Opportunity
Cedar Rapids Ionwave #675005-02
Cedar Rapids Stormwater Gatewell and Floodgate Construction for Flood Control
Posted
July 15, 2026
Respond By
August 05, 2026
Identifier
675005-02
NAICS
237110, 237990, 237310
This opportunity involves a major flood control construction project for the City of Cedar Rapids Public Works Department: - Government Buyer: - City of Cedar Rapids Public Works Department (Iowa) - Project Scope: - Construction of a stormwater gatewell and floodgate attached to an existing storm sewer at 4th Avenue SW and 1st Street SW - Includes excavation (952 CY), installation/removal of storm and sanitary sewers (HDPE and RCP pipes), pavement and sidewalk work, curb and gutter installation/removal - Installation of a large slide gate (90"x84") and construction of a gatewell structure - Additional work: tree protection, temporary/permanent fencing, painted pavement markings, and site improvements - Products/Services Requested: - Major line items: excavation, subbase installation, conduit removal/replacement, HDPE and RCP pipe installation, slide gate, gatewell structure - Services: trench compaction testing, bypass pumping, construction survey, mobilization, temporary traffic control - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Iowa SUDAS and City of Cedar Rapids General Supplemental Specifications - Bid bond, bidder status form, equal employment opportunity, and drug-free workplace compliance - Project is exempt from Iowa sales and use taxes (bidders must obtain exemption) - Completion required by contract end date, with milestone for all work except sodding/seeding - No specific OEMs are named; plan holders include various construction and materials firms - Engineer's probable cost: $390,000
Description
This solicitation is a Request for Bid for the construction of a stormwater gatewell and floodgate attached to an existing storm sewer for flood control, located at the east end of 4th Avenue SW and 1st Street SW in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The project includes various construction activities such as excavation, removal and replacement of conduits, installation of storm and sanitary sewers, pavement work, and landscaping. The engineer's opinion of probable cost is $390,000. The contract requires completion by May 28, 2027, with an early start date of October 19, 2026, and a milestone for all work except sodding/seeding by March 31, 2027.