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This project consists of removal of the existing asphalt roads, campground camp pads, electric service lines, disposal station and any remaining trees and vegetation within the work zone and installing a new Portland Cement Concrete roadway, new gravel camp pads, electric services, sanitary sewer services, installing 2 new disposal stations and seeding and mulching all disturbed areas located at Pikes Peak State Park in Clayton County, Iowa.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
Clearing and Grubbing
1 L.S.
Tree Clearing/Stump Grinding
1 L.S.
Full Depth Saw Cut
325 L.F.
HMA Pavement Removal
12,800 S.Y.
PCC Removal
529.4 S.Y.
Grading
1 L.S.
12-inch Filter Sock
3,160 L.F.
Sanitary Sewer Connections to Existing Manhole
2 Each
Type SW-301 48" Diameter Sanitary Manhole w/Type 'A' Casting
1 Each
6-inch Sanitary Sewer (PVC SDR 23.5)
228 L.F.
4-inch Sanitary Sewer Service (PVC SDR 23.5)
242 L.F.
Disposal Station RV Cleanout Connection
2 Each
RV Sanitary Sewer Cleanout Connection
6 Each
6"x4" PVC Schedule 40 Service Wye
6 Each
2"x2"x2"x2" HDPE Cross
1 Each
1-inch HDPE Pipe
1,128 L.F.
2-inch HDPE Pipe
1,195 L.F.
2-Inch Valve
3 Each
Woodford Model S-3 Sanitary Yard Hydrant w/Drain Down Pit (or Approved Equal)
16 Each
Woodford Model S-3 Sanitary Yard Hydrant w/o Drain Down Pit (or Approved Equal)
2 Each
Woodford Model S-4H ADA Sanitary Yard Hydrant w/Drain Down Pit (or Approved Equal)
2 Each
Woodford Model S-4H ADA Sanitary Yard Hydrant w/o Drain Down Pit (or Approved Equal)
2 Each
1"x1"x1" HDPE Tee
2 Each
2"x2"x1" HDPE Tee
14 Each
2"x2"x2" HDPE Tee
3 Each
2"x1" HDPE Reducer
5 Each
WellXTrol Model WX-452C Pressure Tanks (or Approved Equal)
2 Each
Pressure Tank Installation and Removal of 2 Old Tanks
1 L.S.
Water Connection
2 Each
Disinfection
1 L.S.
Type SW-512 Circular Area Intake W/Type 3A Casting
8 Each
Type SW-513 open Sided Area Intake W/Type G Casting
4 Each
12-inch RCP Class III
505.7 L.F.
15-inch RCP Class III
415.4 L.F.
12-inch RCP Class III FES
1 Each
15-inch RCP Class III FES
1 Each
Class 'D' Riprap
100 Tons
Primary Electric Service To Distribution Panels
1 L.S.
Single Campsite Outlet Post-30 Amp
1 Each
Single Campsite Outlet Post-50 Amp
60 Each
No. 2 AWG Grounding Conductor Cable, Type THW or USE
4,359 L.F.
No. 4 AWG Grounding Conductor Cable, Type THW or USE
822 L.F.
No. 350 MCM Single Conductor Cable, Type USE
837 L.F.
No. 300 MCM Single Conductor Cable, Type USE
1,386 L.F.
No. 250 MCM Single Conductor Cable, Type USE
2,640 L.F.
No. 4/0 AWG Single Conductor Cable, Type USE
8,214 L.F.
No. 3/0 AWG Single Conductor Cable, Type USE
1,656 L.F.
No. 2/0 AWG Single Conductor Cable, Type USE
810 L.F.
Roadway Crossing 3-Inch Conduit-Schedule 80 PVC
90 L.F.
Roadway Crossing 2.5-inch Conduit-Schedule 80 PVC
290 L.F.
Roadway Crossing 2-inch Conduit-Schedule 80 PVC
25 L.F.
Detectable Warning Tape, 3" Electric
4,116 L.F.
Trench, Single Circuit Secondary
4,521 L.F.
200 Amp Circuit Breaker
9 Each
175 Amp Circuit Breaker
1 Each
150 Amp Circuit Breaker
1 Each
600 Amp Distribution Panel
1 Each
400 Amp Distribution Panel
1 Each
Electrical Connection To Check-in Kiosk and LED Light
1 L.S.
Special Backfill/Granular Base
4,658.3 Tons
6-inch Non-Reinforced PCC
3,625.3 S.Y.
7-inch Nylon Reinforced PCC
10,747.3 S.Y.
Disposal Station Island Pavement
2 Each
Granular Base-Sidewalks
32.1 Tons
5-inch Non-Reinforced PCC Sidewalks
160.4 S.Y.
Engineering Fabric
7,770 S.Y.
Macadam Stone
1,515 Tons
Class 'A' Crushed Stone
1,129 Tons
4'x4'x5.5" Reinforced PCC Fire Ring
60 Each
Traffic Control
1 L.S.
Seeding, Fertilizing and Mulching
5 Acres
Street Signage
1 L.S.
Handicap Parking Signage
1 L.S.
Street Pavement Markings
1 L.S.
Parking Space Pavement Striping, Handicap Parking Cross Hatch Markings
This project involves clearing and grubbing, grading, placing fill, placing erosion mat, seeding and fertilizing FEMA repair areas in Louisa County in the Odessa Wildlife Unit.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
Earthwork, Fill Hauled and Placed, Clean Sand (Site 1)
297 C.Y.
Erosion Control Mat, RECP Type 2.A (Site 1)
112 S.Y.
Seeding and Fertilizing (Site 1)
0.1 Acres
Earthwork, Fill Hauled and Placed, Clay (Site 2)
3,260 C.Y.
