PROJECTS LETTING -  October , 2025

 
 
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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.

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Click on the project names below to view the one(s) which interest you.

JACKSON 26-06-49-01 Bellevue - Lodge roof-2025-10-16   Bid Completion detail
JASPER 26-05-50-02 Rock Creek State Park - Culvert Replacement-2025-10-16   Bid Completion detail
CERRO GORDO 23-03-17-11 Clear Lake State Park - Beach Side Restroom Repairs-2025-10-23   Bid Completion detail
GUTHRIE 25-04-39-04 Springbrook State Park - Education Center Electrical Demo-2025-10-23   Bid Completion detail
HARDIN 24-02-42-01 Pine Lake State Park - Parking Improvements-2025-10-23   Bid Completion detail
CLAYTON 26-03-22-03 Pikes Peak - Roofing replacements-2025-11-06   Bid Completion detail
DELAWARE 24-03-28-02 Manchester Fisheries Management Unit - Spring Branch 319 Project-2025-11-13   Bid Completion detail
TAYLOR 26-04-87-01 Lake of Three Fires - SOH Demolition -2025-11-13   Bid Completion detail
TAYLOR 26-04-87-02 Lake of Three Fires - cabin window replacement-2025-11-13   Bid Completion detail




GUTHRIE -- PROJECT # 25-04-39-04                10/23/2025                Large Project Letting
SPRINGBROOK STATE PARK
EDUCATION CENTER ELECTRICAL DEMO
Proposal Guarantee: $12,500
Completion Date: 4/24/2026

   This project includes the demolition of electrical equipment at the conservation education center at Springbrook State Park. It also includes the installation of conduit and feeders to reconnect wastewater lagoons and a storage building to a new electric service provided by the Guthrie County Regional Electric Cooperative. The education center consists of 5 buildings and will be completely demolished in the future.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
    Mobilization     1 L.S.
    Electrical Demolition     1 L.S.
    New Site Electrical, Lagoons - (3) CU #4 Feeders     11 L.F.
    New Site Electrical, Lagoons - (1) CU #8 Ground     11 L.F.
    New Site Electrical, Lagoons - (1) 1" SCH 40 PVC     11 L.F.
    18" x 18" Handhole     1 Each
    New Site Electrical, Storage - (3) AL 250MCM Feeders     45 L.F.
    New Site Electrical, Storage - (1) AL #4 Ground     45 L.F.
    New Site Electrical, Storage - (1) 2-1/2" SCH 40 PVC     45 L.F.

notice to bidders

download plans and specs

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

planholders list




HARDIN -- PROJECT # 24-02-42-01                10/23/2025                Large Project Letting
PINE LAKE STATE PARK
PARKING IMPROVEMENTS
Proposal Guarantee: $12,500
Completion Date: 5/15/2026

   This project includes the construction of two PCC parking lots, a PCC patch, a gravel parking lot, and drainage tile. ADA sidewalk and parking spaces are also included.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
    Mobilization     1 L.S.
    Traffic Control      1 L.S.
    Construction Staking     1 L.S.
    Pavement Removal     803 S.Y.
    Hydrant Removal     1 L.S.
    Excavation, Class 10     159 C.Y.
    Special Backfill     57 Tons
    Cement Treated Subgrade, 12"     965 S.Y.
    Cement     38 Tons
    Reinforced Parking Lot, 6" PCC     938 S.Y.
    Precast Concrete Parking Wheel Stops      16 Each
    Painted Pavement Markings, High Build waterborne, Yellow     7.73 STA.
    ADA Handicap Parking Sign     3 Each
    Subdrain, 4" Perforated Plastic Pipe     520 L.F.
    Surface intake with bar guard, 5"     1 Each
    Subdrain outlet, DR-305     1 Each
    Full Depth Finish Patch, PCC, by count     1 Each
    Full Depth Finish Patch, PCC     36 S.Y.
    Macadam     156 Tons
    Granular Surfacing, Class 'A' Crushed Stone     166 Tons
    Reinforced Sidewalk, 6" PCC     68 S.Y.
    Relocate Park Sign     1 L.S.
    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




JACKSON -- PROJECT # 26-06-49-01                10/16/2025                Small Project Letting
BELLEVUE
LODGE ROOF
Proposal Guarantee:
Completion Date: 5/15/2026

   This project consists of the complete replacement of the Bellevue State Park Lodge Roof. Includes removal/disposal of existing roofing material, old vent pipe removal, deck sheathing repair, ice and water barrier, roofing underlayment, new roofing material, removal/ replacement/aluminum wrapping of all fascia and rake trim, removal/disposal of existing gutters/downspouts, new 6-inch K-style gutters/downspouts with metal gutter guards and any necessary site clean-up.

