24CRDWBLBELL-0002 Attachment A.pdf

This document is Attachment A to a Request for Quote issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Timber Stand Improvement services at the Loess Hills Wildlife Management Area in Monona County. The project requires contractors to perform midstory and weed tree removal across 73.35 acres using a "hack and squirt" direct chemical injection method. Work specifications include selective removal of mid-story trees between 0.5 and 12 inches in diameter using water-soluble glyphosate or triclopyr-based chemicals, with explicit instructions to preserve Bur Oak trees and prioritize removal of invasive species. The bidding period opened May 13, 2024, at 12:00 AM CDT and closed June 14, 2024, at 4:00 PM CDT. Contractors must complete all work between July 15 and October 31, 2024. Site access will be via UTV and 4x4 vehicles, contingent upon weather and ground conditions.

The procurement does not specify a predetermined budget, funding source, or evaluation criteria beyond technical compliance with chemical application guidelines and site management requirements. No set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or predetermined bidder qualifications are outlined in the solicitation. Contractors must obtain prior approval from Missouri River Wildlife Unit staff for any alternative chemical treatments. Payment terms allow the State of Iowa 60 days to process invoices following completion of work. All contractors must comply with DNR Standard Contract Conditions and General Conditions. The absence of a specified budget indicates that pricing will serve as a significant competitive factor in bid evaluation.