NOAH AND WILCOX EAST AML RECLAMATION PROJECT

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is seeking sealed bids to reclaim two adjoining abandoned‑mine‑land sites (Noah AML and Wilcox East AML) in Marion County, Iowa. The contract covers extensive earth‑moving, site preparation, grading, pipe installation, sediment‑ and erosion‑control structures, rip‑rap placement, fence installation, and permanent seeding of native and wetland vegetation. The work must begin within two weeks of award and be completed by 31 December 2027, with an estimated construction value of $4.8‑$5.3 million. • Primary scope: clearing & grubbing (~106.5 ac), excavation (~1.35 million cy), terrace construction, rip‑rap, concrete block mats, HDPE/PPHP/PVC pipe installation, fencing, and extensive seeding/soil amendment. • Mandatory requirements: 10 % bid security, Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage compliance, Buy‑America provisions, and a performance bond equal to the contract amount. • Key dates: Pre‑bid conference 28 Aug 2026 (optional), questions due 8 Sep 2026, sealed‑bid deadline 11 Sep 2026, public bid opening 11 Sep 2026. • Contact: Mary Baker (primary procurement contact) for inquiries; design plans prepared by Shive‑Hattery, Inc.