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- 26-10 Car833409A (Carroll) Wetland
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- Carroll County, Iowa
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This is a Notice to Bidders issued by the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship, Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality for the Car833409A Nutrient Reduction Wetland Project located in Section 09, Township 83 North, Range 34 West in Carroll County, Iowa. The project involves constructing a wetland treatment system powered by solar panels to treat water from an existing ditch. Work scope includes selective clearing, excavation and grading, tile and outlet structure installation, pump installation, riprap placement, and seeding. The project encompasses 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 SW-401 concrete lift station structure, a solar pump system, and 2.4 acres of seeding. Sealed bids must be submitted via the Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System (IMPACS) by 3:00 PM local time on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with the public bid opening occurring at that same time via IMPACS or by Microsoft Teams conference call. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM on October 6, 2026, at Carroll Public Library in Carroll, Iowa, with in-person attendance requiring email confirmation by 3:00 PM the day prior; a virtual meeting option is also 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.
The estimated construction cost range is $175,000 to $275,000. Bidders must submit a bid bond in the amount of 10 percent and be registered with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance/Payment Bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Plans and Construction Specifications were prepared by Brandon Short, P.E., Bolton & Menk, and are available through the Iowa Department of Administrative Services website at https://das.iowa.gov/vendors/bidding-opportunities. Written questions regarding the plans and specifications must be submitted by 3:00 PM on October 14, 2026, to be included in a final addendum. Interested parties may request plan holder status by contacting Tracy Blocker at Tracy.Blocker@iowaagriculture.gov or 515-344-6279. The Division reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities and irregularities.
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Other files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Specifications.pdf | ||
| Doc CC Proposal Acknowledgement - Affidavit.pdf | ||
| Plans.pdf | ||
| Design Report.pdf | ||
| Bid Book.pdf | ||
| Wetland QA QC Plan.pdf | ||
| Pre-Bid Meeting Minutes & PLAN HOLDERS as of 10-22-26.pdf | ||
| Doc EE Bid Bond.pdf | ||
| Doc CC Schedule of prices.pdf |
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Car833409A Nutrient Reduction Wetland Project DOCUMENT AA Bid No. 26-10 NOTICE-TO-BIDDERS
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NOTICE-TO-BIDDERS
Car833409A Nutrient Reduction Wetland Project Section 09, Township 83 North, Range 34 West
Carroll 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, 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.)
Due to the lack of in-person attendance at recent pre-bid meetings, a virtual attendance option is being added.
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 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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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.
mailto:Tracy.Blocker@Iowa.agriculture.gov https://das.iowa.gov/vendors/bidding-opportunities#vendor-bid-opportunities mailto:Tracy.Blocker@Iowa.agriculture.gov
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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.
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