Hodge WPA Wetland Restoration, Great Lakes Wildlife Unit, Dickinson County
| Location: | Iowa |
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| Posted: | May 28, 2026 |
| Due: | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Agency: | State Government of Iowa |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | 26-01-30-01 |
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Bid Information
Bid Number
26-01-30-01
Solicitation
Hodge WPA Wetland Restoration, Great Lakes Wildlife Unit, Dickinson County
Solicitation Type
Request for Bids
County
Dickinson
Description
Description
This project is designed to restore four wetland pool areas located on the Hodge Wildlife Protection Area (WPA), Dickinson County, Iowa. Work under this project includes embankment (dike construction), excavation (spillway & borrow), tile investigation, tile breaks, and water control structures with associated piping.
Please see the plans and bid package as noted below. Bid Closing Date and Time: 6/11/2026 at 3:00 PM. Bids must be submitted electronically as directed in the General Information and Instructions to Bidders.
Agency Information
Number
542
Name
Natural Resources, Dept Of
Address 1
6200 Park ave
Address 2
City/State/Zip
DES MOINES, IA 50321
Contact Information
Contact Name
Darin Galbraith
Contact Title
Procurement Specialist
Contact Email
Contact Phone Number
(515) 344-0055
Contact Phone Extension
Contact Other Number
Contact Fax Number
Valid Dates
From
5/27/2026 5:06:00 PM
Until
6/11/2026 3:00:00 PM
Documents/Attachments
Attachment Preview
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Jeff Felts, Facilities Engineer
District 1 (NW)
951 Starview Dr
Hinton, IA 51024
515-250-3712
May 28, 2026
Contractors,
Enclosed please find a request for proposal on the Hodge WPA Wetland Restoration project at the
Great Lake Wildlife Unit in Dickinson County. If you are interested, please complete the proposal and
e-mail as directed. Included in the package are instructions to bidders, the proposal page (Attachment
A), a sample contract, and information specific to the project.
Please follow the instructions carefully in preparing the documents and note the emailing instructions.
Electronic signatures are acceptable, and no bid bond is required. A performance bond will be needed
at the time of contracting for the successful low bidder. Also note that this is a federally funded project
with associated federal forms that need to be completed and BABA requirements that must be met.
Any questions can be directed to me at the above cell phone number. Bid results will be posted on the
IDNR website (https://programs.iowadnr.gov/engreal/projectlist.asp) as soon as the bids are verified.
Sincerely,
____________________________________
Jeff Felts, P.E.
Facilities Engineer
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
GENERAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
FOR
GREAT LAKES WILDLIFE UNIT
HODGE WPA WETLAND RESTORATION
PROJECT # 26-01-30-01
COMPETITIVE QUOTATION
Please read and familiarize yourself with all of these Instructions before preparing your proposal.
1. To be considered a responsible and responsive bidder, all the information requested on the Proposal Form
(Attachment A) must be completed and received by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources by 3:00pm on
6/11/26. If you are signing on behalf of a corporation, include your title in the signature line. Keep a copy of the
proposal as your record of your submitted proposal.
2. Email your proposal to constructionbids@dnr.iowa.gov. All proposals must be submitted electronically. No paper
proposals will be accepted. Include the following information in the subject line: Project Name, Contract Number,
and Bid Letting Date.
Contact for the competitive quotation process is as follows:
Darin Galbraith, Procurement Specialist
constructionbids@dnr.iowa.gov
515-344-0055
Contact for questions on plans and specifications is as follows:
Jeff Felts, District Engineer
951 Starview Dr.
Hinton, IA 51024
Jeff.felts@dnr.iowa.gov
515-250-3712
3. DO NOT alter the proposal with alternates, qualifications, reservations, or stipulations. If the bid is not a lump sum,
clearly identify unit prices. In event of any inconsistency between the Proposed Bid Total and the bid total derived
from provided unit prices, unit prices will prevail. (See Article 4.)
4. Your proposal will be audited, extensions and totals verified, and notification of decision of award will be made
promptly after the closing date for receipt of proposals shown above. The lowest responsive, responsible bidder will
be eligible for award of a subsequent contract. The DEPARTMENT reserves the unconditional right not to award a
contract for the project described in these instructions and related attachments.
5. Both successful and unsuccessful bidders will be notified of the result of the bidding. If you are the successful bidder,
an award letter and contract documents will be sent to you with detailed instructions for completion. By submitting
a proposal, you agree and understand that acceptance of your proposal by the DEPARTMENT constitutes a binding
agreement to enter into a contract and that the offer contained in your proposal shall be valid for a period of 45
days from the deadline for submission of proposals.
