26CRDPFPJSEAG-0001S - Debris Pile Locations.pdf

This is a supporting documentation file for a Request for Proposal issued by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for hazard tree removal services at Lewis and Clark State Park in Monona County, Iowa. The project involves a two-phase removal of dead and dying eastern cottonwood trees that have experienced significant stress from drought conditions between 2020 and 2025, with focus on trees exhibiting over 50% crown dieback located near Blue Lake, an oxbow lake formed by the Missouri River. The RFP was released on December 30, 2025, with proposals due on January 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Respondents must submit separate technical and cost proposal files with all required certifications and follow specific submission guidelines, with sealed proposals maintained until the submission deadline. Potential contractors should contact Colton Lullmann at colton.lullmann@dnr.iowa.gov for additional information, and supporting documentation includes project overview maps, phase-specific maps, roads and trails maps, and debris pile location maps.

Payment terms include options for 15-day and 30-day discounts, with all financial transactions conducted in US dollars. Contractors requesting confidential treatment of proposal information must complete Form 22 Part 2 and clearly mark confidential pages within their submission. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The full contract terms and conditions are available on the Iowa DNR website at http://www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/RFPBidLettings.aspx. Although a specific contract value was not disclosed, the project involves comprehensive tree removal services across two project phases in a state park setting, suggesting a substantial scope of work. Bidders are advised to save their proposal progress frequently and acknowledge any amendments posted by the issuing officer.