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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 upgrades the existing campground located at McIntosh Woods State Park and consists of removal of existing shower building, removal of existing gravel camp pads, removal/salvage of existing electric outlet boxes and hydrants, removal of existing trees that are in conflict within the work zone, install new gravel camp pads, electric services, water services, sanitary sewers and services, a new shower building and seeding and mulching all disturbed areas located at McIntosh Woods State Park in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
ESTIMATED QUANTITIES:
Demolition
1 L.S.
Clearing and Grubbing
1 L.S.
Tree Clearing
1 L.S.
Full Depth Saw Cut
372 L.F.
HMA Pavement Removal
604 S.Y.
PCC Removal
96 S.Y.
Gravel Pad Removal and Placement
3,970 S.Y.
Grading
1 L.S.
8-inch Filter Sock
1,050 L.F.
Sanitary Sewer Connection to Existing Structure
1 Each
Type SW-301 48" Diameter Sanitary Manhole w/Type 'A' Casting
19 Each
8-inch Sanitary Sewer (SDR 26)
2,455 L.F.
6-inch Sanitary Sewer (SDR 35)
176 L.F.
4-inch Sanitary Sewer Service PVC (SDR 35)
980 L.F.
RV Sanitary Sewer Cleanout Connection
37 Each
8"x6" PVC Schedule 40 Service Wye
1 Each
8"x4" PVC Schedule 40 Service Wye
28 Each
SW-203 Sanitary Sewer Cleanout
2 Each
1-inch HDPE Pipe SDR 11
1,110 L.F.
2-inch HDPE Pipe SDR 11
389 L.F.
3-inch HDPE Pipe SDR 11
2,220 L.F.
6-inch PVC Pipe SDR 18
270 L.F.
2-Inch Valve with Valve Box
2 Each
3-Inch Ball Valve with Valve Box
5 Each
EJ 6-inch Ductile Iron Gate Valve with Valve Box
3 Each
10"x10"x6" Ductile Iron Tapping Tee
1 Each
6"x6"x6" PVC SDR 18 TEE
1 Each
2"x2"x1" HDPE SDR 11 Tee
4 Each
2"x2"x2" HDPE SDR 11 Tee
2 Each
3"x3"x1" HDPE SDR 11 Tee
31 Each
3"x3"x2" HDPE SDR 11 Tee
1 Each
3"x3"x3" HDPE SDR 11 Tee
2 Each
2"x1" HDPE Reducer
2 Each
6"x3" HDPE Reducer
1 Each
EJ Fire Hydrant with Curb Stop
1 Each
Yard Hydrant with Curb Stop
37 Each
2" PVC Watertight
1 Each
Bore 6-inch PVC Water Pipe
60 L.F.
Drain Down Pit
1 Each
Insulated Aluminum Enclosure for Water Meter and Backflow Preventor
1 Each
Disinfection
1 L.S.
Water Connection to Existing Water Main
1 Each
SW-513 Open Sided Area Intake
2 Each
15-inch RCP Class III
24 L.F.
18-inch RCP Class III
74 L.F.
15-inch RCP Class III FES W/Apron Guards
1 Each
18-inch RCP Class III FES W/Apron Guards
1 Each
Single Campsite Outlet Post-50 Amp
37 Each
No. 2 AWG Grounding Conductor Cable, Type THW or USE
3,610 L.F.
No. 300 MCM Single Conductor Cable, Type USE
4,275 L.F.
No. 250 MCM Single Conductor Cable, Type USE
3,189 L.F.
No. 4/0 AWG Single Conductor Cable, Type USE
1,578 L.F.
No. 3/0 AWG Single Conductor Cable, Type USE
1,050 L.F.
No. 1 AWG Single Conductor Cable, Type USE
615 L.F.
No. 4 AWG Single Conductor Cable, Type USE
123 L.F.
Roadway Crossing 3-Inch Conduit Schedule 80 PVC
25 L.F.
Detectable Warning Tape, 3" Electric
3,157 L.F.
Trench, Single Circuit Secondary
3,157 L.F.
200 Amp Circuit Breaker
7 Each
400 Amp Distribution Panel
2 Each
600 Amp Distribution Panel
1 Each
400 Amp Current Transformer Cabinet
2 Each
600 Amp Current Transformer Cabinet
1 Each
Electrical Connection To Heated Water Meter Enclosure Enclosure
1 Each
Electrical Connection To Check-in Kiosk Light
1 Each
Special Backfill/Granular Base
9 Tons
5-inch Non-Reinforced PCC Sidewalk
43 S.Y.
.5-inch Expansion Joint
70 L.F.
6-inch Non-Reinforced PCC
1,445 S.Y.
7-inch Non-Reinforced PCC
659 S.Y.
Engineering Fabric
4,500 S.Y.
Class 'A' Crushed Stone
1,762 Tons
4'x4'x5.5" Reinforced PCC Fire Ring (3 of the Grills are ADA)
37 Each
Grill & Placement on Fire Ring Concrete Pad
34 Each
ADA Grill & Placement on ADA Concrete Pad
3 Each
Traffic Control
1 L.S.
Seeding, Fertilizing and Mulching
4 Acres
Temporary Seeding, Fertilizing and Mulching
1 Acres
Street Signage
1 L.S.
Handicap Parking Signage
1 L.S.
Parking Space Pavement Striping, Handicap Parking Cross Hatch Markings
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
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, 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. Installation of roofing insulation is also possible.
Contact: Bruce Flippin 515-689-8009 bruce.flippin@dnr.iowa.gov
This project consists of the removal and replacement of existing roofing/siding metal and trim work. The repair of a header on an 18' wide garage door is also included. The potential for additional work to provide a new interior column, a new 12'W X 14'H garage door, electrical service entrance/panel upgrade is also possible.
Contact: Bruce Flippin 515-689-8009 bruce.flippin@dnr.iowa.gov
HMA full depth road patches in Springbrook campground as described and specified in the project plans. Send an email to request plans and proposal form.
The lift station rehabilitation project includes the removal and replacement of 3" and 4" ductile iron piping and valves. It also includes valve vault restoration, excavation, pipe coating, and a 2" PVC drain line.
Send an email to request plans.
Contact: Jason Kruse (515) 250-3707 jason.kruse@dnr.iowa.gov
