Road Maintenance REBID, Cedar Rock State Park, Buchanan County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids on granular roadway maintenance at Cedar Rock State Park in Buchanan County, with bids due June 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The project encompasses blading and shaping approximately 29.4 station miles of roadway, shoulder reconstruction on the same mileage, pothole repair, minor ditch cleaning, spreading and rolling 343 tons of Class A crushed stone, and replacement of one 18-inch concrete culvert with two aprons and 12 pipe sections.

The contract period spans 25 working days with an approximate start date of September 30, 2026, governed by Iowa DOT Standard Specifications, Series 2023, Section 1108, Prosecution and Progress. Additional work includes 3 tons of granular backfill, 10 tons of erosion stone, traffic control and mobilization as lump-sum line items, and seeding and fertilization over 0.25 acres. All work must conform to applicable codes and ordinances and be subject to Iowa DNR Engineer approval. Contractors must conduct a mandatory site visit to verify conditions, dimensions, and elevations; coordinate with TNT Tuckpointing regarding an ongoing tuckpointing and retaining wall project; identify and protect existing utilities; and arrange erosion control measures and waste disposal or material haul sites.

Bids must be submitted electronically. Construction plans were prepared by Bruce L. Flippin, PE, and are dated January 2024. Project management and construction inspection are overseen by Ken Howe (319-240-3553) and Daniel Pfeifer (515-901-6261) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The contractor may have the opportunity to start work earlier than the September 30 approximate start date. No contract value, incumbent information, or set-asides are identified in the source materials.