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.
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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.
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Storm Lake Marina was constructed in 2008 and the current dock system is original. This dock system is old and in need of replacement. A new dock system by EZ Dock shall be installed in this project with new electrical panels, site lighting, sidewalks and stoop footing approaches.
This project is designed to replace three existing roadway crossing culverts on the Smith Slough roadway within the Dewey's Pasture WMA, Clay County. Work under this contract includes removal of the existing pavement and triple CMP crossing pipes, then replacement with three reinforced concrete pipes (RCP) and new PCC paving. Other work to grade, bed, backfill and prepare a roadway base for paving is also included. Contact Jeff Felts to obtain project documents.
Contact: Jeff Felts 515-250-3712 Jeff.Felts@dnr.iowa.gov
This project consists of utility services for a new office including water, electricity, septic system, and ADA parking.
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Contact: Jason Kruse (515) 250-3707 jason.kruse@dnr.iowa.gov
This project is the first phase of the restoration of a CCC shelter at Trappers Bay State Park, Dickinson County, IA. Demo work includes the removal of all roofing, underlayment, and flashing. Following demo, inspection of purlins and beams for rot, trimming of purlins as necessary, power-washing, and staining of all wood will be required. New 2x6 T&G roof decking along with asphalt shingles and new copper flashing is also included under this contract. Contact Jeff Felts to obtain contract documents.
Contact: Jeff Felts 515-250-3712 Jeff.Felts@dnr.iowa.gov
This project is designed to replace all of the exterior siding and address issues with veneer stone on the Visitor Center at Lewis & Clark State Park. The scope of work includes siding and veneer stone removal and replacement, new building wrap, new exterior flashing, 1 window replacement, and other minor repairs on the exterior of the building. Contact Jeff Felts to obtain plans and specifications.
Contact: Jeff Felts 515-250-3712 Jeff.Felts@dnr.iowa.gov
The Lake Darling Lodge was constructed in 2008 with a Geo-Thermal HVAC system. This HVAC system was configured differently than what would be installed today and the system has lived beyond it's expected life. This project will remove all existing HVAC equipment and glycol solution, the existing duct work and geo-thermal wells shall remain in place. The contractor shall install new HVAC air-handlers, geo circulation pumps, buffer tanks, all new copper piping with armaflex insulation, aquastat controls and new CPU, and flush and refill entire Glycol water mixture.
Contact: Michael Dufoe 515-985-9196 Michael.dufoe@dnr.iowa.gov
This project is for the addition of a central dust collection system for the seed harvest area of the Prairie Resource Center at Brushy Creek SRA in Webster County. This entails the installation of the main unit as well as ductwork, fittings and start-up to make a complete unit, and other work as directed by the DNR Engineer.
Contact: Don Labate 515-250-3714 Don.Labate@dnr.iowa.gov
This project consists of contractor furnish and place revetment at various locations, crushed stone surfacing, and shape & blade damaged section of the Fire Tower Road in the Yellow River State Forest, Allamakee Co. Proposal may be obtained by emailing name, address, and phone number.
