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This project consists of drilling a new water supply well, installing new pipe connections to the existing well house within the concession building, replacing deteriorated components within the well house, plugging the existing well, and seeding/fertilizing/mulching disturbed areas.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
Clearing and Grubbing
1 L.S.
Drill 14.75" Hole from 0' to Estimated 40'
40 L.F.
Furnish & Install Estimated 41' of 13" Temporary Casing
41 L.F.
Grout Surface Casing with Sacks of EZ Seal Grout
5 Each
Drill 12.5" Diameter Hole from Estimated 40' to Estimated 505'
This project consists of installing a new water treatment building, including new well controls and removal of old pressure tanks and controls from the scout lodge and park manager's residence. A new 3200 ft watermain will link all the park facilities, including manager's residence and Rotary lodge, to one central well and treatment system. The two old wells at Park manager's residence and at the Rotary lodge will be plugged and capped.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
MOBILIZATION
1 L.S.
3 INCH PVC CLASS 200 OR HDPE DR 11 WATER MAIN (TRENCHED OR BORED)
3,114 L.F.
DETECTABLE WARNING TAPE, 3" WATER OR TRACER WIRE #12 IF BORED
3,888 L.F.
3 INCH GATE VALVE WITH VALVE BOX
2 Each
CLEARING & GRUBBING
1 L.S.
GRADING FOR THE BUILDING
1 L.S.
10'-6" x 20’-6" PRECAST HUFFCUTT BUILDING (INSTALLED)
1 L.S.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPLETE FOR TREATMENT BUILDING, NEW PUMP CONTROLS, ELECTRICAL PANEL, HEATER, LIGHTS ETC., COMPLETE WORKING SYSTEM
1 L.S.
MECHANICAL SYSTEM COMPLETE WITH MANIFOLD, WATER METER, VALVES, PRESSURE SWITCH, GUAGE, RELIEF VALVE, WELL DRAW-DOWN EQUIPMENT, SCH. 80 PVC PIPING ETC
1 L.S.
CLOSED CELL SPRAY INULATION FOR THE BUILDING
1 L.S.
LIQUID CHLORINE INJECTION PUMP & CONTAINER
1 L.S.
AMTROL WELL-X-TROL WX-350D 119 GAL PREESSURE TANKS OR APPROVED EQUAL
4 Each
ELECTRIC SERVICE TO WELL IN CONDUIT (APROX: 260 FEET)
1 L.S.
STATIC WATER LEVEL LINE & GUAGE COMPLETE WITH INSTALLATION (APROX: 260 FEET)
1 L.S.
ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE BUILDING FROM TRANSFORMER (APROX: 300 FT)
1 L.S.
NEW WATER CONNECTIONS FROM WELL TO TREATMENT BUILDING -3 INCH PVC CLASS 200 OR HDPE DR 11 WATER MAIN (TRENCHED OR BORED)
260 L.F.
CLASS "A" CRUSHED STONE FOR THE TREATMENT BUILDING BASE
13 Tons
48" DEEP X 12" WIDE TRENCH FOOTING FOR THE BUILDING AS DESCRIBED IN THE SPECS. INCLUDING EXCAVATION FOR THE FOOTING
1 L.S.
3 INCH PVC CLASS 200 OR HDPE DR 11 WATER MAIN (TRENCHED OR BORED) FROM NEW BLDG TO EXISTING WATERMAINS.
516 L.F.
DRAIN DOWN PIT AT THE PUBLIC RESTROOM
1 L.S.
SYSTEM DISINFECTION
1 L.S.
REMOVE ALL WELL CONTROLS & PIPING FROM SCOUT LODGE AND DISPOSE
1 L.S.
DEMO PRESSURE TANK IN LODGE & DISPOSAL
1 L.S.
DEMO PRESSURE TANK IN RESIDENCE, REMOVE ELECTRICAL CONTROLS & DISPOSE
1 L.S.
CONNECT NEW WATER MAIN TO THE RESIDENCE
1 L.S.
CONNECT NEW WATER MAIN TO ROTARY LODGE
1 L.S.
PLUG EXISTING WELL IN MANAGER'S RESIDENCE
1 L.S.
PLUG EXISTING WELL AT ROTARY LODGE, REMOVE BUILDING & CONTROL INCLUDING DISPOSAL
This project consists of installing a new pcc pavement access drive, new pcc pavement parking facilities, new pcc sidewalks for pedestrian access, new sanitary sewer, water and electric service lines, underground storm sewer and structures, and a bio-retention facility to address water quality, seeding/fertilizing/mulching all disturbed areas.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
Clearing and Grubbing
1 L.S.
Grading
1 L.S.
8-inch Filter Sock
1,810 L.F.
