Accessibility Improvements, Prairie Rose, Shelby County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for accessibility improvements at Prairie Rose State Park in Shelby County, Iowa, under contract number 25-04-83-03, with a bid deadline of May 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The project requires construction of an ADA-compliant paved sidewalk, parking stall, and picnic pad adjacent to an existing cabin, along with detectable warnings, granular surfacing, erosion control, and an ADA-compliant hydrant connection. All work must adhere to the Iowa DOT Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, Series 2023, and fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including dimensional, slope, and accessibility criteria. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via email to constructionbids@dnr.iowa.gov, using the official proposal form provided, and must not alter the form with qualifications, reservations, or alternates. The contract is a unit-price basis competitive quotation, and award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology. The contractor is responsible for supplying all materials, labor, and equipment, completing the work by October 30, 2026, and maintaining a clean, safe worksite with a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials. A performance bond covering 100% of the contract value is required if the contract exceeds $25,000, and liability insurance with minimum limits of $250,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence must be secured before contract execution. Subcontractor use requires prior written approval from the Department, and all subcontractors must be registered in Iowa. The contractor must obtain all necessary permits, including an NPDES Stormwater Discharge Permit, and comply with Iowa Code Chapter 22 public records requirements, retaining all contract-related documentation for the duration specified by state records retention schedules. The Department retains the right to inspect and accept work at the job site and may terminate the contract for cause, including safety violations, loss of licenses, false certifications, or bankruptcy. The contracting officer’s representative, Zach Gunsolley, serves as the technical point of contact, while Darin Galbraith is the contracting officer, and all submissions must include the project name and contract number in the email subject line. No federal FAR clauses are used; contractual obligations are defined through articles covering records retention, legal compliance, assignment restrictions, and payment