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PAUL TODD AML RECLAMATION PROJECT SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 74 NORTH, RANGE 18 WEST, MARION COUNTY, IOWA BID NO. IA-343 Sealed bids will be received by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality (Division), via the Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System (IMPACS) electronic procurement system, until 2:00 p.m. local time, on September 8, 2026. The bid opening, which is open to the public, will be held through IMPACS beginning 2:00 p.m. local time, when bids will be read outloud. Interested parties may call in to hear the bid opening using the Microsoft Teams call-in number: +1 469-998-7627, code 817435939#. The bid shall be accompanied by a bid security as set forth in Document B, Instructions to Bidders, in the amount of 10% to the total bid amount. Bids must be submitted on the appropriate forms provided in IMPACS. A pre-bid conference will be held on August 28, 2026 at 10:45 a.m., Marion County Extension Office, 210 North Iowa Street, Knoxville, Iowa, 50138, telephone: 641-842-2014. Attendance at the pre-bid conference by prospective bidders is not mandatory but is encouraged. In general, the work involves but is not limited to: clearing and grubbing, debris removal, excavation, terrace construction, tiling, rip rap placement, soil amendments, erosion stabilization, and seeding. The project includes the following approximate quantities of work: 36 acres of clearing and grubbing, 351,000 cubic yards of excavation, 970 tons of Class E Revetment, 6,300 feet of terraces, 1,900 feet of drain pipe, 34 acres of seeding, and other appurtenant work normally associated with a coal mine reclamation project. The cost of construction for this project is estimated at $1.2 to $1.3 million. The Plans and Construction Specifications governing the construction of the proposed improvements have been prepared by Shive-Hattery, Inc. and are hereby made a part of this notice by reference and the proposed Contract shall be executed in compliance therewith. This project shall comply with Davis-Bacon Wage Requirements. THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING PLANS, CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS, AND BID PACKAGE, ARE ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE IDALS WEBSITE LINK https://iowaagriculture.gov/dscwq/requests-proposals. The work under the proposed contract shall commence within fourteen (14) days after Notice-to-Proceed is received and shall be completed no later than December 31 2027. In order to be included on the plan holders list, which is required to receive meeting minutes, addenda and an updated plan holders list, interested bidders must make a written or verbal request to Michael Otten, P.E., Shive-Hattery, Inc., 515-223-8104 or motten@shive-hattery.com. Questions concerning the Plans and Construction Specifications should be addressed to Michael Otten, P.E., 515-223-8104. All other questions concerning other Contract Documents should be addressed to Matt McDonald, Project Coordinator, 515-619-2641 or matt.mcdonald@iowaagriculture.gov. In order to be considered in a final addendum, written questions must be received no later than September 2, 2026. The Division reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive technicalities and irregularities: IMPACS BIDDER LOGIN: - https://solutions.sciquest.com/apps/Router/SupplierLogin?CustOrg=DASIowa Bid Number: Paul Todd AML Reclamation Project IA-343 Agency: Agriculture and Land Stewardship Contact: Mary Baker (Mary.Baker@Iowaagriculture.gov)