24-03-28-02

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for the Spring Branch 319 Project located in the Manchester Fisheries Management Unit in Delaware County. This Request for Bid (RFB) 24-03-28-02 solicits proposals for a comprehensive stream and environmental restoration project involving multiple technical components. Specific project deliverables include streambank reshaping, rock revetment installation, clearing and grubbing along the stream, removing and replacing agricultural fencing, removing and installing corrugated metal pipe (CMP), and grading for drainage. The procurement is structured as an electronic bid process with sealed proposals required. Key deadlines include bid opening on November 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST, with final electronic submissions due by November 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST. Interested bidders must contact Ken Howe at 319-240-3553 or kenneth.howe@dnr.iowa.gov to obtain detailed project documentation, plans, and specifications. Questions regarding the procurement process should be directed to Darin Galbraith, Procurement Specialist, at constructionbids@dnr.iowa.gov or 515-344-0055.

The DNR will select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, reserving the unconditional right not to award a contract. All submitted proposals will be considered binding offers valid for 45 days from the submission deadline. No paper proposals will be accepted, and submissions must be made directly to the DNR via the designated email address, not through the IOWA IMPACS system. The commodity code for this procurement is 98815, specifically for fence installation, maintenance, and repair. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types are mentioned in the documentation, bidders must comply with all proposal requirements, including submitting lump sum or clearly identified unit prices without alternates, qualifications, reservations, or stipulations. Successful bidders will receive an award letter and contract documents with detailed completion instructions. Both successful and unsuccessful bidders will be notified of the bidding results. Although no specific budget range is provided, the project involves significant infrastructure and environmental modification work.