24CRDWBLBELL-0002 Attachment B.pdf

Attachment B to the Request for Quote 24CRDWBLBELL-0002 pertains to a Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) project issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources at the Loess Hills Wildlife Management Area located in Monona County, Iowa. The project requires contractors to perform midstory and weed tree removal across 73.35 acres using a "hack and squirt" direct chemical injection method with water-soluble glyphosate or triclopyr-based chemicals. Selective removal targets mid-story trees between 0.5 and 12 inches in diameter while preserving Bur Oak trees and eliminating invasive species. The solicitation period opened on May 13, 2024, at 12:00 AM CDT and closed on June 14, 2024, at 4:00 PM CDT, with work performance required between July 15 and October 31, 2024. Site access will be achieved via UTV and 4x4 vehicles when conditions permit, and contractors must obtain prior approval from Missouri River Wildlife Unit staff for any alternative chemical treatments.

The solicitation does not specify a predetermined budget, funding source, or set-aside designations, indicating that pricing will serve as a key competitive factor in bid evaluation. No incumbent vendor or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified. Contractors must comply with Iowa DNR Standard Contract Conditions and General Conditions, with the State of Iowa allowing 60 days for invoice processing. The procurement does not establish predetermined bidder qualifications or specific evaluation criteria beyond technical requirements for chemical application and ecological site management. Potential contractors should demonstrate capability in precision chemical treatments within wildlife management areas while minimizing ecological disruption and possess appropriate equipment and expertise in selective vegetation removal.