Feasibility Study for Waterline Connection Between Lewis and Clark State Park and the City of Onawa

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for a feasibility study evaluating the potential for a waterline connection between the City of Onawa and Lewis and Clark State Park. This procurement, identified by solicitation number 26CRDPFPSMOOR-0009, seeks to assess the technical, financial, and operational viability of establishing water infrastructure between these two entities. The primary deliverable is a comprehensive feasibility study that will examine the engineering requirements, cost estimates, environmental considerations, and implementation timeline for connecting the waterline. All vendors must submit specifications, cost proposals, and bid documentation electronically through the Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System (IMPACS), which operates on the JAGGAER ONE platform. Interested parties must register with IMPACS and establish vendor accounts prior to accessing solicitation details and submitting bids. The proposal due date is May 15, 2026, with the solicitation having been posted on April 19, 2026. Technical support for registration and procurement inquiries is available through procurement@dnr.iowa.gov.

The solicitation document does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or procurement preferences that would limit eligible bidders. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Similarly, the government file does not disclose the anticipated contract award value, budget range, or pricing terms associated with this feasibility study procurement. Bidders should anticipate that evaluation criteria may address technical qualifications, relevant experience with waterline infrastructure projects, cost competitiveness, and project management capabilities, though specific scoring methodologies are not detailed in the available materials. Vendors should access the complete solicitation specifications through the IMPACS portal for comprehensive details regarding deliverables, evaluation procedures, and contract terms.