26-12 Emm1003114B (Emmett)

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality is soliciting sealed bids for construction of a Breakpoint nutrient reduction wetland in Emmet County, Iowa under Bid No. 26-12 (Project ID: Emm1003114B), with bids due October 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM via the Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System (IMPACS).

The scope encompasses selective clearing, excavation, grading, steel sheet pile installation (2,172 square feet), tile drainage installation (378 linear feet), aluminum water control structure with CMP riser inlet, stoplog storage structure, riprap placement (672 tons), concrete grout (118 cubic yards), and seeding (17.3 acres) across approximately 6,000 cubic yards of earthwork and 50 tons of macadam stone. All work must comply with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) construction standards and Iowa specifications. The contractor must obtain Iowa One Call utility clearance at least 48 hours prior to excavation and is responsible for mobilization, demobilization, site restoration, dewatering, and sanitary facilities.

The estimated construction cost range is $375,000 to $475,000. Construction must be completed by September 15, 2027, with seeding completion by December 15, 2027, following seeding windows specified in Iowa CS-006. Construction must commence within 7 days of the preconstruction meeting. Liquidated damages are $175.00 per day for all work except seeding and $125.00 per day for seeding work.

Bidders must be registered with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing, demonstrate ownership of 20 percent of their own equipment, and submit a bid bond of 10 percent of bid amount. The successful bidder must furnish a performance bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price within 14 days of award notification.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 10:30 AM on October 14, 2026, at Armstrong Public Library in Armstrong, Iowa, with virtual attendance available. In-person attendees must email Tracy.Blocker@iowaagriculture.gov by 3:00 PM the day prior; if no in-person attendance is confirmed, the meeting will be held virtually only. Questions are due October 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM to the Engineer and Division.