Erosion Control Mat, RECP Type 2.C (Site 2)
4,889 S.Y.
Seeding and Fertilizing(Site 2)
1.5 Acres
Earthwork, Fill Hauled and Placed, Clay and Clean Sand (Site 3)
5 C.Y.
Erosion Control Mat, RECP Type 2.C (Site 3)
14 S.Y.
Seeding and Fertilizing (Site 3)
0.1 Acres
Earthwork, Fill Hauled and Placed, Clay and Clean Sand (Site 4)
3 C.Y.
Erosion Control Mat, RECP Type 2.C (Site 4)
9 S.Y.
Seeding and Fertilizing (Site 4)
0.1 Acres
Earthwork, Fill Hauled and Placed, Clay and Clean Sand (Site 5)
3 C.Y.
Erosion Control Mat, RECP Type 2.C (Site 5)
9 S.Y.
Seeding and Fertilizing (Site 5)
0.1 Acres
Earthwork, Fill Hauled and Placed, Clay and Clean Sand (Site 6)
1 C.Y.
Erosion Control Mat, RECP Type 2.C (Site 6)
3 S.Y.
Seeding and Fertilizing (Site 6)
0.1 Acres
Earthwork, Fill Hauled and Placed, Clay and Clean Sand (Site 7)
SHORELINE STABILIZATION & WATER CONTROL STRUCTURE REPLACEMENT
Proposal Guarantee: $25,000
Completion Date: 2/15/2023
This project involves 3,670 linear feet of shoreline stabilization by placing class 'E' revetment on 2:1 slope; replacing water control structure, seeding mulching and fertilizing all disturbed areas.
The Derecho of 2020 damaged the office building roof and many shelters and restrooms throughout Big Creek State Park. This project will be to demolish the Model Airplane and Firefly Restrooms, repair the roofs at Cadet Restroom and Shelter, Jolly Boat Shelter, and the office at Big Creek SP. The office will also receive new gutters and downspouts.
This project consists of pavement preservation; crack cleaning and filling, patching, fog sealing, double chip sealing, placement of shoulder rock, grading for drainage, installation of a roadway culvert and seeding, fertilizing and mulching.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
Clearing and Grubbing
1 L.S.
Removal of Existing Camp Pad
279 S.Y.
Remove and Dispose Existing Electric Campsite Pedestals
2 Each
Relocate Electric Lines
120 L.F.
Relocate Water Line
70 L.F.
Bituminous Fog Seal (HMA Pavement) (2306)
1,460 GAL.
Patches, Full-Depth Finish, 5-inch, By Area, HMA (2529)
161 S.Y.
Patches, Full-Depth Finish, 5-inch, By Count, HMA (2529)
The existing fishing pier at Lake Ahquabi was built in the early 1990s. The pier needs a renovation as the decking boards, shelter, and handrails are in poor condition and need to be replaced. This project will remove the enclosed shelter, add structural steel to the superstructure and a new, open air, steel shelter will be installed. New treated wood floor joists, composite decking, treated wood handrails, fish cleaning stations, and electrical will be installed. The adjacent boardwalk, concrete building slab, and asphalt trail will be removed and replaced with a new accessible seawall sidewalk to the pier.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
Demolition
1 L.S.
Mobilization
1 L.S.
5" PCC Seawall Sidewalk, Subbase, and Curbing
78 S.Y.
Pier Structural Wood, Handrails, and Composite Decking
This project is designed to replace an existing park entrance sign with a stone entry portal at the entrance of Gull Point State Park in Dickinson County, Iowa. The existing sign is aged and inadequate per park standards. Work under this project includes earthen grading, concrete footings, structural concrete, stone work, and a timber sign support with steel brackets. Email jeff.felts@dnr.iowa.gov for plans and specifications.
Contact: Jeff Felts 515-250-3712 Jeff.Felts@dnr.iowa.gov
This project is designed to remove and replace the existing pit latrine at the main boat ramp with a new single stall precast concrete latrine. Building removal to include pumping of pit under existing building and removal of the pine tree east of the building. Protect existing underground wire to fishing pier and reconnect to wire from power pole after existing building is removed. Compacted Class "A" stone is to be used under new building as base and as backfill around new building. Site Restoration is required on all disturbed grass areas.
Contact: Mark Johnson 515-250-3713 mark.johnson@dnr.iowa.gov
This project consists of construction of two aluminum docks and one concrete dock. There is a bid alternate for one additional aluminum dock.
Send an email to request plans.
Contact: Jason Kruse (515) 250-3707 jason.kruse@dnr.iowa.gov
CAMP LAGOON AND CABIN SAND FILTER SAMPLING MANHOLES
Proposal Guarantee: $0
Completion Date: 6/30/2022
Project consists of constructing 2 sampling manholes, flow meters & instrumental connections and the furnishing sampling equipment at Backbone State Park near Dundee, Delaware County Iowa
Project includes installation of a Stone Entry Portal (entry sign with decorative stone base), and architectural site lighting at the Maquoketa Caves State Park entrance.
Contact: Michael Dufoe 515-985-9196 Michael.dufoe@dnr.iowa.gov
