PROJECTS LETTING -  April , 2026

 
 
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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. To subscribe to this list, click here.

The Department will be utilizing the vendor Beeline and Blue to provide printed copies of Plans and Specifications and Addenda upon request. The department will no longer provide complimentary copies of Plans and Specifications to contractors or sub-contractors after award of the contract. Please visit dfs.beelineandblue.com/iowa or contact (515) 244-1611 for more information.

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BLACK HAWK 24-03-07-01 George Wyth State Park - Office and Shop Building-2026-04-23   Bid Completion detail
CARROLL 23-02-14-01 Swan Lake State Park - Draw Down Structure-2026-04-23   Bid Completion detail
DICKINSON 26-01-30-06 Reed Farm - Wetland Restoration-2026-04-23   Bid Completion detail
MARSHALL 26-05-64-01 Hendrickson Marsh - Lake Enhancements-2026-04-23   Bid Completion detail
FAYETTE 26-03-33-01 Volga River Recreation Area - Frog Hollow Bridge Redecking-2026-05-07   Bid Completion detail
PALO ALTO 21-01-74-01 Silver Lake WMA - Wetland Restoration-2026-05-14   Bid Completion detail
DELAWARE 25-03-28-01 Backbone State Park - Wastewater Improvements-2026-05-21   Bid Completion detail
VAN BUREN 24-06-89-01 Lacey-Keosauqua - boat ramp/ADA improvements-2026-05-21   Bid Completion detail
VAN BUREN 25-06-89-04 Lacey-Keosauqua - Accessibility Improvements-2026-05-21   Bid Completion detail




BLACK HAWK -- PROJECT # 24-03-07-01                4/23/2026                Large Project Letting
GEORGE WYTH STATE PARK
OFFICE AND SHOP BUILDING
Proposal Guarantee: $75,000
Completion Date: 2/28/2027

   This project consists of removal of existing buildings and construction of a new office and shop building, plus related earthwork, paving and site utilities, and incidental work as required by the Plans and/or the DNR Construction Inspector. The new building work includes concrete slab floors and foundations, wood framing (stud walls and manufactured roof truss), exterior sheet metal cladding (walls, roof and soffits), gutters and downspouts, insulation (blown-in and batt types), composite windows, doors and frames (hollow metal, wood and overhead sectional types), Interior finishes (drywall, acoustical ceilings and painting), casework (cabinets and countertops), toilet room accessories, Shop heating and ventilation, Office HVAC, plumbing (water, waste and gas piping, and fixtures), electrical power and lighting, communication cabling, and fire alarm and detection systems. Sitework includes demolition (existing buildings, sidewalks, retaining wall and concrete pads), grading, new paving (concrete and compacted gravel), relocation of existing fuel tank and security gate, existing utility modifications (water, sanitary, storm, natural gas and electrical), and a new flagpole.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
    MOBILIZATION     1 L.S.
    DIVISION 1 - GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE     1 L.S.
    DIVISION 2 - EXISTING CONDITIONS     1 L.S.
    DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE     1 L.S.
    DIVISION 5 - METALS     1 L.S.
    DIVISION 6 - WOOD     1 L.S.
    DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE     1 L.S.
    DIVISION 8 - OPENINGS     1 L.S.
    DIVISION 9 - FINISHES     1 L.S.
    DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES     1 L.S.
    DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS     1 L.S.
    DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING     1 L.S.
    DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATION, AND COOLING     1 L.S.
    DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL     1 L.S.
    DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS     1 L.S.
    DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY     1 L.S.
    DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK     1 L.S.
    DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS     1 L.S.
    DIVISION 33 - SITE UTILITIES     1 L.S.

notice to bidders

download plans and specs

Plans can be ordered by following this link: http://bit.ly/IADNRPlans

planholders list




CARROLL -- PROJECT # 23-02-14-01                4/23/2026                Large Project Letting
SWAN LAKE STATE PARK
DRAW DOWN STRUCTURE
Proposal Guarantee: $12,500
Completion Date: 9/30/2026

