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The Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship, Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality is seeking bids for a traditional breakpoint nutrient reduction wetland project in Floyd County through a Request for Bid (RFB) procurement process. The project encompasses comprehensive site work, including site stripping, seeding, mobilization, drain tile investigation, excavation, earthfill, steel sheet piling, pipe installation, water control structure construction, and erosion mitigation. Specific project deliverables include approximately 16,036 cubic yards of earthwork, 1,063 square feet of steel sheetpile, 1,985 linear feet of tile installation, 28.5 cubic yards of drainfill, 840 tons of riprap and erosion stone, 90 cubic yards of concrete grout, a culvert crossing, and 13.3 acres of seeding. The bid solicitation is open from October 3, 2025, to October 28, 2025, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for October 14, 2025, at the Colwell Community Volunteer Fire Department. Project completion dates are set for November 15, 2026 (construction) and December 15, 2026 (seeding). Bidders are required to submit a bid bond for 10% of the bid amount and must be registered with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing.

Contractors must provide a Performance/Payment Bond for 100% of the contract price, with the estimated construction cost ranging between $350,000 and $450,000. The bid documents and additional information are available through multiple online platforms, including IMPACS, Iowa Department of Administrative Services, and the IDALS website. While the solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, standard state procurement practices often include provisions for small businesses or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specifically noted in the available documentation. Potential bidders should carefully review the comprehensive bid package, which provides detailed specifications for the nutrient reduction wetland project, including precise quantities and technical requirements for each project component. Interested contractors should ensure they meet all registration and bonding requirements before submitting their proposals.