Description
The National Park Service is conducting market research for the rehabilitation of the visitor center and parking lot at Effigy Mounds National Monument in Iowa. The project includes foundation improvements, remodeling, selective demolition, hazardous materials removal, and various other construction activities. The park will remain open during construction, and contract activities must be structured to minimize visitor impact. The anticipated period of performance is 450 calendar days, and the magnitude of construction is expected to be over $10 million.
Some key aspects of the project include:
• Rehabilitation of the visitor center, including foundation improvements and remodeling
• Selective demolition and hazardous materials removal
• New HVAC system, electrical system, domestic water, fire alarm, and fire suppression improvements
• Construction of a new entry plaza and vehicle and pedestrian circulation improvements
• Parking lot drainage improvements and redesign of parking lot islands to create visitor-use areas
• Improvements to park staff maintenance areas, including delivery circulation, asphalt paving, and pavement drainage