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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
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
This project will address maintenance and repair work needed on the East Restroom and Shower 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, new aluminum soffits, replacement of door slabs and hardware, 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 fountains and install of new bottle filler, new lighting and photoelectric sensors. Interior improvements and repairs include new epoxy flooring, 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, FRP wall covering in shower areas, repairing, cleaning and refinishing all wood wall and ceiling surfaces, replacement of toilets, urinals, shower units and plumbing components.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
MOBILIZATION
1 L.S.
SITE GRADING AND SEEDING
1 L.S.
INTERIOR DEMOLITION AND PREP WORK
1 L.S.
CONCRETE/ASPHALT DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL
1 L.S.
CONCRETE SLAB AND SLAB POLYFOAM JACKING
1 L.S.
CONCRETE CLEANING AND SEALING
1 L.S.
CLEAN EXTERIOR SPLIT-FACED BLOCK AND SEAL
1 L.S.
NEW SHOWER AND TOILET PARTITIONS
1 L.S.
INTERIOR WOOD CEILING INFILL AT SKYLIGHTS
1 L.S.
STANDING SEAM METAL ROOF, UNDERLAYMENT AND ACCESSORIES
1 L.S.
GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS
1 L.S.
NEW ALUMINUM SOFFIT
220 S.F.
PAINTING - EXTERIOR FASCIA
1 L.S.
PAINTING - INTERIOR CMU WALLS
1 L.S.
FRP LINING AT SHOWER STALLS AND HAND DRYERS LOCATIONS
1 L.S.
PAINTING - INTERIOR CEILING STAINING AND SEALING
1 L.S.
INTERIOR RESINOUS FLOORING AND BASE
1 L.S.
NEW WALL VENTS AND LOUVERS
1 L.S.
NEW COUNTERTOPS AND SIDE SPLASHES
1 L.S.
NEW HAND DRYERS, DISPENSERS, AND MIRRORS
1 L.S.
PLUMBING - ROUGH-IN
1 L.S.
PLUMBING FIXTURES - TOILETS AND URINAL
1 L.S.
LAVATORIES AND PLUMBING
1 L.S.
ADA SHOWER STALLS
1 L.S.
NEW SHOWER HEADS, CONTROLS, VALVES AND ACCESSORIES
This project, Clear Lake State Park Lodge Repairs, is located just East of the State Park Beach. The building was designed and constructed in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps. As such, it is historical in nature and renovation work must preserve structure and design elements as much as possible.
The lodge renovation is one of 4 buildings being renovated in 2025-2026 at Clear Lake State Park. The lodge improvements include new resinous flooring in restroom, new restroom fixtures and partitions, restroom remodel to meet ADA compliance requirements, cob blasting and re-finishing existing woodwork, new thermally efficient windows, repaired trim work, replacement or repair of large timber structural members, re-purposing lighting fixtures to function as LED type lighting fixtures, new concrete pad for ADA compliant parking, removal of existing concrete slabs and replacement with new slabs, fireplace brick and chimney stone repairs, new roof gutter system, kitchen renovation with new millwork and appliances, and installation of mini-split HVAC system.
The contractor shall perform or responsibly supervise under sub-contract the following trades: Millwork, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Masonry, Carpentry, Concrete, Flooring, Windows, Roofing, Painting/Staining.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
MOBILIZATION
1 L.S.
CONCRETE DEMO - CUTTING/REMOVAL/DISPOSAL
650 S.F.
CONCRETE NEW - GRANULAR BASE/REINFORCEMENT/FORMING/FINISHING
1,200 S.F.
CONCRETE ACCESSORIES - EMBEDDED ITEMS/ADA SIGNAGE AND STRIPING
1 L.S.
MASONRY - FIREPLACE/FIREBRICK REPAIR, CLEANING AND TUCKPOINTING
This project includes rehabilitating the road serving the Pikes Peak State Park office and shop with HMA widenings, transverse joint repairs and double chip seal of approximately 1/4 mile of road pavement and two parking lots.
This project includes water supply improvements such as 3320 LF of 2" watermain, six service lines, two pressure reducing valves with vaults, removing five booster pump, installing six pressure tanks, replacing wellhouse piping, chemical upgrades, and control improvements.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
Water Main Connection/Caps, 2" - Detail B
1 L.S.
Water Service Line/Main, trenched, 1", C901 IPS PE
160 L.F.
Water Service Connections, 1"
2 Each
Cap, 2"
1 Each
Conventional Seeding, Fertilizing and Mulching
1 L.S.
Water Main, trenched, 2", C901 IPS PE
125 L.F.
Water Main, trenchless, 2", C901 IPS PE
3,195 L.F.
Water Service Line/Main, trenched, 1", C901 IPS PE
40 L.F.
Water Service Line/Main, trenchless, 1", C901 IPS PE
450 L.F.
Water Service Line/Main, trenched, 3/4", C901 IPS PE
SWAN LAKE ROAD & JAMES AVENUE ROAD MAINTENANCE PHASE 3
Proposal Guarantee: $12,500
Completion Date: 6/30/2026
This project includes replacing four CMP culverts and one plastic culvert with RCP culverts, improving a low water crossing, widening a s 200-ft section of road, minor grading, and removing two trees.
This project is an extension of the earlier renovation project. An additional 5076 LF of shoreline will be armored with riprap. Work on this project will be completed by barge to minimize disruption and restoration needs to the park.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF STAGING AREA
1 L.S.
REMOVAL OF SHARED USE PATH
30 S.Y.
SHARED USE PATH, PCC, 6"
30 S.Y.
SPECIAL SUBGRADE PREP FOR SHARED USE PATH
30 S.Y.
HYDRAULIC SEEDING, SEEDING, FERTILIZING, AND MULCHING W/BFM - TYPE 3
0.1 Acres
HYDRAULIC SEEDING W/PROVIDED SEED MIX, FERTILIZING, AND MULCHING W/BFM - SPECIAL SEEDING
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Remove or demolish existing 2000 gallon holding tank. Install a 1250 gallon septic tank and a 3-bedroom Planet Care enclosed system with pump for surface discharge.
Send an email to request plans.
Contact: Jason Kruse (515) 250-3707 jason.kruse@dnr.iowa.gov
