Cer962218C Nutrient Reduction Wetland Project
Bid No. E26-06
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NOTICE-TO-BIDDERS
NOTICE-TO-BIDDERS
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Cer962218C Nutrient Reduction Wetland Project
Section 18, Township 96 North, Range 22 West
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Sealed bids will be received by the Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship, Division of Soil Conservation and
Water Quality (Division), via the Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System (IMPACS), until 3:00 PM
local time, Thursday, July 16, 2026. The bid opening, open to the public, will be held through IMPACS at 3:00 PM local
time, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, when bids will be read aloud. Interested parties may call in to hear the bid opening using
the Microsoft Teams call-in number: 469-998-7627, code 596080221#. Bids must be submitted on the appropriate bid
forms provided and shall include a bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%). Bidders must also be registered with the
Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing.
This project is for a Tile Zone nutrient reduction wetland. In general, the work involves, but is not limited to, selective
clearing, excavation, grading, installation of inlet and outlet concrete structures, tile installation and seeding. This project
includes around 33,356 cubic yards of earthwork, one inlet and one outlet concrete structures, two concrete manholes, 3,762
linear feet of tile installation, 22 tons of riprap, 1,202 square yards of turf reinforcement mat and 10.2 acres of seeding. The
estimated construction cost range for this project is $350,000 to $400,000.
Construction will commence within 14 days of the preconstruction meeting, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon.
Construction deadline: 06/15/2027 Seeding deadline-structure: 09/15/2027 Seeding deadline-buffer: 06/30/2027
A pre-bid conference will be held at 1:00 PM, on July 1, 2026 at the Lynne Lornzen Park /Ventura Boat Ramp, 210 E Lake
St, Ventura IA 50482, telephone: 515-344-6279. Attendance at the pre-bid conference by prospective bidders is not
mandatory but is encouraged.
The Plans and Construction Specifications governing the construction of the proposed improvements have been prepared by
Brandon Short, P.E., Bolton & Menk Inc, and are hereby made a part of this notice by reference and the proposed contract
shall be executed in compliance therewith. Copies of the Contract Documents, including Plans, Construction Specifications,
and Bid Package, are available through the website links:
https://iowaagriculture.gov/dscwq/requests-proposals and
https://das.iowa.gov/vendors/bidding-opportunities#vendor-bid-opportunities
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In order to be included on the plan holders list, which is required to be able to receive meeting minutes, addenda and an
updated plan holders list, interested parties must make a written or verbal request to the Division by telephone: 515-344-
6279, or by e-mail: tracy.Blocker@iowaagriculture.gov. Bidders who attend and sign-in to the pre-bid conference will be
added to the plan holders list. A printed copy of plans and construction specifications can be viewed by appointment by
contacting Tracy Blocker, Division (tracy.Blocker@iowaagriculture.gov, or (515) 344-6279. Printed copies of specifications
and plans will be provided to the successful bidder.
The successful bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance/Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent
(100%) of the contract price.
Questions concerning the Plans and Construction Specifications should be in writing and addressed to Brandon Short, P.E.,
brandon.short@bolton-menk.com, and must copy Tracy Blocker, Division, tracy.Blocker@iowaagriculture.gov. All other
questions concerning other Contract Documents should be addressed to Tracy Blocker, Division,
tracy.Blocker@iowaagriculture.gov or 515-344-6279. To be considered in a final addendum, written questions must be
received by 3:00 PM on July 8, 2026.
The Division reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities and irregularities.
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