26CRDPBCLULL-0011G - Bare-Root Tree Seedlings

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) numbered 26CRDPBCLULL-0011G for the procurement of 36,400 bare-root tree and shrub seedlings to be delivered to the Volga River State Recreation Area in Fayette, Iowa. The solicitation specifically seeks 12 different tree and shrub species, including 9,300 White Oak, 6,600 Bur Oak, 7,250 Red Oak, 4,700 Black Oak, and smaller quantities of other species like Gray Dogwood, Shagbark Hickory, Black Walnut, and Eastern White Pine. Vendors must be authorized nursery representatives capable of providing applicable nursery or grower warranties, and must submit a comprehensive cost proposal that includes an all-inclusive total cost covering all travel, expenses, and delivery-related costs. The RFQ requires submission through IMPACS (Integrated Marketplace for Procurement and Contracts System) by November 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM central time, with all seedlings to be delivered by April 1, 2026. The DNR reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, in whole or in part, and to cancel the solicitation at any time prior to executing a written contract.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations, suggesting the procurement is open to all qualified nursery vendors. The RFQ allows for potential discounts for early payment (15 or 30 days) and provides a 60-day payment period in accordance with Iowa Code 8A.514. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement will be conducted through the Iowa Management of Procurement and Contracts System, with all contract terms and conditions available on the Iowa DNR website. The total procurement value is not explicitly stated, but can be calculated by multiplying the number of seedlings by the per-unit cost, which would require further detailed pricing information from potential bidders. All submitted information may be treated as a public record unless a vendor specifically requests confidential treatment under Iowa public records laws. Interested vendors must provide contact information, years in business, and respond to questions regarding specification terms, goods terms, and payment conditions.