Lodge Repairs REBID, Clear Lake State Park, Cerro Gordo County

This contract pertains to the renovation of the historic Clear Lake State Park Lodge, a structure originally built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, located just east of the State Park Beach in Iowa. The project involves comprehensive updates to the lodge, including installing new resinous flooring in restrooms, upgrading fixtures and partitions to meet ADA standards, restoring existing woodwork through cob blasting and refinishing, and replacing windows with thermally efficient models. Additional work encompasses structural repairs to large timber members, re-purposing lighting fixtures as LED, constructing an ADA-compliant parking area with new concrete slabs, repairing the fireplace brick and chimney stone, installing a new roof gutter system, renovating the kitchen with new millwork and appliances, and adding a mini-split HVAC system. The scope also covers various trades such as millwork, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, masonry, carpentry, concrete, roofing, and painting, with project documents available for review at Beeline and Blue in Des Moines. The project is scheduled for completion between 2025 and 2026, with a bid closing date set for November 20, 2025. The contract value is estimated to range from $500,000 to $1,500,000. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is managing the project, with Darin Galbraith serving as the primary contact. Interested bidders can access detailed project documents online or contact the project engineer, Ken Howe, for further information. The project emphasizes preserving the historical integrity of the lodge while implementing modern upgrades to enhance accessibility, safety, and efficiency.