Water Operator Contractor

Operator of Water Supply:

Request for quote for a contractor to provide operator services of the Water Supply at Anamosa State Penitentiary located at 406 N High St. Anamosa, IA 52205. The Anamosa State Penitentiary has hired their own Water Supply Operator for the past several years.

Introduction:

The Anamosa State Penitentiary is a maximum/medium prison operated by the State of Iowa Department of Corrections. This facility was built in 1874-1875 and is on the National Registry of Historical Places. The facility is located on approximately 13.6 acres not including residential housing. The facility houses approximately 1100 incarcerated men.

Project Description:

• The operator must hold a Grade 2 Water Treatment System and Grade 2 Water Distribution System license

• The operator must abide by the Water Supply Operations Permit for the Anamosa State Penitentiary designated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources

• The operator must be onsite a minimum of once a week during the hours of 6 am to 6 pm with availability 24 hours a day/7 days a week and the ability to respond by phone within 60 minutes.

• The operator will observe treatment plant and wells, collect distribution system samples, review records and test results, complete necessary Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports, assist in resolving issues that arise, and work alongside our Powerhouse staff experienced in water testing using good communication skills.

• The operator to maintain and keep on-site Water Treatment/Water Distribution records to indicate a description of the Program; labels and Safety Data Sheets of products used; log reports.

• The Iowa Department of Natural Resources requires the operator to inspect the plant a minimum of once a week.

• The Iowa Department of Natural Resources requires the operator to be on site to measure chlorine residuals at the water treatment plant and in distribution system, measure chlorine usage, and record pumpage a minimum of one time per week.

• The Iowa Department of Natural Resources requires a person approved by the operator to complete self-monitoring requirements.

Additional Information:

• Due to the nature of our business, there are additional requirements that need to be met.

o Contractor will complete a small training session establishing rules surrounding working around incarcerated individuals.

o Contractor will be subject to annual background checks.

• An onsite visit is available by request.

• Contractor may be requested to provide references

• Contractor must provide experience as a Grade 2 Water Treatment System and Grade 2 Water Distribution System licensee

Fee Structure:

• Monthly service charge

• Hourly rate for emergency services provided between 6 pm to 6 am.

BID CLOSES ON JUNE 15, 2026 AT 1:00 PM.