Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #EOF 2026-01

Construction of 18 Saturated Buffer Structures in Poweshiek, Tama, and Marshall Counties, Iowa

This opportunity involves the construction of 18 saturated buffer structures for the Heartland Middle Iowa 25-26 Batch and Build Edge-of-Field Project, managed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship, Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship, Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality, Water Resources Bureau - Project Scope: - Construction and installation of 18 saturated buffer structures across Poweshiek, Tama, and Marshall Counties, Iowa - Includes earthwork, grading, mobilization, seeding, and installation of water control structures, piping, and outlet structures - Products and Materials Requested: - Water control structures (various sizes and chamber configurations) - 5'x6" 2-Chamber (1), 6'x6" 2-Chamber (11), 6'x8" 2-Chamber (1), 6'x10" 2-Chamber (10), 8'x6" 2-Chamber (11), 8'x8" 2-Chamber (1) - 5'x6" 3-Chamber (3), 6'x6" 3-Chamber (2), 8'x6" 3-Chamber (2), 7'x6" 4-Chamber (1) - Perforated and non-perforated HDPE drain tubing (6", 8", 10" diameters; trenchless installation allowed for some) - 6" Perforated: 14,089 ft; 6" Nonperforated: 2,112 ft; 8" Nonperforated: 94 ft; 10" Nonperforated: 118 ft - Corrugated metal pipe tile extensions with animal guards (8", 10", 12" diameters) - 8": 22 units; 10": 2 units; 12": 2 units - CPP tile end caps (6" diameter): 23 units - Anti-seep devices: 26 units - Fiberglass marking flags: 26 units - Tile connections: 2 units - Services Requested: - Site preparation (8 sites) - Seeding and mulching (21.47 acres) - Mobilization (1 lot) - Tile investigation, removal, and repair (58 hours) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be registered with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing - Bid bond (10%) and performance/payment bond (100%) required - Construction must commence within 14 days after the preconstruction conference - Liquidated damages apply for delays - Inclusion on the plan holders list is required to receive addenda and meeting minutes - Estimated Contract Value: - $155,000 to $185,000 - Locations: - Work performed in Poweshiek, Tama, and Marshall Counties, Iowa - Pre-bid conference at Belle Plaine Community Library, Belle Plaine, IA - Government office at Hoover State Office Building, Des Moines, IA

Description

The Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship is soliciting sealed bids for the Heartland Middle Iowa 25-26 Batch and Build Edge-of-Field Project, which includes construction of 18 saturated buffer structures in Poweshiek, Tama, and Marshall Counties, Iowa. The work involves earthwork, grading, mobilization, seeding, and installation of water control structures, piping, and outlet structures. Bids are due by 3:00 PM local time on May 6, 2026, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for April 23, 2026. The estimated project cost ranges from $155,000 to $185,000.

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