Bell Branch WMA Spillway Repair, Sugema Wildlife Unit, Davis County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for the Bell Branch WMA Spillway Repair project located in the Sugema Wildlife Unit of Davis County. The procurement involves a construction contract to armor a pond emergency spillway with 600 tons of class "D" riprap. Bid solicitation documents are available from Project Engineer Jason Kruse, who can be contacted at 515-250-3707 or jason.kruse@dnr.iowa.gov. The bid opening is scheduled for December 30, 2024 at 3:00 PM CST, with proposals due by January 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM CST. Bidders must submit physical proposals directly to the DNR and are explicitly prohibited from using electronic submissions through the Iowa IMPACS system. The project number is 25-05-26-01, and interested contractors should carefully review the three key attachments: the main contract document, site plan, and location map. Stephanie Graham (515-344-0055) serves as an additional contact for project inquiries.

The procurement documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The bid package does not provide a specific budget range or award value for the spillway repair project. While the scope involves significant infrastructure work with 600 tons of riprap, no specific technical integration requirements are outlined in the available materials. Potential bidders should possess civil construction experience, specifically in environmental infrastructure repair and erosion control techniques. Contractors will need capabilities in heavy materials transportation, earthwork, and specialized riprap installation. The project appears to be a standard public works infrastructure improvement focused on maintaining the structural integrity of a wildlife management area's water control infrastructure.