Site work and paving for a civil project in Knoxville, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; and water / sewer project.

The South 1/2 of Section 13, Township 77 North, Range 20 West, Marion County, Iowa The Vanderzyl Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Project in Marion County, Iowa, encompasses approximately 61 acres of land requiring extensive earthwork and drainage improvements. The project includes site clearing and preparation, excavation of approximately 570,000 cubic yards of material, and implementation of sediment and erosion control measures such as wattles and temporary earth diversions. The reclamation design incorporates a traditional approach utilizing terraces (over 11,000 linear feet) and a comprehensive drainage system consisting of various sizes of HDPE pipes, concrete risers, and pipe outlets. The project also involves subgrade preparation with agricultural lime application, mulching, and specialized seeding for both upland (57.2 acres) and wetland fringe (3.9 acres) areas. Contractors should be prepared to handle diverse tasks including grading, pipe installation, erosion control, and vegetation establishment to restore the site to a stable, environmentally sound condition. Question Deadline 08/27/2024 Questions concerning the Plans and Construction Specifications should be addressed to Kelby C. Wilkison, P.E., 307-745-7474. All other questions concerning other Contract Documents should be addressed to David Suchan, Project Coordinator, 515-321-2852 This project shall comply with Davis-Bacon Wage Requirements. The anticipated cost of construction to reclaim the site is expected to range from $1,650,000 to $1,850,000. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.