Road Maintenance, Nishnabotna WMU, Fremont County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking engineering services for wastewater treatment facility renovations across four treatment facilities located in the Nishnabotna Watershed Management Unit within Fremont County. The procurement is specifically targeting a qualified engineering consulting firm to develop a comprehensive facility plan and design for wastewater infrastructure improvements. Key deliverables will likely include detailed engineering assessments, renovation plans, technical specifications, and potentially implementation strategies for modernizing these treatment facilities. The solicitation was posted on January 30, 2025, with a proposal submission deadline of February 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST. The primary contact for this opportunity is Stephanie Graham, who can be reached at stephanie.graham@dnr.iowa.gov or 515-344-0055, with project engineering oversight provided by Bruce Flippin, contactable at 515-689-8009. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, typical engineering service procurements assess factors such as technical expertise, past performance, proposed methodology, team qualifications, and cost competitiveness.

The bid documents do not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Project documents can be obtained through Beeline and Blue in Des Moines, suggesting potential local vendor engagement opportunities. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available materials. The solicitation does not provide a specific budget range or estimated contract value for the wastewater treatment facility renovation project. Interested engineering firms should carefully review the complete bid documentation to understand the full scope of requirements, technical specifications, and submission protocols. Potential respondents are advised to follow the specific submission instructions outlined in the procurement documents, noting that bids and questions should be submitted directly to the Department of Natural Resources rather than uploaded to an online system.