26CRDPFPJSEAG-0001S - Lewis and Clark State Park Hazard Tree Removal

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a qualified contractor to execute a two-phase hazard tree removal project at Lewis and Clark State Park in Monona County, Iowa. The procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP) targeting the removal of dead and dying eastern cottonwood trees that have experienced significant stress from sustained drought conditions between 2020 and 2025. The project specifically requires removing trees with 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, complete all required certifications, and follow specific submission guidelines. Proposals must be sealed until the submission deadline, and potential contractors should contact Colton Lullmann at colton.lullmann@dnr.iowa.gov for additional information. Supporting documentation includes project overview maps, phase-specific maps, roads and trails maps, and debris pile location maps.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, respondents must carefully follow procurement guidelines and complete all required forms. Contractors requesting confidential treatment of proposal information must complete Form 22 Part 2 and clearly mark confidential pages within their submission. Payment terms include options for 15-day and 30-day discounts, and all financial transactions will be conducted in US dollars. The full contract terms and conditions are available on the Iowa DNR website at http://www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/RFPBidLettings.aspx. Bidders are advised to save their proposal progress frequently and acknowledge any amendments posted by the issuing officer. 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.