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Project includes removal of 2,273 LF of an asphalt road and construction of a new 22' wide, 7" depth PCC pavement (5,694 SY) along with 5 new culverts and associated grading within Macbride State Park, Johnson County, Iowa.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
CLEARING AND GRUBBING - TREES
4 Each
CLEARING AND GRUBBING - STUMPS
10 Each
EXCAVATION, CLASS 10, ROADWAY AND BORROW
2,514 C.Y.
SPECIAL COMPACTION OF SUBGRADE
22.73 STA.
MODIFIED SUBBASE
2,160 Tons
STANDARD OR SLIP FORM PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT, CLASS C, CLASS 3, 7 IN.
5,694 S.Y.
SURFACING, DRIVEWAY, CLASS A CRUSHED STONE
152 Tons
APRONS, CONCRETE, 18 IN. DIA.
7 Each
INTAKE, SW-512, 30 IN.
3 Each
SUBDRAIN, PVC, STANDARD, PERFORATED, 6 IN.
2,250 L.F.
SUBDRAIN RISER, 6 IN., AS PER PLAN
3 Each
SUBDRAIN OUTLET, DR-305
3 Each
SUBDRAIN OUTLET, DR-306
3 Each
REMOVE STORM SEWER PIPE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 36 IN.
This project involves clearing and grubbing, grading, placing fill, placing erosion mat, and seeding and fertilizing FEMA repair areas in Louisa County in the Odessa Wildlife Unit.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
Earthwork, Fill Hauled and Placed, Clean Sand (Site 1)
297 C.Y.
Erosion Control Mat (Site 1)
112 S.Y.
Seeding and Fertilizing (Site 1)
0.03 Acres
Earthwork, Fill Hauled and Placed, Clay (Site 2)
4,889 C.Y.
Erosion Control Mat (Site 2)
7,334 S.Y.
Seeding and Fertilizing(Site 2)
1.52 Acres
Earthwork, Fill Hauled and Placed, Clay and Clean Sand (Site 3)
5 C.Y.
Erosion Control Mat (Site 3)
14 S.Y.
Seeding and Fertilizing (Site 3)
0.01 Acres
Earthwork, Fill Hauled and Placed, Clay and Clean Sand (Site 4)
3 C.Y.
Erosion Control Mat (Site 4)
9 S.Y.
Seeding and Fertilizing (Site 4)
0.01 Acres
Earthwork, Fill Hauled and Placed, Clay and Clean Sand (Site 5)
3 C.Y.
Erosion Control Mat (Site 5)
9 S.Y.
Seeding and Fertilizing (Site 5)
0.01 Acres
Earthwork, Fill Hauled and Placed, Clay and Clean Sand (Site 6)
1 C.Y.
Erosion Control Mat (Site 6)
3 S.Y.
Seeding and Fertilizing (Site 6)
0.01 Acres
Earthwork, Fill Hauled and Placed, Clay and Clean Sand (Site 7)
This project consists of upgrading the existing lift station by replacing existing pumps, accessories, wiring and controls. Construction of a new 3 mile long 3" HDPE forcemain to connect to the city sewer. This project also includes emptying the lagoon, sludge removal and disposal and leveling it for an open space.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
MOBILIZATION
1 L.S.
LIFT STATION PUMPS, ELECTRICAL, ACCESSORIES, ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONTROLS
1 L.S.
DISCONNECT AND PLUG OLD FORCEMAIN AND CONNECT NEW FM AT LIFT STATION
1 L.S.
3" HDPE SDR 17 FORCEMAIN BORED BELOW LAKE BED WITH #12 TRACER WIRE
1,400 L.F.
3" HDPE SDR 17 FORCEMAIN BORED WITH #12 TRACER WIRE, INCLUDES ROAD CROSSINGS
15,100 L.F.
AIR RELIEF VALVE COMPLETE WITH MANHOLE
6 Each
CONNECT FORCEMAIN TO CITY MANHOLE
1 L.S.
SITE RESTORATION
1 L.S.
LAGOON CONTENTS, PUMPING, DISPOSAL AND LAGOON DEMOLITION
This project consists of HMA and granular roadway maintenance - bituminous fog sealing, patching, crack and joint cleaning and sealing, blading/shaping, spreading new rock and painted symbols.
Contact: Don Labate 515-250-3714 Don.Labate@dnr.iowa.gov
This project includes construction of approximately 954 SY of PCC Sidewalk on granular subbase at two locations and dock modifications at Lost Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area.
Contact: Michael Dufoe 515-985-9196 Michael.dufoe@dnr.iowa.gov
Project consists of removing, disposing existing ramp and constructing new triple wide concrete boat ramp (542 SY) on the Volga River SRA, Fayette Co. Proposal may be obtained by emailing your name, address, and phone # to Melvin.pacovsky@dnr.iowa,gov
*UPDATE* ADDENDUM #1 - Issued 8/13/2021 Please contact Emmanuel Sang (515) 321-7005 or emmanuel.sang@dnr.iowa.gov
This project involves extending CMP Culvert pipes, repairing washed out area, installing curb and Gutter, Single open-throat curb intake and Seeding & site restoration.
Contact: Mark Johnson 515-250-3713 mark.johnson@dnr.iowa.gov
This project is designed to add an Iowa DNR Design Guide Interpretive Kiosk to the hike-in camping trailhead at Preparation Canyon State Park in Monona County, Iowa. The Kiosk will be constructed with a concrete base, a wooden upper structure (with some steel components), and an asphalt shingle covered roof deck. Work under this project includes PCC footing and sidewalk installation, veneer stone installation, general carpentry, painting/staining, and site work.
Email Jeff Felts for Plans.
Contact: Jeff Felts 515-250-3712 Jeff.Felts@dnr.iowa.gov
Project includes repair of flood damaged facilities at the Fairport Fisheries Management Unit including erosion to berms, sediment removal from ponds, bank armoring and gravel placement.
Contact: Michael Dufoe 515-985-9196 Michael.dufoe@dnr.iowa.gov