Seeding , Fertilizing and Mulching
17 Acres
Type 3B Erosion Control Blanket, 8 Feet in Width
855 L.F.
8-inch Sanitary Sewer (PVC Truss)
220 L.F.
4-inch Sanitary Sewer Service (PVC SDR 26)
85 L.F.
2-inch HDPE Force Main
1,398 L.F.
48-inch Diameter Circular Sanitary Sewer Manhole
1 Each
Sanitary Sewer Force Main Air Relief Valve
1 Each
Sanitary Sewer Pump Station
1 Each
4-inch Sanitary Sewer Cleanout (PVC SDR 26)
1 Each
2-inch Water Line (PVC SDR 21)
1,033 L.F.
2-inch Tee (PVC SDR 21)
3 Each
Curb Stop
6 Each
1-inch PE Water Line
20 L.F.
2"x1" Reducer (PVC SDR 21)
1 Each
1"x1/2" PE Reducer
2 Each
1/2" PE Water Line
23 L.F.
Haws Corp Model 3202G Drinking Fountain (or Approved Equal)
1 Each
Most Dependable Fountains Model 525SMSS Foot Shower (or Approved Equal)
1 Each
8-inch Perforated Subdrain
481 L.F.
12-inch RCP Class III
131 L.F.
18-inch RCP Class III
198 L.F.
24-inch RCP Class III
84 L.F.
12-inch RCP Class III FES with Trash Guard
2 Each
18-inch RCP Class III FES with Trash Guard & Footing
CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED TO THE BRICK OF THE SHELL STRUCTURE AT THE IOWA DNR BUILDING. THIS IS PRIMARILY CAUSED BY POOR WATER MANAGEMENT BECAUSE THE ROOF HAS LEAKED AS WAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOW THAT THE ROOF HAS BEEN REPLACED THE BUILDING'S MARONRY SHELL NOW HAS TO BE RESTORED. THE ENTIRE SHELL WILL BE REPOINTED AND NEW PAINTING AND LIGHTS WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE ATRIUM AREA. NEW LED LIGHTING WILL BE USED TO BRIGHTEN THE ATRIUM AND THE NEW FAN WILL CIRCULATE MORE AIR.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
MASONRY CLEANING AND PREPPING
1 L.S.
MASONRY REPOINTING
1 L.S.
LEAD PAINT ABATEMENT
1 L.S.
DEMOLITION OF SPECIFIED ITEMS
1 L.S.
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
1 L.S.
REPAINTING CEILING AND WINDOWS (INCLUDE REGLAZING WINDOWS)
The original building for Fisheries was built two years ago, since then a few issues with OSHA have arisen and need to be addressed. The partition wall between two spaces needs to be fire-rated and a ventilation requirement will be needed for the use of the building. Project number 13-02-08-04
CURRENT SPIRIT LAKE FISH HATCHERY HAS A GENERATOR THAT IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL, THIS PROJECT WILL UPDATE ELECTRICAL CODE ISSUES, ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND PROVIDE A NEW BACKUP GENERATOR TO THE FACILITY.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT DEMOLITION (INCLUDES SITE DEMO)
1 L.S.
NEW 120/208 3-PHASE ELECTRICAL SERVICE (INCLUDES NEW PAD FOR UTILITY TRANSFORMER, CT CABINET, AND METER)
1 L.S.
NEW ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION
1 L.S.
EMERGENCY LIGHTING (INCLUDES FIXTURES AND INSTALLATION)
1 L.S.
Alternate
INSTALL NEW 150KW NATURAL GAS GENERATOR (INCLUDES SERVICE ENTRANCE RATED TRANSFER SWITCH AND SIGNAL LINE TO EXISTING PUMP HOUSE GENERATOR)
This project consists of the removal and reconstruction of the parking lot and a portion of the boat ramp. This includes all earthwork and incidental work as required by the project documents and the IDNR inspector at Volga River State Recreation Area in Fayette County, Iowa.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
CLEARING AND GRUBBING
1 L.S.
PARKING LOT, PCC, 6"
684.9 S.Y.
CURB AND GUTTER, P.C. CONCRETE, 2.5 FT.
1,301.6 L.F.
