Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #EOF 2026-02

Construction of Bioreactors and Saturated Buffer Structures in Cedar and Muscatine Counties, Iowa

This opportunity involves the construction of bioreactors and saturated buffer structures to improve water quality in Cedar and Muscatine Counties, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship, Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality, Water Resources Bureau - Scope of Work: - Construction of 3 bioreactors and 17 saturated buffer structures - Includes excavation, earthwork, grading, mobilization, seeding, and installation of: - Water control structures (various sizes and chamber configurations) - Woodchips (189 units) - Geotextile fabric (209 units, Class II Nonwoven Type IV) - Perforated and non-perforated HDPE drain tubing (multiple diameters and types, e.g., 13,847 units of dual wall, 6" nonperforated) - Corrugated metal pipe tile extensions (various diameters) - Outlet structures, anti-seep devices, and other drainage components - Site preparation, tile investigation, fence removal/replacement, and related materials - Products/Services Requested: - Detailed line items with part numbers (e.g., IA-46 for drain tubing, IA-604 for water control structures) - Quantities specified for each material and component - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Construction at Site 32 must begin by a specified date due to its inclusion in a conservation showcase - Strict completion deadline with liquidated damages for delays - Bid and performance/payment bonds required - Open to all qualified contractors; no specific OEMs or proprietary vendors named - Estimated Contract Value: - $210,000 to $240,000 - Place of Performance: - Cedar and Muscatine Counties, Iowa - Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Hoover State Office Building, Des Moines, IA (government office) - Pre-bid conference at Belle Plaine Community Library, Belle Plaine, IA

Description

The Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship is soliciting sealed bids for the Heartland Lower Cedar 25-26 Batch and Build Edge-of-Field Project, which includes construction of 3 bioreactors and 17 saturated buffer structures in Cedar and Muscatine Counties, Iowa. The work involves excavation, earthwork, grading, mobilization, seeding, and installation of materials such as water control structures, woodchips, geotextile fabric, and piping. Bids are due by May 6, 2026, with a pre-bid conference on April 23, 2026. Construction for Site 32 must begin by June 16, 2026, due to its role in a conservation showcase. The estimated contract value ranges from $210,000 to $240,000.

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