Shower Building Replacement, Ledges State Park, Boone County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for a shower building replacement project at Ledges State Park in Boone County. The procurement involves demolishing the existing shower building and constructing a new 6-stall precast concrete shower building, which includes comprehensive utility and site work. The project is identified as number 23-02-08-04, with bid submissions due on January 23, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST, and the solicitation originally opening on January 2, 2025, at 1:30 PM CST. Potential bidders can obtain project documents, including plans, specifications, and proposal forms, from Beeline and Blue in Des Moines. Technical inquiries should be directed to Project Engineer Heath Delzell at 515-979-0104 or heath.delzell@dnr.iowa.gov, while procurement-related questions can be addressed to Stephanie Graham at stephanie.graham@dnr.iowa.gov. Bidders are required to follow specific submission instructions outlined in the attached documentation and are prohibited from electronic submissions.

While the solicitation documents do not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific vendor restrictions, potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid package for any potential qualifications or limitations. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements were explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be a standard public works project focused on facility infrastructure replacement at a state park, suggesting potential opportunities for local and regional construction firms with experience in municipal and park facility development. Although specific budget ranges were not disclosed in the provided materials, interested contractors should anticipate a comprehensive project involving demolition, new construction, utility work, and site restoration. Prospective bidders are advised to thoroughly review all project documents and ensure compliance with all technical specifications and submission requirements before preparing their proposals.