Phase 1: • Conduct field Investigation of potential DWR site for installation and verify feasibility of DWR practice installation of conceptual site design o Coordinate with IDALS and partners to facilitate the initial contacts and financial assistance options with prospective landowner(s). • Prepare survey notes showing that a thorough and detailed site survey has been completed. Survey notes shall be prepared in accordance with NRCS Technical Release 62, Engineering Field Handbook, Chapter 1 and/or standard industry practice. • Develop and submit preliminary designs that meet or exceed the respective Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) or other applicable conservation practice standards for the appropriate practices that are part of the RFP (http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/ia/technical/?cid=nrcs142p2_008147): • Designs must include: o A list of necessary permits required and obtained. o Accountability to ensure they meet applicable standards and not negatively impact adjacent field drainage. o A note on the drawings stating that the contractor is responsible for contacting Iowa One Call at least 48 hours prior to construction. o Practice-related computations and analysis to develop design specifications including, but not limited to: ▪ Capacity ▪ Hydraulics ▪ Performance ▪ Materials o Written plans and specifications, including sketches and drawings, shall be provided to clients in order to adequately describe the requirements for installation of practice(s), including securing of necessary permits. Actual permits will be secured by landowners or IDALS. • Develop irrigation designs for prospective DWR sites dependent on irrigation method selected by landowners • All designs must be submitted to IDALS for approval. • Construction contracts shall be the responsibility of the individual landowners and/or IDALS or partners involved. Phase 2: • Amend and finalize DWR system design based on input from IDALS and landowner(s). • Develop and submit final designs that meet or exceed the respective Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) or other applicable conservation practice standards for the appropriate practices that are part of the RFP (http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/ia/technical/?cid=nrcs142p2_008147): • All designs must be submitted to IDALS for approval. • Construction contracts shall be the responsibility of the individual landowners and/or IDALS or partners involved. Firms will assist by attending pre-bid meetings and answering questions that arise during the bidding process. Phase 3: • All necessary permits will be secured by the consultant on behalf of the landowner(s) with support from IDALS, if applicable. Design information developed in previous phases and other assessments necessary to provide supporting documentation to successfully receive the necessary permits will be completed in this phase. All necessary permits must be received, and documentation provided to IDALS before proceeding to Phase 5.
