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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The purpose of this project is to install a curb, gutter and stormwater intake system along the existing road; install a pcc culvert riser to an existing culvert; install rock lined chutes; install granular shoulders; and place shoreline armoring at the boat ramp area.
Pine Lake State Park Cabins are some of the most iconic cabins in the entire Iowa State Park system. Build by the CCC, these cabins are unique and special. The fireplace and chimney of these cabins are in need of repair and the firebox, because they are too large, need to be reduced. Being sensitive to the historic and architectural style, the reduction of the fireboxes will be done with the utmost care and will utilize historic stone on site. Also a new concrete chimney liner, firebox brick and restoration of the mantel and hearth area will take place, extending the life of these amazing cabins.
Geode State Park CCC Shelter is a structure which has major architectural significance. This shelter had been closely replicated by the CCC throughout the State of Iowa in many CCC parks becoming an icon for State Parks in Iowa. Restoration of this structure will include removal of roof, some deteriorated roof decking and purlins, all building columns and cob blasting and restoring all wood. Replacement of wood products with like hardwood of same dimensions. All masonry to be cleaned and tuckpointed, replace the fire-box in both fireplaces with fire-brick, sand-blast and paint hood on interior fireplace. Alternates will include a huffcutt pit-latrine, ADA parking area and sidewalk, and restoration of the existing CCC restroom building.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
DEMOLITION
1 L.S.
CCC SHELTER RESTORATION AND CONCRETE SLAB REPLACEMENT
This project consists of mechanically dredging approximately 100,000 CY of deposited sediment and native soils, armoring 8,129 LF of shoreline with rock revetment, replace the principal RCP spillway, and replace a CMP water control structure.
The project consists of upgrading the electrical wiring and pedestals to 50 Amp. service, resurfacing of the pads and removal of edging on the pads and other miscellaneous improvements as described in the project's plans and specifications.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
MOBILIZATION
1 L.S.
TRENCH, SINGLE CIRCUIT SECONDARY
2,070 L.F.
DETECTABLE WARNING TAPE, 3" ELECTRICAL
2,070 L.F.
ROADWAY CROSSING CONDUIT - SCHEDULE 80 PVC
130 L.F.
SINGLE CAMPSITE OUTLET POST (METALIC POWER CENTER) 50 AMP
31 Each
No. 8 AWG GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CABLE. TYPE THW OR USE
262 L.F.
No. 6 AWG GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CABLE. TYPE THW OR USE
735 L.F.
No. 4 AWG GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CABLE. TYPE THW OR USE
453 L.F.
No. 2 AWG GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CABLE. TYPE THW OR USE
1,083 L.F.
No. 3 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR CABLE, TYPE USE
678 L.F.
No. 2 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR CABLE, TYPE USE
786 L.F.
No. 1 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR CABLE, TYPE USE
930 L.F.
No. 1/0 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR CABLE, TYPE USE
597 L.F.
No. 3/0 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR CABLE, TYPE USE
2,217 L.F.
No. 4/0 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR CABLE, TYPE USE
537 L.F.
No.250 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR CABLE, TYPE USE
516 L.F.
No. 300 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR CABLE, TYPE USE
1,338 L.F.
REPLACE OLD PANEL WITH NEW 600 AMP DISTRIBUTION PANEL, COMPLETE
1 Each
REPLACE DRINKING FOUNTAIN INCLDG. CONCRETE BASE WITH HAWS PEDESTAL MODEL 3202G
2 Each
Alternate
EARTHFILL
39 C.Y.
Alternate
GRANULAR SURFACING, 3/8 INCH MINUS CRUSHED LIME STONE (2" DEPTH)
558 Tons
Alternate
6-INCH 140 PCF GRANULAR BASE
22 Tons
Alternate
6-INCH NON-REINFORCHED ACC
71 S.Y.
Alternate
REMOVE RAILROAD TIE EDGING & FILL VOID WITH 3/8 INCH MINUS CRUSHED LIME STONE
This project involves construction of a boat ramp 160 feet in length into the Missouri River at Upper Decatur Bend. This will include excavation and grading, placing riprap revetment, and other incidental work as required by the DNR construction inspector.
This project is designed to create a new rock boat ramp access into the Heidenreich marsh (Kiowa Marsh Wetland Complex) in Sac County, Iowa. Work under this project includes vegetation clearing, earthfill (borrow and fill of onsite material), installation of rock for surfacing, and some channel excavation into the marsh.
Contact: Jeff Felts 515-250-3712 Jeff.Felts@dnr.iowa.gov
This project consists cleaning and replacing outlets & breakers in 46 camp power pedestals and raising, cleaning,& replacing like distribution breakers and installing new conduit and copper wiring feeds from Mid-American Energy transformer to two (2) 600amp main breaker panels at G. Wyth State Park, Waterloo, Iowa. Proposal may be obtain by e-mailing, name, address, and phone number.
Project consists of removal and off-site disposal of sediment in the boat ramp maneuvering area, an area approximately 100' X 60', and the channel from maneuver area to railroad bridge to a desired depth of 5' at normal Mississippi River levels. Proposal may be obtained by e-mailing name, address, and phone number.
This project includes placing articulated concrete blocks at the ends of boat ramps, underwater, to extend boat ramps to deeper water. Also, minor concrete work such as sidewalks and placing riprap to protect boat ramps.
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Estimate is $49,557.60.
Contact: Jason Kruse (515) 250-3707 jason.kruse@dnr.iowa.gov
This project is designed to add Class "A" granular surfacing to an existing entrance road and parking area at the Weedland River Access in Woodbury County, Iowa. Work under this project includes some minor grading/surface leveling of the existing access and installation of 3" of Class "A" granular material with proper slopes for drainage.
Contact: Jeff Felts 515-250-3712 Jeff.Felts@dnr.iowa.gov
This project includes removal of existing septic tanks and installation of a new septic system including a 1,500 gal septic tank, 540 LF of 4" sanitary sewer service, and an absorption field at 2564 Amana Road NW, Swisher, Iowa within the Hawkeye Wilidlife Management Area. Cost estimate is $38,000.
The scope of this project includes the removal and replacement of approximately 3,850 square feet of asphalt shingle roof on 3 separate structures located in Stone State Park, Woodbury County, IA. Work will include removal of all existing roof surfacing, replacement of any deteriorated roof sheeting, and installation of new asphalt shingle roofing and associated flashings. Call or e-mail Jeff for a project packet.
Contact: Jeff Felts 515-250-3712 Jeff.Felts@dnr.iowa.gov
