Springbrook Slide Geotech

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 25CRDLWBMALDR-0001 for a geotechnical assessment and repair project at Springbrook State Park in Guthrie County. The procurement seeks professional engineering and architectural services to address a slide area within the park, with a focus on comprehensive site evaluation and remediation planning. Interested vendors must submit separate technical and cost proposal files by June 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM CDT, with no scheduled site visit for this solicitation. The RFP requires respondents to guarantee all proposal terms, including pricing, for 120 days following the submission deadline. Proposal evaluation will likely include technical expertise, proposed approach, and cost-effectiveness, with commodity codes covering professional engineering services (92500) and professional architectural services (90600). Potential vendors can submit written questions and seek clarifications through a designated follow-up period, with Michael Bradbury (michael.bradbury@iowa.gov, 515-823-9327) serving as the primary contact for the procurement.

The RFP documentation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, suggesting the procurement is open to qualified engineering and architectural firms. Payment terms are structured as 0% 0, Net 60, with contract execution to be completed in US Dollars. The contract will be managed through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System and the Iowa Department of Administrative Services website, where addenda and contract terms will be posted. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the geotechnical assessment and repair project suggests a potentially significant investment in addressing the slide area at Springbrook State Park. Interested firms should carefully review all documentation, prepare comprehensive technical and cost proposals, and ensure compliance with the administrative requirements outlined in the RFP.