IA Great Lakes Shoreline Stabilization

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a consulting firm to provide engineering services for the design of shoreline stabilization practices along the Great Lakes shoreline in Dickinson County, Iowa. The two-phase project will involve developing a design report that defines the limits of erosion damage and provides recommendations for repair work, with the potential for the DNR to then proceed with the development of construction bid packages. The DNR has inventoried 66 locations of erosion damage spanning over 2,600 feet of shoreline across four lakes, with a conceptual construction estimate of $4.2 million. Respondents must provide both technical and cost proposals and will be evaluated based on criteria such as work plan, capacity, technical expertise, and past performance. The RFP has an open date of September 5, 2024, and responses are due by September 23, 2024.

The RFP indicates a preference for Iowa-based firms and products, but does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFP also does not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. While the RFP outlines a detailed cost proposal template, it does not provide a specific award value or budget range for the project.