   This project includes installing new draw down pipes, valve and wet well including a temporary coffer dam at Swan Lake State Park.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
    Mobilization     1 L.S.
    Traffic Control      1 L.S.
    Pavement Removal     117 S.Y.
    Cofferdam and Dewatering     1 L.S.
    Storm Sewer Pipe, 18" HDPE     84 L.F.
    Wet Well     1 L.S.
    Fish Barrier     1 L.S.
    Granular Subbase     24 Tons
    PCC Pavement, 6" Depth     117 S.Y.
    Class A Road Stone     64 Tons
    Revetment Class E      32 Tons
    Electrical Install     1 L.S.
    Bollards     3 Each
    Site Restoration     1 L.S.

notice to bidders

download plans and specs

Plans can be ordered by following this link: http://bit.ly/IADNRPlans

planholders list




DICKINSON -- PROJECT # 26-01-30-06                4/23/2026                Large Project Letting
REED FARM
WETLAND RESTORATION
Proposal Guarantee: $25,000
Completion Date: 9/4/2026

   The Reed Farm Restoration project is designed to restore eight wetland pool areas on the Reed Wildlife Management Unit Property near East Okoboji Lake in Dickinson County. Work includes wetland dike construction, excavation, tile manipulation, water control structure installation, erosion control, tree removal, and parking lot construction.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
    Mobilization     1 L.S.
    Site Preparation / Misc. Removals     1 L.S.
    Excavation     9,160 C.Y.
    Embankment Construction     13,620 C.Y.
    Water Control Structure     3 Each
    Riser - 24-Inch     4 Each
    Riser - 30-Inch     1 Each
    Storm Sewer - 12-Inch     48 L.F.
    Storm Sewer - 24-Inch     293 L.F.
    Tile Removal     1,250 L.F.
    Tile Plug     35 Each
    Class 1 Field Stone     80 Tons
    Iowa DOT Class A Roadstone     45 Tons
    Iowa DOT Macadam Stone (3" Size)     125 Tons
    Large Boulders at Parking Area Perimeter     1 L.S.
    Cable Gate and Posts     1 L.S.
    Exploratory Tile Locating     40 HR.
    Soil Erosion and Pollution Control - Iowa DNR NPDES General Permit No.2     1 L.S.
    Soil Erosion and Pollution Control - Wattle     2,300 L.F.
    Construction Staking and Layout     1 L.S.

notice to bidders

download plans and specs

Plans can be ordered by following this link: http://bit.ly/IADNRPlans

planholders list




MARSHALL -- PROJECT # 26-05-64-01                4/23/2026                Large Project Letting
HENDRICKSON MARSH
LAKE ENHANCEMENTS
Proposal Guarantee: $12,500
Completion Date: 10/31/2026

   This project consists of retrofitting the existing water control structure with stoplog bays, fish exclusion fingers, and a hand rail.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
    Mobilization     1 L.S.
    Structural Steel - Water Control     1 L.S.
    Structural Steel - Guardrail     1 L.S.
    Demolition and Removals     1 L.S.

notice to bidders

download plans and specs

Plans can be ordered by following this link: http://bit.ly/IADNRPlans

planholders list




DELAWARE -- PROJECT # 25-03-28-01                5/21/2026                Large Project Letting
BACKBONE STATE PARK
WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS
Proposal Guarantee: $75,000
Completion Date: 6/30/2027

