Wastewater Facility Renovation – Backbone State Park

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure engineering services from a qualified consulting firm for the facility plan and design of wastewater treatment renovations at two facilities located in Backbone State Park. The selected vendor will be responsible for developing the facility plans, final designs, obtaining required permits, and providing construction administration support throughout the renovation process, with project milestones ranging from September 2024 to October 2027. The RFP requires the vendor to provide an all-inclusive, itemized total cost proposal, with pricing based on hourly, not-to-exceed amounts for each of the ten listed tasks. Proposals are due by July 16, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to the responsible respondent whose proposal is deemed to provide the best value to the state.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Additionally, the RFP does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges for this contract opportunity.