Contact:
Bruce Flippin
515-689-8009
bruce.flippin@dnr.iowa.gov




JASPER -- PROJECT # 26-05-50-02                10/16/2025                Small Project Letting
ROCK CREEK STATE PARK
CULVERT REPLACEMENT
Proposal Guarantee: $0
Completion Date: 12/31/2025

   Replacing a 18" CMP with 24" RCP. Asphalt road will be removed over the culvert and replaced with concrete. Send an email to request plans.

Contact:
Jason Kruse
(515) 250-3707
jason.kruse@dnr.iowa.gov




CERRO GORDO -- PROJECT # 23-03-17-11                10/23/2025                Small Project Letting
CLEAR LAKE STATE PARK
BEACH SIDE RESTROOM REPAIRS
Proposal Guarantee: $0
Completion Date: 5/15/2026

   This project will address maintenance and repair work needed on the Beach Side Restroom Building in the Clear Lake State Park Campgrounds. Exterior improvements and repairs include but may not be limited to new standing seam metal roof, sanding and refinishing of wood fascias, beams, columns and soffits, replacement of exterior door slabs and hardware, replacement of outdoor shower tower unit, cleaning of concrete walk surfaces and split-faced block walls, removal and replacement of sealant joints in walk surface and at building perimeter, removal of drinking fountain and install of new bottle filler, new lighting and photo sensor. Interior improvements and repairs include repair, cleaning and finishing of clay tile floors, replacement of vanity countertops and back splashes, replacement of over-mount lavatories, replacement of scald guards, replacement of grab bars, soap dispensers, mirrors, and hand dryers, cleaning and painting of all block walls, repairing, cleaning and refinishing all wood wall and ceiling surfaces, replacement of urinal and components.

Contact:
Brian Phipps
515-452-9438
brian.phipps@dnr.iowa.gov




CLAYTON -- PROJECT # 26-03-22-03                11/6/2025                Small Project Letting
PIKES PEAK
ROOFING REPLACEMENTS
Proposal Guarantee:
Completion Date: 5/15/2026

   Work consists of removing existing shingles on the store/shelter, restroom and kiosk and replacing with metal shakes. Gutters will be added to areas around the store front, shelter access and restrooms.

Contact:
Kenneth Howe
319-240-3553
Kenneth.howe@dnr.iowa.gov




DELAWARE -- PROJECT # 24-03-28-02                11/13/2025                Small Project Letting
MANCHESTER FISHERIES MANAGEMENT UNIT
SPRING BRANCH 319 PROJECT
Proposal Guarantee:
Completion Date: 4/30/2026

   Work consists of clearing and grubbing along stream and east of existing structure. Streambank reshaping and rock revetment. Removal of existing ag fence and installing new ag fence. Removing and installing new CMP. Grading for drainage.

Contact:
Kenneth Howe
319-240-3553
Kenneth.howe@dnr.iowa.gov




TAYLOR -- PROJECT # 26-04-87-01                11/13/2025                Small Project Letting
LAKE OF THREE FIRES
SOH DEMOLITION
Proposal Guarantee: $0
Completion Date: 5/13/2026

   The Ranger's house has been abandoned and the house, foundations, floors, and miscellaneous associated items need to be demolished and disposed of offsite. The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to complete this work as well as fill the foundation void with contractor-furnished soil placed and compacted to match surrounding ground. Send an email to request proposal form.

Contact:
Zach Gunsolley
515-250-3713
zach.gunsolley@dnr.iowa.gov




TAYLOR -- PROJECT # 26-04-87-02                11/13/2025                Small Project Letting
LAKE OF THREE FIRES
CABIN WINDOW REPLACEMENT
Proposal Guarantee: $0
Completion Date: 3/20/2026

   Replace all windows on the six (6) park cabins, total of 36 windows (6 per cabin with 1 in the kitchen, 1 in the bathroom, and 4 in the living area). Send an email to request proposal form.

Contact:
Zach Gunsolley
515-250-3713
zach.gunsolley@dnr.iowa.gov