Road Maintenance, Red Rock WMU, Marion/Warren/Polk County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for road maintenance work within the Red Rock Wildlife Management Unit, spanning Marion, Warren, and Polk Counties. The procurement involves comprehensive roadway maintenance activities, including brush clearing, roadway blading and shaping, rock hauling, spreading, and rolling, as well as culvert replacements with specific pipe sizes (24", 36", and 60") and associated apron footings. The project's primary objective is to repair flood damage to the Check Station Dike in the Riverton Wildlife Management Area. Bid submissions are due on January 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST, with interested contractors required to obtain project documents from Beeline and Blue in Des Moines. Potential bidders can direct technical questions to Stephanie Graham (515-344-0055) or Bruce Flippin (515-689-8009), who will serve as the Project Engineer. The procurement appears to be a traditional sealed bid process with manual submission directly to the Department of Natural Resources.

The bid documents do not explicitly indicate any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, or restrictions on bidder qualifications. No incumbent vendor information or current contract details are provided in the available documentation. Similarly, the procurement notice does not specify an estimated contract value, budget range, or funding source for the road maintenance project. The scope suggests the work is infrastructure-related and likely requires contractors with experience in roadway maintenance, culvert installation, and earthwork in wildlife management areas. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete project documentation to understand the full technical specifications, performance requirements, and submission protocols. Contractors interested in this opportunity should ensure they have the necessary equipment, expertise in rural road maintenance, and ability to perform work in environmentally sensitive wildlife management areas.