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The project consists of construction of a new wastewater pump station and 3-inch diameter force main on the east side of Big Creek Lake as shown in the project documents and as directed by the DNR Inspector.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
Submersible Pump Package
1 L.S.
3" HDPE Force Main
11,975 L.F.
Wet Well Structure
11 L.F.
Flow Meter Structure
7 L.F.
New Air Relief Valves
6 Each
Connect Existing AR Valves to New Force Main
3 Each
Magnetic Flow Meter and Data Logger
1 L.S.
Open Trench Installation of Force Main
3,840 L.F.
Open Trench Installation of 12" HDPE Gravity Sewer
20 L.F.
Trenchless Installation of Force Main
400 L.F.
Installation of 3" Force Main inside Existing 6" Carrier Pipe
INSTALL ONE NEW DESIGN GUIDE CABIN AT THE PARK. EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES ARE ALREADY IN PLACE FROM PREVIOUS DEVELOPMENT. THESE CABINS WILL HAVE ONE BEDROOM, KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM AREA, ONE ADA COMPLIANT RESTROOM AND MECHANICAL ROOM TOTALLING 500 SF. IT WILL ALSO HAVE AN EXTERIOR DECK ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE CABIN.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
CLEARING AND GRUBBING
1 L.S.
GRADING
1 L.S.
SEEDING, FERTILIZING AND MULCHING
1 L.S.
8" FILTER SOCK
210 L.F.
GRANULAR BASE
28 Tons
5" REINFORCED PCC SIDEWALK PAVEMENT
32.3 S.Y.
6" REINFORCED PCC PARKING PAVEMENT
134 S.Y.
4" SANITARY SEWER SERVICE
220 L.F.
4" SANITARY SEWER SERVICE WYE
1 Each
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE CLEANOUTS
3 Each
1" PE WATER SERVICE
55 L.F.
1" TAP SADDLES
1 Each
WATER SERVICE CURB STOP
1 Each
12" CMP
20 L.F.
12" CMP FES
2 Each
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
1 L.S.
PRECAST CONCRETE PARKING WHEEL STOPS
3 Each
CONSTRUCTION STAKING
1 L.S.
MOBILIZATION
1 L.S.
CABIN AND ALL ASSOCIATED ITEMS (ARCHITECTURAL, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL)
This project consists of removing the existing HMA and PCC pavement, grading the main boat ramp arae, constructing a sheet pile marina and boat slip, two PCC boat ramps, a PCC fishing trail, two fishing jetties, shoreline armoring, lake dredging and incidental work as required by the DNR District Engineer.
INSTALL TWO NEW DESIGN GUIDE CABINS AT THE PARK. EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITIES ARE ALREADY IN PLACE FROM PREVIOUS DEVELOPMENT. THESE CABINS WILL HAVE ONE BEDROOM, KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM AREA, ONE ADA COMPLIANT RESTROOM AND MECHANICAL ROOM TOTALLING 500 SF. IT WILL ALSO HAVE AN EXTERIOR DECK ON THE BACKSIDE OF THE CABIN.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
CLEARING AND GRUBBING
1 L.S.
GRADING
1 L.S.
SEEDING, FERTILIZING AND MULCHING
1 L.S.
8" FILTER SOCK
185 L.F.
GRANULAR BASE
35 Tons
5" REINFORCED PCC SIDEWALK PAVEMENT
69 S.Y.
6" REINFORCED PCC PARKING PAVEMENT
138 S.Y.
4" SANITARY SEWER SERVICE
72 L.F.
4" SANITARY SEWER SERVICE WYE
1 Each
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE CLEANOUTS
2 Each
1" PE WATER SERVICE
55 L.F.
1" TAP SADDLES
2 Each
WATER SERVICE CURB STOP
2 Each
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
1 L.S.
PRECAST CONCRETE PARKING WHEEL STOPS
6 Each
CONSTRUCTION STAKING
1 L.S.
MOBILIZATION
1 L.S.
CABIN AND ALL ASSOCIATED ITEMS (ARCHITECTURAL, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL)
SHOWER BUILDING, HOST CAMP SITE, WATER TREATMENT BUILDING & DUMP STATION
Proposal Guarantee: $20,000
Completion Date: 5/15/2014
This project consists of the demolition of an existing shower building in the campground, installing a new shower building in the same location, installing a water treatment building, the removal of the existing dump station and constructing a new dump site in a different location, and constructing a new host campsite near the shower building. This includes installing sidewalks for access to the new building, all earthwork, supplying and installing the new structures and incidental work as required by the project documents and the IDNR Inspector at Pilot Knob State Parks in Hancock County, Iowa.
