Shooting Range Upgrade, Spring Run Wildlife Management Area, Dickinson County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for a comprehensive shooting range upgrade project at the Spring Run Wildlife Management Area in Dickinson County. The procurement involves constructing new shooting range infrastructure, including earthen berms, concrete sidewalks, storm sewer systems, gravel parking areas, and steel-framed shooting structures for 30-yard, 100-yard, and shotgun ranges. The project requires detailed construction capabilities with specific technical expertise in range development and outdoor recreational facility improvements. Bid submissions are due on March 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM CDT, with project documents available through Beeline and Blue in Des Moines. Potential bidders should contact project engineer Heath Delzell at 515-979-0104 for additional information. Interested contractors must follow specific submission instructions outlined in the procurement documents, which explicitly state that bids and questions should not be submitted through electronic systems but directly to the Department of Natural Resources.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder qualifications were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The solicitation appears to be open to qualified construction contractors with experience in range development and outdoor infrastructure projects. While the project documents do not specify a precise budget range or award value, the comprehensive nature of the upgrade suggests a significant capital investment. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the available documentation. The project represents a strategic improvement to public recreational shooting facilities, indicating potential long-term value for both the DNR and local community recreational users. Interested bidders should carefully review all project specifications and ensure they can meet the technical requirements for constructing a multi-range shooting facility with sophisticated infrastructure components.