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 consists of the repair of a slide area in Ledges State Park. 2350 CY of excavation, 3700 ton of shot rock, 463 ton of revetment, 250 ton of roadstone, 212 ton of porous backfill, 420 LF of ditch grading, 450 LF of perforated subdrain, 462 SY of pavement removal and replacement, 305 LF of storm sewer, 5 intakes, 3 anti-seepage collars, the removal of 3 existing culverts, 0.5 acres of seeding and 460 LF of 8-inch wattles.
This project involves 3,540 Linear Feet of Shoreline Stabilization at Beaver Lake with Class 'E' Revetment and any incidental work as required by the D.N.R Field Engineer in Dallas Co. IA
Black Hawk State Park and lake needs a fishing pier and shelter. This new pier will provide access for fishing on the lake year round and in inclement weather as the structural will provide shelter. This pier and structural will be accessible, have accessible parking nearby and have lighting in low-light conditions.
This project consists of removing the existing HMA pavement and base material and placing 6" PCC pavement over 6" granular subbase at two boat ramp parking lots.
This project is designed to repair and reconfigure an existing wetland pool along with creation of two new wetland elements on the Mesenbrink Tract of land in the Fallow Marsh Wetland Complex, Palo Alto County, Iowa. Work under this project includes earthfill (dike construction), excavation (channel & shallow water), tile investigation, tile breaks, tile/pipe installation (multiple sizes), and a 48" diameter water control structure.
Contact: Jeff Felts 515-250-3712 Jeff.Felts@dnr.iowa.gov
Contractor will assemble and install three park benches on concrete slabs in Honey Creek Resort. Contractor will pour concrete. DNR will provide bench kits.
Send an email to request plans.
Contact: Jason Kruse (515) 250-3707 jason.kruse@dnr.iowa.gov
This project is designed to replace an existing 18" CMP culvert that controls the water level of a pond located on the Lee Tract of the Big Sioux River Wildlife Complex (Lyon, Co.). Work will include removal of the old pipe, installation of 115' of new 18" CMP, backfill & grading, along with a small amount of stone protection at both ends of the pipe. Installation of rolled erosion control product to stabilize the repair, and seeding will also be required.
Contact: Jeff Felts 515-250-3712 Jeff.Felts@dnr.iowa.gov
This project is designed to restore/create two wetland pool areas at the Ingham-High Wildlife Unit Headquarters, Emmet County, Iowa. Work under this project includes earthfill (dike construction), excavation (channel), tile investigation, tile breaks, and 12" CMP culvert installation.
Contact: Jeff Felts 515-250-3712 Jeff.Felts@dnr.iowa.gov
This project consists of construction of a work platform made of fiberglass grating. The grating will be supported by a fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) frame. Frame will rest on an existing concrete floor. The platform will be 29" above the concrete floor.
The platform will be used to support aquaculture tanks and equipment in a future walleye larval system.
Send an email to request plans.
Contact: Jason Kruse (515) 250-3707 jason.kruse@dnr.iowa.gov
Replace Shop/Office Roof- Springbrook State Park, Guthrie County, Iowa.
Remove and replace 4,260 SF of asphalt shingle roofing on the park shop/office and remove and replace all gutters and downspouts on the park shop/office at the Springbrook State Park. Contractor will be responsible for disposal of all removed and unused materials. All damaged grass areas will be repaired and seeded at no cost to the DNR.
Proposal may be obtained by e-mailing name, address, and phone number.
Contact: Mark Johnson 515-250-3713 mark.johnson@dnr.iowa.gov
This project is designed to replace the existing fish cleaning table at the boat ramp in Black Hawk State Park, Sac County, Iowa. Work includes removal of the existing table, relocation/replacement of the utility services, installation of a new septic tank, some concrete removal/replacement, and installation of a new Barracuda I Fish Cleaning Station from Quality Machine & Manufacturing.
Contact: Jeff Felts 515-250-3712 Jeff.Felts@dnr.iowa.gov
Project consists of upgrading office and house electrical service at the Decorah Fish Hatchery near Decorah Iowa. Proposal may be obtained by emailing name, address, & phone number.
