Odessa levee re-seeding, Odessa Wildlife Unit, Louisa County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for the Odessa levee re-seeding project located in the Odessa Wildlife Unit, Louisa County. Bid number 24-06-58-01 seeks a contractor to perform comprehensive levee restoration work along the Mississippi River, which specifically includes seeding, fertilizer application, and installation of erosion control matting. The solicitation was released on March 15, 2024, with a firm bid submission deadline of March 28, 2024, at 3:00 PM Central Standard Time. Potential bidders are required to contact Mark Moeller directly at 515-214-9532 or mark.moeller@dnr.iowa.gov to obtain the complete bid package documentation and proposal details. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Stephanie Graham, who can be reached at stephanie.graham@dnr.iowa.gov or +1 515-344-0055. Bidders are explicitly cautioned against uploading bids or questions to the Iowa IMPACS system and must strictly adhere to the submission instructions provided in the attached documentation.

While the procurement documents do not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder qualifications, interested contractors should carefully review the bid package for any potential limitations. The solicitation does not list incumbent vendors or provide specific budget ranges for the levee re-seeding project. No information is provided about required integration with existing infrastructure or technology. The bid appears to be a standard DNR construction solicitation using US Dollars as the currency, with the primary goal of restoring and protecting the levee in the Odessa Wildlife Unit. Contractors interested in responding to this opportunity should thoroughly review all documentation, ensure compliance with submission requirements, and be prepared to demonstrate capabilities in landscape restoration, erosion control, and environmental construction techniques specific to riverine environments.