aquaculture chiller solution at the Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery. The proposal requires a qualified aquaculture engineering firm to deliver a comprehensive, turn-key solution including specification and provision of a commercial-grade chiller unit, detailed professional engineering plans for integration into the existing Musky Recirculating Aquaculture System, installation oversight and staff training, and operational support throughout the first year. The project consists of six primary tasks: System Audit & Equipment Specification (due March 1, 2026), Engineering & Integration Design (due March 30, 2026), Equipment Delivery to 122 252nd Ave, Spirit Lake, IA 51360 (due March 30, 2026), Installation Oversight & Training Manual (March 30–June 15, 2026), First-Season Operational Expertise & October Cooldown support (March 30–October 15, 2026), and Warranty & Technical Support documentation (due March 15, 2026). The proposal submission deadline was February 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.

The Cost Proposal template requires bidders to provide total costs for each of the six tasks, with a grand total line for the complete project delivery. The form requests contractor signature, date, printed name, title, organization name, address, phone number, and email. No pricing information, budget ranges, set-asides, incumbent contractor details, or funding sources are specified in the cost proposal document itself. Respondents must submit separate technical and cost proposal files with completed certifications through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System, and the State of Iowa reserves the right to award without further negotiation or to negotiate terms based on the Agency's best interests.