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.
Effective October 2009, the Department will no longer be responsible for providing hard copy notice to bidders or addenda to either contractors or plan rooms. An email listserv has been created to communicate electronically with vendors currently on file with the DNR. As a member of this listserv, you will receive electronic notice to bidder information on a regular basis.
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This project will restore the grist mill at Wildcat Den State Park. The contractor shall clean and bleach all siding, trim, and fascia on the grist mill and prep for new stain application. After neutralizing the cleaning agents, the contractor shall stain the mill. The contractor shall also remove the siding and roof on the pump house and replace with new roofing and siding material.
This project involves repairing deteriorated Jetties by reshaping and armoring the sides with Class E Revetment (Rip Rap). Also restoring the jetties top to its original width, resurfacing the top with Class `A' Crushed Stone and incidental work as required by the DNR Construction Inspector.
The project consists of placing a concrete boat ramp on the Wapsipinicon River, placing shoreline revetment (riprap 412 ton), grading access roadway with contractor furnished fill (200 CY), and site restoration & seeding at Cedar Rock State Park, 2611 Quasquetion Diagonal Road, Independence, Buchanan County Iowa. Proposal may be obtained by emailing your name, address, and phone number.
Contractor shall demolish and remove from site existing EPEM roofing system; install new 4" Poly-Iso insulation, 80mil, fully-adhered, PVC with new 1/2" rewall roof decking including accessories and associated equipment (pipe boots, curbing, scupper and parapet flashing, gutters, etc.) to properly install PVC roof at Ia. DNR North Central Office, 1203 N. Shore Dr., Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County Iowa. Proposal and bid documents may be obtained by emailing melvin.pacovsky@dnr.iowa.gov your name, address, and phone number.
This project is designed to remove and replace the 42" CMP in the field access at St Mary's Island. Contractor is to purchase and install 2 new 42" diameter x 30' long CMP in the field access and remove the old pipe as per the plan. Site restoration is required for all disturbed areas.
Contact: Mark Johnson 515-250-3713 mark.johnson@dnr.iowa.gov
Project consists of furnishing all labor and materials for removal & disposal of existing metal siding & roof and miscellaneous material, furnishing & placement of new metal siding & roofing, windows, & doors on existing pole building at Big Spring Hatchery, 16212 Big Spring Rd., Elkader, Clayton County Iowa. Proposal may be obtained by emailing your name, address, and phone number.
This project is designed to restore weathered or damaged elements on the exterior of the lodge at Fort Defiance State Park. Work under this contract will include a new shingle roof, all new chinking and exterior stain, stone cleaning/repair, and repair/replacement of damaged exterior wood and railings.
Contact: Jeff Felts 515-250-3712 Jeff.Felts@dnr.iowa.gov