Accessibility Improvements, Lake of Three Fires, Taylor County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for accessibility improvements at Lake of Three Fires State Park in Taylor County, Iowa, under solicitation number 25-04-87-02, with a bid closing date of May 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The project involves constructing ADA-compliant Portland Cement Concrete sidewalks and parking stalls, with strict slope requirements: sidewalks must not exceed a 2% cross slope and 5% running slope, while parking stalls and access aisles must not exceed a 2% slope in any direction. All work must comply with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and the Iowa DOT Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, Series 2023, and include proper signage, erosion control, grading, seeding, and mulching. Submission is strictly electronic via email to constructionbids@dnr.iowa.gov, and bidders must use the official proposal form with no alterations, alternates, or qualifications permitted. Bids must include the project name, contract number, and letting date in the subject line, and no paper submissions will be accepted. The contract is structured as a lump sum with unit prices controlling in case of discrepancies, and award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable framework. The performance period ends October 30, 2026, and site inspection and final acceptance are conducted by the Department at the project location. Contractors must secure a performance bond, carry specified insurance coverage, comply with Iowa contractor registration and tax requirements, and obtain prior approval before using subcontractors. No contract value is listed since pricing details are to be submitted by bidders, and no federal acquisition regulation clauses are incorporated—this is a state-level public improvement contract administered through Iowa DNR. Primary contact for bids is Zach Gunsolley, and inquiries regarding plans and forms should be directed to him directly.