PROJECTS LETTING -  October , 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.

To access any of these, unless you have already done so, you will need to download and install Acrobat Reader from the Adobe Website. 
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Click on the project names below to view the one(s) which interest you.

LEE 27-06-56-01 Shimek State Forest - Lower Equestrian Campground Pit Latrine-2026-10-08   Bid Completion detail
VAN BUREN 22-06-89-03 Shimek State Forest - Bitternut Lake Boat Ramp-2026-10-08   Bid Completion detail
APPANOOSE 27-05-04-06 Rathbun Wildlife Unit - Phase 2 Sedan Subunit HQ-2026-10-22   
CLAYTON 26-03-22-05 Pikes Peak State Park - Lagoon Liner Replacement (Rebid)-2026-10-22   
VAN BUREN 27-06-89-01 Lacey-Keosauqua State Park - Wastewater Improvements-2026-10-22   




APPANOOSE -- PROJECT # 27-05-04-06                10/22/2026                Large Project Letting
RATHBUN WILDLIFE UNIT
PHASE 2 SEDAN SUBUNIT HQ
Proposal Guarantee: $6,250
Completion Date: 3/31/2027

   This project is Phase II, and will be the final construction phase of the interior build-out of an existing wood framed construction building in Sedan Bottoms, Appanoose County, Iowa. This phase will include finishing of wall, ceiling, and flooring surfaces in building restroom, office area and mechanical spaces. New plumbing fixtures and accessories will be installed in restroom. New lighting fixtures, receptacles, and switches will be installed. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work will be included in this phase of work.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
    MOBILIZATION     1 L.S.
    ROUGH CARPENTRY AND FRAMING     1 L.S.
    STEEL LINER PANEL/WALL COVERINGS     1,750 S.F.
    ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING     1 L.S.
    PLUMBING, PIPING AND FIXTURES     1 L.S.
    MECHANICAL - HEATING AND COOLING     1 L.S.
    RESTROOM CASEWORK     1 L.S.

notice to bidders

download plans and specs

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

planholders list




CLAYTON -- PROJECT # 26-03-22-05                10/22/2026                Large Project Letting
PIKES PEAK STATE PARK
LAGOON LINER REPLACEMENT (REBID)
Proposal Guarantee: $12,500
Completion Date: 5/14/2027

   This project includes removing the existing HDPE lagoon liners and replacing with new at the Pikes Peak State Park wastewater treatment lagoons.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
    Mobilization     1 L.S.
    Biosolids Removal     55,535 GAL.
    Removal & Disposal of Old Liner     1 L.S.
    New Liner & Installation     1,852 S.Y.
    Plug Valve with Box, 6"      1 Each
    Plug Valve with Box, 8"     2 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




VAN BUREN -- PROJECT # 27-06-89-01                10/22/2026                Large Project Letting
LACEY-KEOSAUQUA STATE PARK
WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS
Proposal Guarantee: $37,500
Completion Date: 6/30/2027

   This wastewater treatment improvement project includes lagoon cleaning/sludge disposal, lagoon expansion, aeration upgrades, piping modifications, installation of chlorination and de-chlorination chemical treatment systems, and flume and sampling manholes at the lagoons. Electrical work is also included.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
    Excavation, Class 10     225 C.Y.
    Excavation, Class 10, Waste     1,012 C.Y.
    Compaction Testing     225 C.Y.
    Clearing and Grubbing     1 L.S.
    Sanitary Sewer Gravity Main, Trenched, PVC, 8"     84 L.F.
    Modification of Existing Drawdown Pipe     6 Each
    Manhole, SW-301, 48"     1 Each
    Manhole Adjustment, Minor     1 Each
    Outlet Structure Modification     1 L.S.
    Driveway, Granular, 6"     205 Tons
    Site Restoration     1 L.S.
    Wattle, 9"     850 L.F.
    Wattle, Removal     850 L.F.
    Rip Rap, Erosion Stone     255 Tons
    Chain Link Fence, Commercial     475 L.F.
    Removal of Fence     472 L.F.
    Mobilization      1 L.S.
    Sludge Disposal     1 L.S.
    Pond Liner     855 C.Y.
    Flow Meter Manhole     1 Each
    Radar Level Sensor     2 Each
    Chemical Tablet Feeder     2 Each
    Aeration Equipment     1 L.S.
    Sanitary Sewer, Valve, Plug, 6"     2 Each
    Chlorine Contact Septic Tank, 500-gal     2 Each
    Electrical, Complete     1 L.S.

notice to bidders

download plans and specs

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

planholders list




LEE -- PROJECT # 27-06-56-01                10/8/2026                Small Project Letting
SHIMEK STATE FOREST
LOWER EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND PIT LATRINE
Proposal Guarantee: $0
Completion Date: 5/14/2027

   This project includes the demolition of existing facilities, installation of a new prefabricated pit vault restroom building, new paved ADA parking stall, minor grading, and seeding. Email [email protected] for bid packet and/or questions.

Contact:
Bruce Flippin
515-689-8009
[email protected]




VAN BUREN -- PROJECT # 22-06-89-03                10/8/2026                Small Project Letting
SHIMEK STATE FOREST
BITTERNUT LAKE BOAT RAMP
Proposal Guarantee: $0
Completion Date: 5/14/2027

   This project includes replacing a gravel boat ramp with a PCC pavement ramp, an ADA boat parking stall, and enlarging and regrading the existing parking lot. Email [email protected] for bid packet or questions.

Contact:
Bruce Flippin
515-689-8009
[email protected]