Iowa Department of Natural Resources 25CRDLWBHDELZ-002

Rathbun Hatchery Liner Design

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the government buyer seeking to procure engineering services from a qualified engineering consulting firm. The contract involves a design and construction package for Rathbun Hatchery, including removal and replacement of sixteen fish-rearing pond liners, replacement of existing steps leading into the ponds, repair of cracked/deteriorated concrete catch basins and water control structures, replacement of six butterfly valves at each of the sixteen ponds, repair or replacement of sluice gates at each pond, replacement of eight butterfly system drain valves and operators, furnishing and installation of ten 5HP floating aerators complete with timers, and repair of all damage associated with construction. The existing ponds were originally constructed in 1998 and are at the end of their design life. The DNR has been awarded a grant to fund the replacement of liners and miscellaneous equipment with updated materials. The contract requires construction work to occur between July 1, 2025, and November 30, 2025, to limit disturbances to hatchery operations. The procurement includes references to original construction plans, technical specifications, and bid tab from 1998. The vendor or OEM names are not specified in the document. The contract is managed by Philip Payton at the Iowa DNR, with contact details provided. The place of performance is Rathbun Hatchery, Iowa.

Description

The DNR Seeks to Purchase: Engineering services from a qualified engineering consulting firm for a design and construction package to remove and replace sixteen fish-rearing pond liners, replace existing steps leading into the ponds, repair cracked/deteriorated concrete catch basins and water control structures, replace the 6 butterfly valve at each of the sixteen ponds, repair or replace the sluice gate at each of the sixteen ponds, replace the 8 butterfly system drain valve and operator, furnish and install ten 5HP floating aerators (complete with timers), and repair all damage associated with construction. Construction work needs to occur between July 1, 2025 and November 30, 2025. The existing ponds were constructed in 1998 and are at the end of their design life. The DNR has been awarded a grant to replace the liners and other miscellaneous equipment with updated materials.

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