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COMPETITIVE QUOTATION (MINOR) PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT
ATTACHMENT A - PROPOSAL FORM
PROJECT: HODGE WPA WETLAND RESTORATION
CONTRACT NO.:
LOCATION: GREAT LAKES WILDLIFE UNIT, HODGE WPA, DICKINSON COUNTY, IOWA
26-01-30-01
ITEM
NO.
DESCRIPTION
ESTIMATED
QUANTITY
1 Mobilization
1 LS
2 On-Site Topsoil Stripping and Salvaging
2,500 CY
3 Embankment Construction – Dikes
7,095 CY
4 Class 10 Excavation – Spillways
168 CY
5 Tile Search
1,600 LF
6 Tile Break
5 EA
7 Agri Drain WCS 12”x8’ (10” Boots) – Install Only
1 EA
8 Agri Drain WCS 10”x6’ (8” Boots) – Install Only
1 EA
9 Fireproof Cover – Install Only
2 EA
10 10” Dual Wall Non-Perf Tile – Install Only
120 LF
11 8” Dual Wall Non-Perf Tile
130 LF
12 6” CMP Intake
2 EA
13 Tile Couplers
5 EA
14 5” Perforated Tile – Install Only
300 LF
15 4’x4’ Anti-Seep Collar
2 EA
16 6” Heavy Duty Bar Guard
2 EA
17 8” Heavy Duty Bar Guard
1 EA
18 10” Heavy Duty Bar Guard
1 EA
19 10” Tee
2 EA
20 8” Tee
2 EA
21 Erosion Stone
25 TN
22 1” Clean Stone
5 TN
23 Revetment Stone – Class D
5 TN
24 NPDES Permit & Monitoring
1 LS
25 12” Straw Wattle
540 LF
*Unit Prices Prevail; Amount equals Estimated Quantity multiplied by Unit Price
UNIT PRICE*
AMOUNT
DOLLARS CENTS DOLLARS CENTS
Proposed Bid Total: $
By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa.
Signature
Date
Printed Name
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Legal Name of Company
Street Address
COMPETITIVE QUOTATION (MINOR) PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT
Title
Phone No.
Email Address
City, State, Zip Code
Remit to Address (if different than above)
Remit to City, State, Zip Code (if different than above)
Iowa Contractor Registration Number
Bidder Acknowledges Receipt of Any Issued Addenda (Number and Date): ______________________________________
Name
Subcontractor Information
Iowa Contractor
Registration Number
Email Address
This Proposal will become void if not accepted by the DEPARTMENT within 45 days of the deadline for submission of
proposals described in the General Information and Instructions to Bidders for this project.
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COMPETITIVE QUOTATION (MINOR) PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT
The following is an EXAMPLE of the contract that will be sent to the successful bidder. The recommended Contractor will
be required to fill out the necessary information and sign the contract prior to performing work under this project.
Contract No.: 26-01-30-01_
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
COMPETITIVE QUOTATION (MINOR) PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT
AGREEMENT, entered into between the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, an agency of the State of Iowa,
hereinafter called the DEPARTMENT, and
Name:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Remit to Address:
(If different than above)
Remit to City, State, Zip:
Phone:
E-Mail Address:
Contact Person:
hereinafter called the CONTRACTOR.
WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned, to be made and
performed by the parties mentioned above, the CONTRACTOR agrees with the DEPARTMENT, to commence and
complete the project described as follows and collectively referred to as the Project:
HODGE WPA WETLAND RESTORATION - This project consists of restoring four wetland areas by constructing earthen
dikes; installing, daylighting, and/or breaking tiles; and installing water control structures.
Located at: Great Lake Wildlife Unit, Hodge WPA, Dickinson County, Iowa, for the sum of $ ____________. This contract
supersedes all prior contracts or agreements between the DEPARTMENT and the CONTRACTOR for the work described
in this contract. The Project is more thoroughly and specifically described in Article 2, Scope of Work, of this contract.
ARTICLE 1 - DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE
The representative of the DEPARTMENT shall be Jeff Felts, IDNR District Engineer, 515-250-3712, and all
communications from the CONTRACTOR should occur thereto. However, any modifications or payments must be
approved by the highest-level signatory for the DEPARTMENT, as described on the signature page.
ARTICLE 2 - SCOPE OF WORK
The CONTRACTOR shall furnish, at his own proper cost and expense, all materials, equipment, labor, insurance, and
other accessories and services necessary to complete, in a workmanlike manner, ready for continuous operation, the
above-mentioned project. The work shall be performed in accordance with the requirements and provisions of the
following documents, all of which are made a part hereof and collectively evidence and constitute the contract:
● CONTRACTOR’s Proposal attached as Attachment A.
● Supplemental Information as Attachment B.
● Project Plan set (12 pages) as Attachment C.
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COMPETITIVE QUOTATION (MINOR) PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CONTRACT
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