The following projects are currently advertised for bids. Interested bidders may find general information about each project, as well as printable actual Contract Documents in PDF format. The general information is the same project description provided to Newspapers and by direct mail solicitations. The Contract Documents include the Drawings and the entire Project Manual. Drawings can be printed on any regular or large format printers. The Project Manual includes Proposal Forms, Front End Documents, General and Supplementary Covenants, and Technical specifications. All these are also completely printable.
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This project includes repairs to two historically significant shelters in Ledges State Park near Boone, Iowa.
Oakwood Shelter - The structure has shifted due to tree falling on the shelter. The entire log structure is to be disassembled. New column footings will be constructed and new log columns set on top. Log structure to be reassembled using original log components wherever possible. The existing roof and roof framing will be demolished and removed. A new log purlin roof will be constructed on the reassembled log framing structure. The stone chimney will need cleaning and repointing. Fireplace brick to be cleaned and repointed. Brick floor and concrete walkway need cleaning and sealing. Electrical conduits and receptacles to be rerouted and painted similar to existing. An ADA compliant concrete pad will be constructed to appropriately access the shelter's grill.
Henning Shelter - Repairs to the shelters timber beams are needed at some bearing locations. Flashing is in need of repair at stone chimney and roof intersection. Realignment of log framing to be completed.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
MOBILIZATION
1 L.S.
DEMOLITION
1 L.S.
CONCRETE FOOTINGS AND PAD
1 L.S.
CHIMNEY STONE REPLACEMENT AND REPOINTING
1 L.S.
CHIMNEY CROWN AND FLUE REPAIRS
1 L.S.
FIREPLACE BRICK REPAIR AND REPOINTING
1 L.S.
LOG COLUMN CONSTRUCTION AND ACCESSORIES
1 L.S.
LOG BEAMS AND RAFTERS CONSTRUCTION
1 L.S.
LOG PURLIN CONSTRUCTION
1 L.S.
LOG RAILING AND COLUMN BRACES REINSTALLATION CONSTRUCTION
1 L.S.
ROOF SHEATHING, UNDERLAYMENT, SHINGLES AND ACCESSORIES
1 L.S.
LOG STAINING, PROTECTANTS, CONSOLIDANTS, AND COATINGS
1 L.S.
CHIMNEY FLASHING REPLACEMENT AND SEALANT
1 L.S.
ELECTRICAL PANEL, CONDUIT AND OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES
1 L.S.
NEW ADA GRILL UNIT
1 L.S.
CLEAN AND SEAL EXISTING CONCRETE
1 L.S.
CLEAN, SEAL, RESTRIPE ADA PARKING CONCRETE PAD
1 L.S.
SEEDING AND EROSION CONTROL
1 L.S.
HENNING SHELTER - TIMBER BEAMS REPAIR
1 L.S.
HENNING SHELTER - CHIMNEY FLASHING REPAIR
1 L.S.
HENNING SHELTER - REPOINTING AT TIMBER HEADER
1 L.S.
HENNING SHELTER - REALIGN AND SECURE GABLE END LOG RAFTERS
1 L.S.
HENNING SHELTER - REPOINT MORTAR AT CHIMNEY(25% OF AREA EST.)
This project is located on the shore of East Okoboji Lake at Isthmus Park and the Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery. It includes tree and brush clearing, stump grinding in Isthmus Park, 860 linear (shoreline) feet of coir logs, and 222 tons of shoreline riprap armoring. It includes 1.5 acres of turf grass seeding, 1 acre of native seeding and 2.5 acres of mulching. A NPDES Permit #2 and SWPPP are required.
Project includes replacement of outdated HVAC units and controls. Project also includes replacements of geothermal system vault, valves, and glycol. Repairs will restore proper balancing and function to essential building HVAC systems.
Work consists of removing existing shingles on the store/shelter, restroom and kiosk and replacing with Architectural Asphalt Shingles. Gutters will be added to areas around the store front, shelter access and restrooms.
Work consists of demolishing the existing lean-to storage building and constructing a new storage building approximately 21 feet x 48 feet. Removing and replacing approximately 1,500 square feet of standing seam steel roof, 50 linear feet of steel facia and 35 linear feet of steel roof edge.
This project includes the removal and replacement of most of a boat ramp, a 30'x50' parking lot, and a small quantity of sidewalk. To improve the boat ramp's function, portions of the boat ramp and parking lot will be raised approximately one foot with special backfill. Seeding, mulching, class E riprap, and erosion control are also included.
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