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This is a vendor registration portal document for the State of Iowa, specifically designed to facilitate vendor enrollment for state procurement opportunities through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting proposals for a wood turtle monitoring survey to assess the current status of an endangered wood turtle population, its habitat utilization and availability, and associated risks to the species within a study area near Waterloo in Black Hawk County. The RFP opened on August 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. CDT, with proposals due by September 15, 2026. Respondents are required to possess a minimum of ten years of experience tracking wood turtles in Iowa and must hold a valid scientific collectors permit to handle wood turtles. All specifications and bid submissions must be submitted exclusively through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System via the provided link.

Bidders must submit separate Technical Proposal and Cost Proposal files, including completion of the agency-provided Cost Proposal form. Respondents may propose payment discounts for 15-day and 30-day payment terms if applicable, and may request confidential treatment of specific information by completing Form 22 and designating appropriate pages and items. Respondents may take exceptions to contract provisions using the Exceptions Form, though exceptions that materially change the terms or requirements may result in disqualification. Contract terms and conditions are posted at http://www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/RFPBidLettings.aspx. 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. Vendor registration and account assistance is available through IMPACS Support at impacs@das.iowa.gov or +1 515-823-9083.