Description
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking a qualified contractor to demolish existing pit latrine facilities at the Lower Equestrian Campground in Shimek State Forest, install a prefabricated modular restroom building, construct a new ADA‑compliant paved parking stall, perform minor grading, and reseed the site. The work is classified as a minor public improvement contract and will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Bids must be submitted electronically by the deadline, and the contractor must provide all labor, materials, insurance, bonds, and permits required for completion.
• Scope: demolition, installation of a prefabricated pit‑vault restroom (LS), new ADA parking stall (LS), 6” granular subbase, pavement markings, signage, site restoration, and parking bumper.
• Location: Shimek State Forest, Lee County, Iowa (Lick Creek Road).
• Contract type: Competitive quotation (minor public improvement) – “Request for Bids”.
• Bid submission: electronic only, deadline 10/1/2026 3:00 PM.
• Estimated quantities: e.g., 53 SY of 6″ PCC, 16 tons of granular subbase, 1 LS restroom, 1 LS parking stall, etc.
• Completion date required: 5/4/2027 (approximately 7‑month construction period).
• Mandatory requirements: performance bond (≥100 % of contract price if ≥$25,000), insurance, NPDES storm‑water permit, one‑year warranty.
• Primary contact: Darin Galbraith, Procurement Specialist (email & phone provided).