Vanderzyl East AML Reclamation Project

The state of Iowa has posted a Request for Bids (RFB) for the Vanderzyl East AML Reclamation Project, a construction project for the state's abandoned mine land reclamation. The project, being procured by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality, involves clearing, grubbing, excavation, culvert construction, channel construction, pipe installation, sediment and erosion control, and permanent seeding across a 29.5-acre site. The scope of work includes 320,600 cubic yards of excavation, 5,300 cubic yards of select borrow, 3,500 cubic yards of controlled general fill, and 6,300 linear feet of terrace construction. Bids must be submitted by September 6, 2024, at 3:00 PM CDT, and a pre-bid conference will be held on August 22, 2024. The project is expected to cost between $900,000 and $1,150,000 and must comply with Davis-Bacon Wage Requirements.

This contract opportunity does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents do not provide details on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range of $900,000 to $1,150,000 is provided as the anticipated cost of construction.