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Development Bureau 

The IDPR Development Department is in charge of all IDPR related building and maintenance projects; everything from campsite upgrades to the construction of new visitor centers.

Construction 

Ponderosa State Park - Kokanee Cove Housing

Update May 24, 2023: Project ON HOLD.

Sealed proposals will be received by the State of Idaho, Department of Parks and Recreation, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, ID 83716 until 2pm, local time, on Thursday May 25, 2023, for IDPR Project No. ARPA 330133, Kokanee Cove Development – Park Residence Housing, Ponderosa State Park, McCall, ID. Proposals will be opened and publicly read at the above hour, date and location.

 

A description of the work of this project can be summarized to include construction of a two-story residential housing including all applicable utility hook-up at Ponderosa State Park.

 

A pre-bid conference will not be required for this project.

 

Plans, specifications, proposal forms and other information are on file for examination at the following locations:

  • Idaho Dept. of Parks & Recreation, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, ID 83716 (208) 514-2451
  • Associated General Contractors, 1649 W. Shoreline Dr., Ste. 100, Boise, ID 83702 (208) 344-2531
  • ARC Document Solutions, 2700 W. Idaho St., Boise, ID 83702 (208) 342-4141
  • Blueprint Specialties, 6205 W. Overland Rd., Boise, ID 83709 (208) 377-0294

 

A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount, including any add alternates, is required.

 

Bid Documents are available electronically free of charge. Bidders can obtain documents by contacting:

 

Joel Halfhill

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation

5657 Warm Springs Ave.

Boise, Idaho, 83716 (208) 830-4745

joel.halfhill@idpr.idaho.gov    

A Public Works Contractors License for the State of Idaho is required to bid on this work.

Estimated Cost: $400,000

Questions regarding this advertisement may be directed to Joel Halfhill, IDPR Construction Manager, (208) 830-4745.


Heyburn State Park - Dock Replacement

Submittals for Design-Build Services will be received by the Department of Parks and Recreation, State of Idaho, at 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, ID 83716, beginning immediately, until Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 4:00 pm, local time, for IDPR Project No. 310832 Rocky Point Dock Replacement, Heyburn State Park, Plummer, Idaho.

The scope of this project is to plan, design, and replace the Rocky Point marina and marina store as well as develop a design for the replacement of the marina at Chatcolet. The Chatcolet marina may be replaced under this contract at a later date.

A written Request for Qualifications and other information are available at the Department of Parks and Recreation, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, ID 83716; Nadine Curtis, (208) 514-2451, nadine.curtis@idpr.idaho.gov

All Contractors must have a Public Works Contractors License and a Design Professional who holds an Idaho Architectural and/or Engineering License at the time of submittal to this RFQ.

Project Budget: $5,000,000

 

 Some of the major projects underway include:

  • Billingsley Creek Campground: IDPR is constructing a 50 unit RV campground at the Billingsley Creek Unit of Thousand Springs State Park in Hagerman. The RV campground will have water, sewer, and 50amp electrical hookups, as well as a shower house. The campground will be adjacent to the newly completed visitors center shared between IDPR and The National Park Service.

Aerial view of the campground

 

 

 

 

 

  • Bruneau Dunes Observatory: The observatory is scheduled to be complete by June 2023.

Desert scene. New observatory, blue sky background

Design & Engineering

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Harriman State Park - Reroofing

Submittals for Design-Build Services will be received by the Department of Parks and Recreation, State of Idaho, at 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, ID 83716, beginning immediately, until Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 4:00 pm, local time, for IDPR Project No. 360134 Harriman Historic Reroofs, Harriman State Park, Island Park, Idaho and IDPR Project No. 360513 Bayhorse Historic Reroofs, Land of the Yankee Fork State Park, Challis, Idaho. 

 

A description of the work of this project can be summarized to include the reroof of multiple historic buildings within Harriman State Park.

 

A written Request for Qualifications and other information are available at the Department of Parks and Recreation, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, ID 83716; Melanie Schuster, Project Manager, (208) 514-2469, melanie.schuster@idpr.idaho.gov  

 

All Contractors must have a Public Works Contractors License and a Design Professional who holds an Idaho Architectural and/or Engineering License at the time of submittal to this RFQ.

 

Project Budget: $2,000,000


Heyburn State Park - Dock Replacement

Submittals for Design-Build Services will be received by the Department of Parks and Recreation, State of Idaho, at 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, ID 83716, beginning immediately, until Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 4:00 pm, local time, for IDPR Project No. 310832 Rocky Point Dock Replacement, Heyburn State Park, Plummer, Idaho.

The scope of this project is to plan, design, and replace the Rocky Point marina and marina store as well as develop a design for the replacement of the marina at Chatcolet. The Chatcolet marina may be replaced under this contract at a later date.

A written Request for Qualifications and other information are available at the Department of Parks and Recreation, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, ID 83716; Nadine Curtis, (208) 514-2451, nadine.curtis@idpr.idaho.gov

All Contractors must have a Public Works Contractors License and a Design Professional who holds an Idaho Architectural and/or Engineering License at the time of submittal to this RFQ.

Project Budget: $5,000,000

 

The table below includes some of the projects planned, but is by no means all inclusive. For more information about upcoming projects contact the Development Bureau at nadine.curtis@idpr.idaho.gov.

Upcoming Development Projects 2023

Design & Engineering Projects Request for Qualifications (Design/Design-Build)
Heyburn State Park
Heyburn Rocky Point Dock
Round Lake State Park
Treehouse
Round Lake State Park
Campground Improvements
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