Renovation of a playground / park / athletic field in Des Moines, Iowa. Completed plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field.

A. Work Covered by Contract Documents: 1. Name of the project is "Archery Building and Courtyard Improvements", Project Number 24-05-77-01. Drawings and Specifications are dated November 2023. 2. Briefly and without force and effect upon contract documents, work of the contract can be summarized as follows: a. Current operations at the Fair have temporary facilities for the air rifle and archery demonstrations. This project will provide a permanent solution for this activity, making it safer, easier to access, and more enjoyable for everyone. While relocating this portion to the north side of the courtyard, the stage where presentations are delivered will have to be moved to the south-west corner of the courtyard. This move will provide accessibility to all and will also reduce noise from adjacent activities at the fair. The North end of the courtyard will also be renovated for better circulation, permeable pavers, and native plantings will be installed. B. Occupancy: 1. Owner: The DNR shall have the right to enter the building or work site and store or attach such fixtures or furniture as it may elect, or to do other work providing that such storage or work will not interfere with the completion of the Contractor's work. Such occupancy by the DNR shall in no way imply final acceptance of any portion of the Contractor's work. DNR Fairgrounds Archery Building and Courtyard Improvements Project Estimate: $610,000.00 The Bid Security Must Be in an Amount Set Forth in the Bidding Documents And made payable to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Failure to Execute a Contract for the Proposed Work And file an acceptable performance Bond, in an Amount Equal to 100% of the Contract Price and a Certificate of Liability Insurance, Within thirty(30) Days of the Date of the Award of the Contract, Will Be Just and Sufficient Cause for the Rescinding of The award and the Forfeiture of the Bid Security Direct Questions Concerning Site Review and Project Inspection to: Jason Kruse District Engineer Phone: (515) 250-3707 Jason.kruse@dnr.iowa.gov Direct Questions Concerning Bidding and Contract Procedures to: Heath Delzell, Design Engineering Supervisor Wallace State Office Building 502 E 9 Th St Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0034 Phone: (515) 979-0104 In Accordance With House File 2622 Implemented by Iowa Code Sections 442.42 (15) &(16) And422.47.47(5),contractors May Purchase Qualifying Items for Work on This Contract Exempt From sales Tax. The department will issue an Authorization Letter and Exemption Certificate to the Prime Contractor and Each Approved subcontractor. Funding Source: Special Appropriations and Epa 319