SIGNING
1 Each
REMOVAL OF PAVEMENT
764.2 S.Y.
REMOVAL OF INTAKE
4 Each
REVETMENT, REMOVE AND REPLACE
1 L.S.
STORM SEWER ABANDONMENT, FILL/PLUG, LESS THAN/EQUAL TO 36 IN. DIA.
12 L.F.
GRANULAR SUBBASE
7,371.12 S.Y.
SITE WORK
1 L.S.
MANHOLE, STORM SEWER, SW-401, 48 IN.
1 Each
STORM SEWER GRAVITY MAIN, TRENCHED, RCP, 2000D, 18 IN.
DNR will be installing one new design guide flush restroom and septic system out of CMU, and installing three new HuffCutt pit latrines in the area shown in the day-camp.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
CLEARING AND GRUBBING
1 L.S.
GRADING
1 L.S.
SEEDING, FERTILIZING AND MULCHING
1 L.S.
8" FILTER SOCK
110 L.F.
GRANULAR BASE
18 Tons
5" REINFORCED PCC SIDEWALK
71 S.Y.
SANITARY SEWER, SEPTIC TANK, LEACH FIELD & APPURTBENCES
1 L.S.
1" WATER SERVICE
194 L.F.
1" CURB STOP
1 Each
ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO BUILDING
1 L.S.
CXT PRECAST RIGHT HANDED CASCADIAN VAULT BUILDINGS
This project consists of the demolition of 3 existing latrine buildings and their access sidewalks and installing 3 new CXT Vault Buildings (2 right-handed single cascadian and 1 double cascadian, or equivalents) with access sidewalks, and seeding/fertilizing/mulching all disturbed areas located at Pleasant Creek Recreation Area in Linn County, Iowa.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
Demolition
1 L.S.
Grading
1 L.S.
Precast Right Hand Single Vault Building With Solar Light
CONSTRUCTION OF A RIP-RAP ROCK CHUTE FOR CREATION/ENHANCEMENT OF WETLAND AREA. THE PROJECT SHALL INCLUDE EARTHWORK AND IMPLEMENT CONCRETE GROUT, GEOTEXTILE FABRIC, CORRUGATED METAL PIPES, SEEDING, FERTILIZING, AND MULCHING
This project consists of installing a new pre-fabricated equestrian bridge over the spillway, fence reconstruction, grading, seeding all disturbed areas located at Brushy Creek State Park in Webster County, Iowa.
This project is designed to replace an existing water control structure (WCS) for a wetland pool on the 12 Mile Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Emmet Co., IA. Work under this contract involves removal of an existing 8' tall 4' dia vertical CMP WCS and replacing that with a 4'x4' precast vertical concrete box. Other work includes installation of 80 LF of 14" HDPE pipe, stoplog channels, a stoplog storage structure, and some other incidental structure work.
Contact: Jeff Felts 515-250-3712 Jeff.Felts@dnr.iowa.gov
This project is for the purchase and installation of a precast concrete pit latrine at the beach boat ramp area of Big Creek State Park. The building shall be a right hand CXT Cascadian style structure or equal. Installation includes the excavation for the pit and backfill after the erection of the building. The delivery and erection of the building is a part of this contract. Walkway to the drive will be by Park staff.
Contact: Don Labate 515-250-3714 Don.Labate@dnr.iowa.gov
This project is for the demolition of two existing concrete block and wood framed restroom buildings at the beach area of Big Creek State Park in Polk County, Iowa.
Contact: Don Labate 515-250-3714 Don.Labate@dnr.iowa.gov
The scope of this project includes the removal and replacement of failed sections of concrete at 3 separate boat ramp sites in the Iowa Great Lakes area, Dickinson Co., IA. Site #1 - Tri Boji Access involves removal and replacement of a boat ramp section and some adjacent sidewalk. Site #2 - Marble Beach Access involves removal and replacement of a boat ramp section and installation of Rip Rap protection. Site #3 - Mini Wakan Access involves removal and replacement of a section of walk between the two ramps.
Contact: Jeff Felts 515-250-3712 Jeff.Felts@dnr.iowa.gov
Project consists of constructing new trailer dump station at Volga River SRA Campground and connecting same to existing water & sewer lines. Dump station will placed in an existing drive thru and will require removal & replacement of concrete. Plans may be obtained by email.
This project consists of furnishing and installing a precast concrete utility building, complete with booster pump, pressure tanks, and controls at Lake Darling State Park in Washington County, Iowa.