This project is designed to add electric fish barrier components to the existing concrete box culvert that separates Lost Island Lake from Barrier Marsh. Work includes installation of steel electrodes inside the culvert, construction of an 8'x12' control building with associated components, installation of conduit and wire between the building and barrier, a small amount of site work, signage, and fencing.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
Mobilization
1 L.S.
Demobilization
1 L.S.
Dewatering
1 L.S.
Reinforced 6" PCC Building Slab
3.4 C.Y.
Anchor Bolts, 5/8" dia x 8" long
25 Each
Steel Plate, Strctural, for electrodes, 3/4" thick, shop fabricated include fastners
15 S.F.
1/2" Steel Wire Rope, IPS, IWRC
130 L.F.
Schedule 40 Conduit to Barrier
125 L.F.
Fiberglass castings, square tube, 3" x 3" x 1/4" thick
24 L.F.
Steel Sign Posts, 4lb Galvanized U-post, 10' long
6 Each
#8 AWG 2000 Volt Locomotive Cable
780 L.F.
Power/Communication Wiring
125 L.F.
#8 AWG Ground Wire, copper wire, bare stranded
230 L.F.
Tree Removal, Clear and Grub Site
1 L.S.
Excavating, chain trencher, utility trench, 8" wide, 24" deep, backfill by hand, includes compaction
416 L.F.
Fill, gravel fill, Compacted for Building Pad
42 Tons
Synthetic Erosion Control, silt fence, 3' high
250 L.F.
Fence, Chain Link Industrial, double swing gates, 8' high, 12' opening, includes excavation, posts in concrete, & hardware
1 Each
Steel Fence Posts, 4" OD Galvanized for steel cable assembly, 10'-0" long set in concrete
10 Each
Fence, Chain Link Industrial, galvanized steel, 6 ga wire, 2-1/2" posts @ 10' OC, 8' high, includes excavation, posts in concete
93 L.F.
Fence, Chain Link Industrial, galvanized steel gate, 8' high, 3' opening, includes excavation, posts in concrete, & hardware
1 Each
Supply and install control building including all fixtures
1 L.S.
Manufacture, Supply and deliver SRI fish barrier equipment, includes installation if not listed as a seperate bid item
1 L.S.
Schedule 80 Conduit for power and communication wiring
HISTORIC CCC LODGE TO RECEIVE NEW LANDMARK TL WEATHERED WOOD SHINGLES OVER NEW ¾" SHEATHING WITH 30LB FELT AND COPPER FLASHING IN VALLEYS AND RIDGE CAP; NEW FASCIA AND SOFFIT MATERIAL TO REPLACE THE EXISTING WHICH IS ROTTING AWAY AND NEW COPPER GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
RESHINGLE ENTIRE ROOF WITH LANDMARK TL WEATHERED WOOD SHINGLES, 16OZ LEAD COATED COPPER DRIP EDGE, VALLEY FLASHING AND RIDGE CAPS
1 L.S.
NEW 3/4" PLYWOOD ROOF SHEATHING OVER ENTIRE ROOF WITH 30LB FELT AND WATER & ICE SHIELD 24 INCHES FROM EAVES, VALLEYS AND RIDGES
1 L.S.
NEW 6" COPPER HALF-ROUND GUTTERS AND ROUND DOWNSPOUTS, TO EXTEND 20'-0"
1 L.S.
NEW 1X CEDAR FASCIA AROUND ENTIRE PERIMETER OF ROOF, PAINT TO MATCH EXISTING BUILDING
1 L.S.
REMOVE EXISTING SOFFIT AND REPLACE WITH NEW FIBER CEMENT BOARD SOFFIT, PAINT TO MATCH EXISTING
1 L.S.
NEW 16OZ LEAD COATED COPPER STEP FLASHING AND NEW COPPER CRICKETS AROUND BOTH CHIMNEY STACKS
This project consists of construction of a sediment basin in the Stephens State Forest northeast of Unionville, Iowa. Send an email to request plans & specifications.
Contact: Jason Kruse (515) 250-3707 jason.kruse@dnr.iowa.gov
This project consists of demolition of two barns, two house foundations, and outbuildings on a property north of Rock Creek State Park. Send an email to request plans.
Contact: Jason Kruse (515) 250-3707 jason.kruse@dnr.iowa.gov
The project involves replacing pumps in an existing Lift Station, replacing the existing sewer lateral with a new 6 inch latral and directional boring approx. 3500 ft. of 2" HDPE Forcemain and connecting it to an existing manhole.
Project consists of providing 900 CY off-site fill to be placed in the roadway embankment, furnishing & placing 680 Ton Class D revetment, replacing 840 SF 6" PC concrete shoulder, and removal of trees & debris as per plan & site DNR Engineer/Inspector. Plans & Specs may be obtained by email.
