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This project consists of repairing wind and wave erosion to thirteen fishing jetties at Lake Icaria by placing 2,475 tons of Class "E" riprap on the side slopes of jetties, 345 tons of crushed rock surfacing on the tops of jetties, and incidental work as required by the Plans and/or the DNR Construction Inspector.
The State Forestry Nursery Building restroom will have the restroom area renovated. Part of the Break Room 105 will be used as an expansion of the restroom area and installation of a new kitchenette area. There will be four alternates: #1 will consist of a new toilet in Restroom 120, #2 will consist of washer and dryer electric and plumbing in Mechanical 126, #3 will consist of reroofing the entry vestibule 100, and #4 will consist of replacing all ceiling tiles and lighting in the public areas. This renovation will update the currently aged interior of the State Nursery office.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
DEMOLITION
1 L.S.
STOOP FOOTING
1 L.S.
RESTROOM REMODEL
1 L.S.
KITCHENETTE REMODEL
1 L.S.
RESTORATION
1 L.S.
MOBILIZATION
1 L.S.
Alternate
ALTERNATE#1: RESTROOM 120 REMODEL
1 L.S.
Alternate
ALTERNATE#2: MECHANICAL 126 REMODEL
1 L.S.
Alternate
ALTERNATE#3: ENTRY VESTIBULE 100 REROOF
1 L.S.
Alternate
ALTERNATE#4: PUBLIC AREA CEILING AND CARPET TILES, AND LIGHTING
The contractor shall demolish the existing North Campground shower building, including foundations, shown on plans. Prior to demo, the contractor shall cut and cap all utilities and protect for future use. Contractor shall then grade for and install a new Iowa Standard, family-style precast shower building, as specified. Contractor shall run and install all utilities, site works shown on plans and restore the area of construction. As an alternate to this contract, the contractor shall install one new Iowa Standard precast concrete double pit latrine and site work, as shown on plans.
This project is designed to repair erosion and stabilize the existing 300' jetty located in Storm Lake (Buena Vista County, IA) at Chautauqua Park. Work includes adding a small amount of macadam stone to get the jetty back to a level grade for the entire length, addition of 1,350 of class "C" fieldstone revetment along the sides for wave and ice protection, and 110 tons of class "A" surfacing for pedestrian fishing access on the top.
The project consists of drilling a new well to produce 70 gpm along with installing a new precast building to house pressure tanks and disinfection system. Boring a new 3500 ft. long 2 inch watermain to connect the system to the lodge. Project also include demolishing old structures and plugging 2 existing wells.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
MOBILIZATION
1 L.S.
CLEARING & GRUBBING (ALL SITES)
1 L.S.
DRILL 14.75" HOLE FROM 0" TO ESTIMATED 40'
40 L.F.
FURNISH, INSTALL & REMOVE 41' of 13" TEMPORARY CASING
41 L.F.
GROUT SURFACE CASING WITH EZ SEAL GROUT (ESTIMATED)
5 Each
DRILL 12.5" DIAMETER HOLE FROM ESTIMATED 40' TO ESTIMATED 200'
160 L.F.
FURNISH & INSTALL ESTIMATED 200' OF 8" OD X 0.322 WALL, A53B STEEL CASING
200 L.F.
GROUT EQUIPMENT SETUP
1 L.S.
FURNISH & INSTALL ESTIMATED 108 SACKS OF NEAT CEMENT GROUT
108 Each
DRILL 7.875" DIAMETER HOLE FROM 200' TO AN ESTIMATED 400'
200 L.F.
CLEAN BOTTOM OF WELL OF DEBRIS, AIR LIFT & DEVELOP FOR 1 HOUR
THIS PROJECT CONSISTS OF INSTALLING A PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE CANOE RAMP, ON THE BOONE RIVER LOCATED IN WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA AND INCLUDES GRADING, PLACING RIPRAP ALONG RIVER BANKS, AND INSTALLING REINFORCED PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE CANOE ACCESS RAMP ONTO THE BOONE RIVER.
This project will consist of the construction of a new check-in kiosk at the Lake Anita State Park campground area. The kiosk shall be made from nominal lumber which is cedar-tone treated as shown in the drawings. There shall be a concrete slab and concrete footings for the kiosk as shown.
Contact: Mark Johnson 515-250-3713 mark.johnson@dnr.iowa.gov
This project will restore the Takes Wetlands area west of Buffalo Creek, northwest of Coggon, Iowa. The project includes constructing an approximately 1,145-feet long, 3-4' high berm with material on-site, an overflow structure and a water control structure per plans and NRCS Specifications.
Contact: Michael Dufoe 515-985-9196 Michael.dufoe@dnr.iowa.gov
This project consists of removal of a 18" CMP riser and replacing with a 4'x4' concrete riser with sluice gate. The existing 12" CMP conduit will be lined with Innerflow HDPE liner.
Send an email to request plans.
Contact: Jason Kruse (515) 250-3707 jason.kruse@dnr.iowa.gov
This project consists of repairing 2 dam washouts, replacing one 24" CMP, clearing trees from 3 dams, and other miscellaneous related work. Send an email to request plans.
Contact: Jason Kruse (515) 250-3707 jason.kruse@dnr.iowa.gov
This project consists of a 36 CY concrete addition adjacent to the boat ramp. Also, a 8 CY concrete addition to an intersection radius.
Construction window is between September 4 and October 26, 2018.
Send an email to request plans.
Contact: Jason Kruse (515) 250-3707 jason.kruse@dnr.iowa.gov
This project is for the placement of riprap and erosion stone between the beach and fish house at Lake Ahquabi State Park. Stone will be placed over engineering fabric. Construction window is from August 23 to November 21 excluding weekends and state holidays.
Send an email to request plans.
Contact: Jason Kruse (515) 250-3707 jason.kruse@dnr.iowa.gov
This project involves removal of the swimming pool at Waubonsie State Park and any incidental work as required by the D.N.R Field Engineer in Fremont County. IA
Remove existing swimming pool, concrete pool deck, fence, lighting, underground piping and other items used for the pool. The underground water supply piping shall be disconnected and capped in the manhole at the NW corner of the pool. All lights and poles shall be removed in there entirety except the one in the NW corner with the electrical panel and it should be cut off above the panel as the panel is to remain. When evertything is removed the earth banks on the east and south side shall be moved to the north and west side to make a 4:1 slope and the remainder of the area shall be shaped to drain.
Contractor will be responsible for materials and equipment stored on site.
Site Restoration required for all disturbed areas.
Proposal may be obtained by e-mailing name, address, and phone number.
Contact: Mark Johnson 515-250-3713 mark.johnson@dnr.iowa.gov
Repair Silt Dike- Viking Lake State Park, Montgomery County, Iowa.
This project involves replacement of the outlet pipe on a silt pond at Viking Lake State Park and any other incidental work as required by the D.N.R Field Engineer in Montgomery County. IA
The existing dike has a watermain that can NOT be disturbed.
Brush removal is required on the pond dike and brush will be piled on the NW side of the pond.
The new 8" diameter smooth metal pipe shall have 2 anti-seep colars installed as shown on the drawing.
The new 8"diameter pipe shall have a canopy inlet installed on the pipe.
The canopy inlet shall be incidental to the new pipe and not paid separately.
Reshaping the washed out area on the outlet of the emergency spillway is required and this shall be incidental to the clearing and grubbing item and not paid separately.
Contractor will be responsible for materials and equipment stored on site.
Site Restoration required for all disturbed areas.
Proposal may be obtained by e-mailing name, address, and phone number.
Contact: Mark Johnson 515-250-3713 mark.johnson@dnr.iowa.gov
