Water Meter Enclosure, Clear Lake State Park, Cerro Gordo County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for Project #23-03-17-08, a water meter enclosure installation at Clear Lake State Park in Cerro Gordo County. The procurement is a lump sum competitive bid for constructing a comprehensive water meter infrastructure, which includes installing a 120" x 38" x 56" heated aluminum enclosure with a temperature alarm, a 3" water meter, backflow prevention assembly, and a reinforced concrete pad. Key deliverables involve providing all necessary components such as access openings, padlockable handles, drain ports, crushed limestone subbase, isolation valves, and electrical service for heat and alarm systems. The bid is scheduled to open on February 14, 2025, with proposals due by 3:00 PM CST on March 6, 2025, and a project completion date set for May 29, 2025. Interested bidders must contact Mike Dufoe at 515-985-9196 or michael.dufoe@dnr.iowa.gov to obtain bid package documentation. Contractors are required to verify all dimensions, maintain surface drainage, provide erosion control, and coordinate with existing utilities, with no additional compensation provided for utility conflicts or material disposal.

The contract includes several procurement restrictions and compliance requirements, particularly focused on federal regulations. Contractors must comply with EPA federal forms, including Debarment/Suspension certification, MBE/WBE participation requirements, and Build America, Buy America Act provisions mandating that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials be predominantly produced in the United States. Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to participate, with contractors required to take affirmative steps to include these enterprises in subcontracting opportunities. Insurance requirements include public liability coverage of $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence, and property damage insurance of $250,000 per occurrence. A performance bond of 100% of the contract price is mandatory for contracts exceeding $25,000. Contractors must be registered with the Iowa Department of Revenue and obtain necessary permits, including an NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit if the project disturbs one or more acres. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project includes provisions for the DNR to withhold up to 5% of payments and assess liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day for delays beyond the completion date.