Opportunity
Iowa Impacs #009-RFB-WRBWL-CY26-01
Construction of Nutrient Reduction Wetland in Kossuth County, Iowa
Posted
April 14, 2026
Respond By
May 20, 2026
Identifier
009-RFB-WRBWL-CY26-01
NAICS
237110
This opportunity involves the construction of a nutrient reduction wetland in Kossuth County, Iowa, for 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 - Project Scope: - Construction of a nutrient reduction wetland (Project ID: Kos972821A) - Major work includes: - Selective clearing, excavation, and grading (12,900 cubic yards of earthwork) - Steel sheetpile installation (1,444 sq ft) - Tile installation (515 linear feet) - Water control structure and drawdown pipe installation (91 linear feet) - Riprap placement (548 tons) - Concrete grout (108 cubic yards) - Seeding (17 acres) - Products/Services Requested: - Construction services for wetland creation - Materials: steel sheetpile, tile, drawdown pipe, riprap, concrete grout, seed - Estimated Construction Cost: - $350,000 to $450,000 - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must be registered with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing - 10% bid bond required with submission - 100% performance/payment bond required from the successful bidder - Plans and specifications prepared by Ducks Unlimited (Andrew Schippers, P.E.) - Pre-bid conference at USDA Service Center in Algona - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; procurement is for construction services and standard materials - Place of Performance: - Section 21, Township 97 North, Range 28 West, Kossuth County, Iowa - Pre-bid conference at USDA Service Center - NRCS, 605 E State ST, Algona, IA 50511
Description
The Iowa Department of Agriculture is soliciting bids for the construction of a nutrient reduction wetland located in Kossuth County, Iowa. The project involves selective clearing, excavation, grading, steel sheetpile installation, tile installation, water control structure, and seeding. The estimated construction cost ranges from $350,000 to $450,000, with construction to commence within 14 days of the preconstruction meeting and completion deadlines extending into 2027. A pre-bid conference is scheduled, and bidders must submit sealed bids by May 20, 2026.