Demolition, site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Ventura, Iowa. Completed plans call for the demolition of a playground / park / athletic field; for the construction of a playground / park / athletic field; for site work for a playground / park / athletic field; and water / sewer project.

When emailing bid documents, the subject line of the email must state the following: Project Number, Project Name, and Bid Letting Date. Please ensure the first page of the emailed attachment, or first of multiple attachments, is the bid proposal. The Department shall comply with all public improvement procurement laws, as outlined in the plans and specifications and including but not limited to: Iowa Code chapter 26 related to public construction bidding; Iowa Code chapter 73 related to preferences; Iowa Code chapter 573 related to labor and materials on public improvements; rules promulgated by the Department of Administrative Services - General Services Enterprise as they may apply; rules promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources and the Natural Resources Commission, as they may apply; and any federal statutes, rules and/or executive orders that may be associated depending on funding sources. Bidders shall comply with these laws to be considered and are encouraged to be familiar with public improvement procurement requirements and the bidding documents before submitting a bid. Each bidder shall accompany the bid with a bid security as defined in Iowa code section 26.8. Each bidder shall accompany the bid with a bid security 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 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. This project upgrades the existing campground located at McIntosh Woods State Park and consists of removal of existing shower building, removal of existing gravel camp pads, removal/salvage of existing electric outlet boxes and hydrants, removal of existing trees that are in conflict within the work zone, install new gravel camp pads, electric services, water services, sanitary sewers and services, a new shower building and seeding and mulching all disturbed areas located at McIntosh Woods State Park in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. Question Deadline 12/12/2025 at 12:00 PM CT All Substitution Requests and Questions Must Be Submitted by 12:00pm the Friday Prior to the Bid Letting to Be Considered. Direct questions concerning the Project Design, Drawings and Specifications to: Brett Johnson Project Manager 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 200 Des Moines, IA 50321 Phone: (515) 250-3711 Brett.johnson@dnr.iowa.gov Direct questions concerning Site Review and Project Inspection to: Ken Howe District Engineer Phone: (319) 240-3553 Kenneth.howe@dnr.iowa.gov Direct questions concerning Bidding and Contract Procedures to: DNR Procurement Phone: (515) 344-0055 Constructionbids@dnr.iowa.gov