Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Road Maintenance, Rathbun Wildlife Unit - 25-05-04-04 (2026)
- Due
- Mar 19, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 1, 2026
- Primary contact
- Daniel Pfeifer
- (515) 901-6261
The 30-second brief
This gravel road maintenance project includes improvements for two separate areas in the Rathbun Wildlife Management Area and Sedan Bottoms Wildlife Management Area in Appanoose County, Iowa. Work includes roadbed blading and shaping, granular surfacing with 1.5" roadstone, one 24" smooth metal pipe culvert replacement with vertical inlet and anti-vortex trash rack, one 15" reinforced concrete pipe culvert replacement with aprons, Class E revetment riprap, 4" perforated plastic subdrain, traffic control, rural seeding, and mulch. Project No. 25-05-04-04 (Iowa DOT Project No. SP-00SP-0(12)-7C-00) has an estimated cost of $135,000. Sealed bids will be received by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources until 11:00 AM on March 19, 2026. A proposal guarantee of $12,500.00 is required.
Reconstruction of Roadbed - Blading/Shaping, Macadam Stone Base, Granular Surfacing on Road (1.5" Roadstone), Removal of Existing Structure, Remove Storm Sewer Pipe LE 36", Apron Conc 15", Culvert 1500D Concrete Entrance Pipe 15", Culvert 24" SMP, 36" SMP Riser, Subdrain 4" A-2000 Perforated Plastic Pipe, Revetment Class E, Fine Drainfill, Coarse Drainfill, Traffic Control, Mobilization, Seeding Rural, Mulch
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Summary
This gravel road maintenance project includes improvements for two separate areas in the Rathbun Wildlife Management Area and Sedan Bottoms Wildlife Management Area in Appanoose County, Iowa.
Work includes roadbed blading and shaping, granular surfacing with 1.5" roadstone, one 24" smooth metal pipe culvert replacement with vertical inlet and anti-vortex trash rack, one 15" reinforced concrete pipe culvert replacement with aprons, Class E revetment riprap, 4" perforated plastic subdrain, traffic control, rural seeding, and mulch. Project No. 25-05-04-04 (Iowa DOT Project No. SP-00SP-0(12)-7C-00) has an estimated cost of $135,000. Sealed bids will be received by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources until 11:00 AM on March 19, 2026. A proposal guarantee of $12,500.00 is required.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
17- Reconstruction of Roadbed - Blading/Shaping
- Macadam Stone Base
- Granular Surfacing on Road (1.5" Roadstone)
- Removal of Existing Structure
- Remove Storm Sewer Pipe LE 36"
- Apron Conc 15"
- Culvert 1500D Concrete Entrance Pipe 15"
- Culvert 24" SMP
- 36" SMP Riser
- Subdrain 4" A-2000 Perforated Plastic Pipe
- Revetment Class E
- Fine Drainfill
- Coarse Drainfill
- Traffic Control
- Mobilization
- Seeding Rural
- Mulch
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Proposal
- Proposal Guarantee Bond
- Performance Bond
- Certificate of Insurance
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Appanoose County, IA
- Reported agency
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Iowa Department of Natural Resources | State of Iowa?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 19, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Daniel Pfeifer.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Iowa Department of Natural Resources | State of Iowa in IA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Daniel Pfeifer at (515) 901-6261. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Reconstruction of Roadbed - Blading/Shaping, Macadam Stone Base, Granular Surfacing on Road (1.5" Roadstone), Removal of Existing Structure, Remove Storm Sewer Pipe LE 36", Apron Conc 15", Culvert 1500D Concrete Entrance Pipe 15", Culvert 24" SMP, 36" SMP Riser, Subdrain 4" A-2000 Perforated Plastic. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Proposal, Proposal Guarantee Bond, Performance Bond, Certificate of Insurance. Review the full document from Iowa Department of Natural Resources | State of Iowa for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Appanoose County, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.