Foundation Removal and Fill, Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, Van Buren County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a contractor for Project #25-06-89-03, a foundation removal and fill project at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park in Van Buren County. The project requires complete removal of the concrete foundation and floors from a recently relocated Park Ranger house located at 22895 Lacey Trail, Keosauqua, IA 52565. Specific deliverables include disconnecting sewer lines, removing all concrete structures, disposing of materials offsite, bringing in suitable fill material, compacting the fill in 6-inch lifts to 95% proctor value, and reseeding the area. The bid solicitation was posted on November 26, 2024, with sealed bids due by December 12, 2024, at 3:00 PM CST. Interested contractors must submit proposals electronically to constructionbids@dnr.iowa.gov, with the entire project required to be completed by January 17, 2025. Primary contacts for the solicitation are Mike Dufoe (515-985-9196) and Stephanie Graham (515-344-0055), who can provide additional bid package documentation and proposal information.

The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the documentation. A one-year warranty period will follow final project acceptance, and the contractor must provide public liability insurance coverage of $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence, along with property damage insurance of $250,000 per occurrence. For contracts exceeding $25,000, a performance bond covering 100% of the contract price is required. The DNR reserves the right to withhold up to 5% of payment consistent with Iowa Code Chapter 573 and will assess liquidated damages of $100 per day for work extending beyond the completion date. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, contractors should be prepared to submit comprehensive bids that cover all required site work, materials, labor, and restoration efforts for the foundation removal and fill project.