Office and Shop Building, George Wyth State Park, Black Hawk County

The State of Iowa, through the Department of Natural Resources, is soliciting bids for the construction of a new office and shop building at George Wyth State Park in Black Hawk County. This comprehensive construction project involves the removal of existing structures and the development of a new facility with associated sitework and infrastructure improvements. The building construction includes concrete foundations and slab floors, wood-framed walls with manufactured roof trusses, exterior sheet metal cladding, insulated composite windows and doors, interior finishes consisting of drywall and acoustical ceilings, plumbing systems (water, waste, and gas piping), electrical power and lighting systems, HVAC for both office and shop spaces, communication cabling, and fire alarm and detection systems. Sitework deliverables encompass the demolition of existing buildings, sidewalks, retaining walls, and concrete pads; site grading and new paving in both concrete and compacted gravel; relocation of an existing fuel tank and security gate; modifications to existing utilities including water, sanitary, storm, natural gas, and electrical lines; and installation of a new flagpole. The bid closing date and time is April 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST, with the posting date of April 1, 2026. Contractors are required to submit questions regarding direct substitutions, project details, or bidding procedures via email to constructionbids@dnr.iowa.gov by 4:30 PM on the Friday prior to bid letting, using the subject line format "Contractor Question - Project Number - Project Location." Project documents, including plans, specifications, and proposal forms, are available through Beeline and Blue, located at 2507 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, by visiting www.beelineandblue.com or calling (515) 244-1611.

The contract opportunity documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or particular qualifications required for respondents. No information regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration is provided in the posted materials. Similarly, the contract posting does not disclose an estimated award value or budget range for this project. Interested bidders should contact the document repository or the DNR Procurement office for any additional details regarding evaluation criteria, cost estimates, or specific contractor qualifications that may apply to this solicitation.