26-03-17-01, Campground Renovation, McIntosh Woods

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for a comprehensive campground renovation project at McIntosh Woods State Park in Cerro Gordo County. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) that involves multiple infrastructure improvements, including the removal of an existing shower building, gravel camp pads, electric outlet boxes, hydrants, and conflicting trees. The project's key deliverables include installing new gravel camp pads, electric and water services, sanitary sewers, a new shower building, and seeding and mulching disturbed areas. Additionally, the DNR is specifically requesting the procurement of a Sea Ark Mud Runner 180 w/ Pro Drive X40 or an approved equivalent. Sealed bids must be submitted by December 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM Central Standard Time, with a public bid opening at the DNR office located at 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 200, Des Moines, Iowa, or via conference call. Bidders can submit proposals electronically to constructionbids@dnr.iowa.gov or in person, with project documents available through Beeline and Blue or online at the DNR's project list website. The procurement is categorized under commodity codes 98863 (Park Area Construction and Renovation) and 91200 (Construction Services, General).

The provided documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on responding organizations. No information about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration is detailed in the procurement documents. Similarly, specific pricing terms, award values, or budget ranges are not disclosed. Potential bidders are advised to direct any inquiries to Darin Galbraith at darin.galbraith@dnr.iowa.gov and must carefully follow the submission instructions contained in the attached specification and project plan documents. Bid results will be subsequently posted on the DNR website following the public opening. Interested contractors should thoroughly review the project documents available through Beeline and Blue at 2507 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, or online to fully understand the project's scope, requirements, and submission protocols.