   This project includes improvements for two wastewater treatment system in Backbone State Park. The project primarily consists of the following: The existing septic tank and sand filter treatment system will be removed and replaced. UV disinfection will be installed. A lift station and valve vault will be removed and replaced. The lagoon treatment system will be improved with piping modifications, sampling manholes, and tablet chemical treatment equipment.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
    Clearing and Grubbing     1 L.S.
    Excavation, Class 10     950 C.Y.
    Sanitary Sewer Gravity Main, Trenched, PVC, 4"     30 L.F.
    Sanitary Sewer Gravity Main, Trenched, PVC, 6"     260 L.F.
    Sanitary Sewer Gravity Main, Trenched, PVC, 8"     605 L.F.
    Sanitary Sewer Force Main, Trenched, HDPE, 3"     70 L.F.
Alternate
    Alternate 1 - Sanitary Sewer Force Main, Trenchless, HDPE, 3"     776 L.F.
    Pressure Test Existing Force Main     1 L.S.
    Manhole, SW-301, 48"     2 Each
    Sanitary Sewer, Plug Valves     7 Each
    Baffle Curtain     1 Each
    Chemical Tablet Feeder     2 Each
    Composite Sampling Manhole     3 Each
    Flume and Composite Sampling Manhole     2 Each
    Flow Meter Manhole     1 Each
    Lift Station and Valve Vault     1 Each
    UV Disinfection System     1 Each
    Chlorine Contact Tank, Septic Tank, 2,000-gal     1 Each
    Septic Tank, 10,000-gal     1 Each
    Septic Tank, 12,000-gal     1 Each
    Recirculation Tank, 10,000-gal     1 Each
    Sand Filter     1 Each
    Headwall     1 Each
    Access Pad, Granular, 6"     150 S.Y.
    Chain Link Fence, Commercial, 8'     540 L.F.
    Deer Exclusion Fence, 8'     1,090 L.F.
    Gates, 12' X 8'     2 Each
    Demolition Work     1 L.S.
    Site Restoration     1 L.S.
    Bollard     5 Each
    Construction Survey     1 L.S.
    Mobilization     1 L.S.
    Electrical, Complete     1 L.S.
    Portable Composite Sampler     2 Each
    SWPPP Preparation     1 Each
    SWPPP Management     1 Each
    Erosion Control     1 Each

notice to bidders

download plans and specs

Plans can be ordered by following this link: http://bit.ly/IADNRPlans

planholders list




FAYETTE -- PROJECT # 26-03-33-01                5/7/2026                Small Project Letting
VOLGA RIVER RECREATION AREA
FROG HOLLOW BRIDGE REDECKING
Proposal Guarantee:
Completion Date: 6/30/2026

   Work consists of removing existing guard rail, bridge deck and bridge beam nailers and replace.

Contact:
Kenneth Howe
319-240-3553
Kenneth.howe@dnr.iowa.gov




PALO ALTO -- PROJECT # 21-01-74-01                5/14/2026                Small Project Letting
SILVER LAKE WMA
WETLAND RESTORATION
Proposal Guarantee: $0
Completion Date: 10/2/2026

   This project is designed to restore four wetland pool areas located on the Silver Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA), Palo Alto County, Iowa. Work under this project includes embankment (dike construction), excavation (tile outlet & borrow), tile investigation, tile breaks, and water control structures with associated piping. Email jeff.felts@dnr.iowa.gov for project plans and bid documents.

Contact:
Jeff Felts
515-250-3712
Jeff.Felts@dnr.iowa.gov




VAN BUREN -- PROJECT # 24-06-89-01                5/21/2026                Small Project Letting
LACEY-KEOSAUQUA
BOAT RAMP/ADA IMPROVEMENTS
Proposal Guarantee: $0
Completion Date: 8/15/2026

   This project includes HMA saw cut, gravel and dirt excavations, granular subbase placement, rock placement, ~508 SY 6-inch PCC paving, ADA signage and installation. Contact Bruce Flippin - bruce.flippin@dnr.iowa.gov for plans/specs/questions. 515.689.8009

Contact:
Bruce Flippin
515-689-8009
bruce.flippin@dnr.iowa.gov




VAN BUREN -- PROJECT # 25-06-89-04                5/21/2026                Small Project Letting
LACEY-KEOSAUQUA
ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS
Proposal Guarantee: $0
Completion Date: 8/15/2026

   This project includes HMA saw cut, gravel and dirt excavations, granular subbase placement, rock placement, ~450 SY 6-inch PCC paving, 4 and 6-inch tile line installation, stump grubbing/removals, ADA signage and installation, removable bollards and installation, ADA compliant concrete/stone doorway threshold modifications, seeding and fertilizing. Contact Bruce Flippin - bruce.flippin@dnr.iowa.gov for plans/specs/questions. 515.689.8009

Contact:
Bruce Flippin
515-689-8009
bruce.flippin@dnr.iowa.gov