Rathbun Hatchery Liner Design

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure engineering services from a qualified consulting firm to provide a design and construction package for the Rathbun Hatchery Liner project. The scope of work includes removing and replacing sixteen fish-rearing pond liners, steps, catch basins, water control structures, and other miscellaneous equipment at the Rathbun Hatchery. The selected firm will be responsible for producing final designs, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates, as well as providing construction administration support. The project must be completed between July 1, 2025 and November 30, 2025 to limit disruption to hatchery operations. Proposals are due by September 15, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to the responsible respondent that provides the best value to the state.

The DNR has been awarded a grant to fund this project and is not specifying any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the RFP does not provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not list a specific award value or budget range, but the previous Phase 3 Research Pond Project at the Rathbun Hatchery had an estimated cost of $1,752,870.