Kos952935D Nutrient Reduction Wetland

The Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship, Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality is seeking qualified contractors for the Construction of a Nutrient Reduction Wetland in Kossuth County (Project ID Kos952935D). This Request for Bid (RFB) involves extensive earthwork and environmental infrastructure development, including 55,688 cubic yards of excavation, 812 linear feet of tile installation, 636 square feet of sheet pile installation, 1,082 tons of riprap, and 34.8 acres of seeding. The project will be engineered by Andrew Schippers from Ducks Unlimited and requires precise implementation of multiple line items with completion dates set for June 15, 2026, with some seeding components to be finalized by June 30, 2026. Bidders must be registered with the Iowa Division of Labor and submit a bid bond for 10% of the project cost. A pre-bid conference will be held on September 16, 2025, at Bolton & Menk in Algona, Iowa, with attendance encouraged but not mandatory. All bids must be submitted through the IMPACS platform by September 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM CDT, with written questions accepted until September 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

Bidders will be required to provide a Performance/Payment Bond for 100% of the contract price upon award. The estimated construction cost ranges between $650,000 and $800,000, indicating a substantial infrastructure project focused on water quality and soil conservation. While the documentation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or specific enterprise restrictions, standard state procurement practices typically encourage participation from diverse contractors. No incumbent vendors are specifically identified in the documentation. Successful contractors must demonstrate technical capability to execute complex environmental engineering tasks, including precise earthwork, tile installation, and extensive land restoration through seeding. Technical questions should be directed to Andrew Schippers, while administrative inquiries should be routed to Tracy Bruun through the specified contact channels. The project represents a significant investment in nutrient reduction and environmental management infrastructure for Kossuth County.