Parking Lot Pavement Maintenance REBID, Lake Wapello State Park, Davis County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for a parking lot pavement maintenance project at Lake Wapello State Park in Davis County, Iowa, with Project #24-05-06-03. The procurement involves comprehensive pavement rehabilitation, including 297 tons of hot mix asphalt surface course, 137.2 square yards of pavement scarification, 55 linear feet of curb and gutter installation, and associated road improvements. Specific deliverables include resurfacing a boat ramp parking lot, installing granular shoulders, removing and reinstalling concrete wheel stops, and adding new pavement markings. Bidders must submit electronic proposals to constructionbids@dnr.iowa.gov by January 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, with bid opening scheduled for December 30, 2024, at 1:00 PM CST. The project contact is Jason Kruse (515-250-3707), and the project must be completed by October 31, 2025. Evaluation criteria include unit pricing, with the Department reserving the right to not award the contract.

The contract does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, though it does include federal compliance requirements related to minority and women's business enterprise participation. Bidders must comply with Build America, Buy America Act provisions, which mandate that at least 55% of manufactured product components be from U.S. sources. Contractors must maintain public liability insurance of $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence, with property damage insurance of $250,000 per occurrence. A performance bond of 100% of the contract price is required for contracts exceeding $25,000. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a substantial investment in infrastructure improvement. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per day for late completion, and proposal validity is 45 days from the submission deadline. Contractors must be registered with the Iowa Department of Revenue and comply with all sales and use tax requirements.