27CRDWBLSTRA-0200 - East Fork WMA - Behounek Tract

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking contractor proposals for vegetation removal on the East Fork Wildlife Management Area–Behounek Tract in Humboldt County under RFQ 27CRDWBLSTRA-0200, with quotes due August 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Contractors must hold a Pesticide Applicator License from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and maintain current Iowa contractor registration—both are mandatory qualifications.

The scope encompasses removal of all trees measuring 3 inches diameter at breast height and larger from up to 9 acres of remnant prairie, with stumps cut flush to ground and treated with herbicide supplied by the state; brush removal (trees smaller than 3 inches DBH) across the same acreage; and forestry mowing to enable future tractor maintenance. All cut trees must be piled in designated areas for DNR burning. Work is restricted to dry or frozen ground to minimize soil disturbance and must be completed by February 28, 2027. The RFQ specifies two line items priced per acre; the final acreage authorized and award amount are subject to available funding and state discretion.

Bidders must submit per-acre cost proposals, provide three professional references, provide documentation of chemical-application personnel and their certifications, and accept standard DNR contract conditions. Payment follows Iowa Code 8A.514, allowing the state sixty days to pay invoices; bidders may offer voluntary discounts for payment within 15 or 30 days. No contract value is specified.