Description
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for the tuckpointing and repair of mortar joints to the flagstone patio at the Main Lodge located at Lake Macbride in Johnson County, Iowa. The project includes chipping out mortar on broken stones, resetting new ones, removing and resetting loose stones, and using a mortar mix specific to historic structures. The contractor will be required to complete the project between 10/16/25 and 5/1/26 and provide a one-year warranty on the work.
• The project requires the use of a Type O mix for historic structures, with the vendor needing to add sand and/or dye to achieve a color match to existing mortar.
• The contractor must inspect the tuckpointing during the process and once the project is completed.
• The site must be cleaned up from project-related debris upon completion of the project.
• The contractor is responsible for all maintenance for one year after the project is completed.