When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 6, 2026.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced construction site preparation contractors. Proven capability in erosion control and embankment construction. Ability to work with licensed engineers and surveyors. Previous work for public sector or government clients. Knowledge of environmental compliance and quality assurance practices.

Construction Site Preparation Service (Due July 16, 2026)

Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Iowa, United StatesPosted: June 16th, 2026Deadline: July 16th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government authority in Des Moines, Iowa, seeks site preparation services including clearing, erosion control, embankment construction, and steel sheet pile installation for a construction project.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be registered with the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing
Must include a bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the base bid
Must furnish a Performance/Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price
Must show ownership of twenty percent (20%) of their own equipment
Must provide a performance record of similar projects
Must submit a list of projects presently under contract
Must provide a list of contracts which resulted in lawsuits or defaults
Must provide technical experience of personnel in responsible charge of the work
Must be authorized by the Secretary of State to do business in Iowa if a non-Iowa corporation

TIMELINE

Pre-bid conference: June 24th, 2026

Deadline for written questions: July 6th, 2026

Bid submission deadline: July 16th, 2026

Bid opening: July 16th, 2026

Construction deadline: June 15th, 2027

Seeding deadline-buffer: June 30th, 2027

Seeding deadline-structure: September 15th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 6th, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Iowa Department Of Agriculture And Land Stewardship, Division Of Soil Conservation And Water Quality

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive construction site preparation services. The scope of work includes clearing, grubbing, stripping, refuse removal, bank sloping, and structure removal to eliminate all undesirable materials from the site and prepare it for subsequent construction.

The contractor will be responsible for implementing measures to control erosion and minimize sediment and pollutant production affecting water and air quality during construction. A qualified engineer or technician equipped with appropriate survey instruments must verify the grading before topsoil placement. Quality assurance will be overseen by the design engineer of record or their designee. The work also encompasses embankment construction and the installation of steel sheet piles.

All vendor questions must be submitted by July 6, 2026. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for June 24, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 16, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 6, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Iowa Department Of Agriculture And Land Stewardship, Division Of Soil Conservation And Water Quality. The work is located in Iowa, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced construction site preparation contractors
Proven capability in erosion control and embankment construction
Ability to work with licensed engineers and surveyors
Previous work for public sector or government clients
Knowledge of environmental compliance and quality assurance practices

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