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 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"
This project includes re-establishing eroded streambanks and placement of cross vanes, bendway weirs and revetment armoring on a section of Paint Creek within Yellow River State Forest.
This project primarily consists of removing 4" VCP sewers, installing 8" PVC sewers, and replacing sanitary sewer manholes in the campground. Some water main will be removed and replaced. Some water mains, sewers, manholes, and one septic tank will be abandoned and removed.
The project also includes full depth patches, seeding, an NPDES General Permit #2, and a SWPPP. All work, except seeding, shall be completed between September 8, 2026 and the intermediate completion date of March 31, 2027.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
2010, 1.08, A - Clearing & Grubbing - Tree Removal
297 Units
3010, 1.08, F - Trench Compaction Testing
1 L.S.
4010, 1.08, A - Sanitary Sewer Gravity Main, Trenched, 8"
This wastewater treatment improvement projeect includes baffle installation, aeration upgrades, installation of chlorination and de-chlorination chemical treatment systems, and flume and sampling manholes at the lagoons. Electrical work is also included.
This project includes demolition of the Springbrook
Education Center complex and restoring the site to a
natural state. Asbestos survey and abatement has
been completed on the entire complex. Also included
the demolition of four (4) auxiliary maintenance sheds.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
2401-6745650 Sited 1: Education Center Complex Demolition
1 L.S.
2401-6745650 Site 2: Maintenance Shed Demolition
1 L.S.
2401-6745650 Site 3: Three (3) Park Office Maintenance Shed Demolitions
1 L.S.
NPDES Permit #2 and SWPPP
1 L.S.
2601-2634100 Mulching
4.6 Acres
2601-2636015 Native Grass Seeding
4.5 Acres
2601-2636044 Seeding and Fertilizing (Urban)
0.1 Acres
2601-2636054 Wildflower Seeding
4.5 Acres
2602-0000309 Perimeter and Slope Sediment Control Device, 12 In. Dia.
This project will repair flood damage within the Green Island WMA and Princeton Reserve WMA. Repairs include placement of articulated concrete mat, importing embankment material, placement of revetment, installation of pipe and water control structures, and other minor repairs noted in the plans.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
CLEARING AND GRUBBING
1 L.S.
CLASS 10 EXCAVATION
3,781 C.Y.
EMBANKMENT IN PLACE
12,870 C.Y.
GRANULAR SURFACING, CLASS A CRUSHED STONE
2,670 Tons
REMOVAL OF EXISTING PIPE
1 L.S.
36 INCH CONCRETE PIPE APRONS
4 Each
48 INCH CORRUGATED METAL PIPE APRON
8 Each
48 INCH CORRUGATED METAL PIPE
200 L.F.
8 INCH CORRUGATED INTAKE RISER FOR WATER CONTROL STRUCTURE
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
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
This project includes constructing ADA-compliant PCC sidewalk, parking stalls, and fishing amenities. Send an email to request plans and proposal form.
This project includes constructing ADA-compliant PCC
sidewalk, parking stall, and picnic pad at the
ADA-compliant cabin. Send an email to request plans and proposal form.
This project is designed to restore four wetland pool areas located on the Hodge Wildlife Protection Area (WPA), Dickinson County, Iowa. Work under this project includes embankment (dike construction), excavation (spillway & borrow), tile investigation, tile breaks, and water control structures with associated piping.
Email jeff.felts@dnr.iowa.gov for plans and bid documents
Contact: Jeff Felts 515-250-3712 Jeff.Felts@dnr.iowa.gov
