26CRDLWBKPOOL-0003 - Cost Proposal.pdf

This is a Cost Proposal form for RFP 26CRDLWBKPOOL0003 issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for a wood turtle monitoring study in Black Hawk County near Waterloo. The proposal requires bidders to submit hourly rates and total hours for three distinct tasks: Task 1A (Population Monitoring and Telemetry Study) with completion by November 15, 2026 and November 15, 2027; Task 1B (Habitat Assessment) with the same completion dates; and Task 1C (Risk Assessment) with completion by January 31, 2028. The RFP opened on August 25, 2026, with proposals due September 15, 2026. Bidders must possess a minimum of ten years of experience tracking wood turtles in Iowa and hold a valid scientific collectors permit.

The Cost Proposal template requires contractors to specify cost per hour and total hours for each task, with a grand total line for the complete project scope. Contractors must provide their signature, printed name, title, organization name, address, phone number, and email on the form. The form allows for additional narrative pages to support costing information. Bidders may request confidential treatment of specific information and may propose payment discounts for 15-day and 30-day payment terms. The Iowa DNR reserves the right to award without further negotiation or to negotiate contract terms with the selected respondent based on the agency's best interests.