Little Storm Lake Enhancement, Little Storm Lake, Buena Vista County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bid proposals for the Little Storm Lake Enhancement project located in Buena Vista County. This Request for Bid (RFB) numbered 24-01-11-01 involves specific infrastructure improvements, including the installation of a precast water control structure at the North Intake Area, replacement of the pump at the south end, minor grading and rock placement near the pump, and retrofitting the outlet structure fish screen at Little Storm Lake. The bid solicitation was posted on June 28, 2024, with a closing date of July 18, 2024, at 11:00 AM CDT. Interested bidders are required to obtain project documents through Beeline and Blue in Des Moines, Iowa, and can contact the project engineer, Jeff Felt, at 515-250-3712 or jeff.felts@dnr.iowa.gov for additional information. Bidders must submit their proposals directly to the Department of Natural Resources according to the attached submission instructions, and are advised to carefully review all project documentation before submission.

The RFB does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The project appears to be focused on environmental and infrastructure enhancement, with improvements designed to optimize the water control and fish habitat at Little Storm Lake. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure modifications suggests a significant capital investment. The procurement is open to qualified vendors capable of executing the detailed technical specifications outlined in the project documents. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical expertise in water control structure installation, pump replacement, grading, rock placement, and fish screen retrofitting. The currency for the bid is US Dollars, and interested contractors should ensure they meet all technical and procedural requirements specified in the RFB.