Lauer East and West Food Plots RFQ

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a contractor to install food plots on the Lauer East and West Iowa Habitat Access Program (IHAP) Properties through a Request for Quote (RFQ) numbered 24CRDWBGSCHM-0040. The procurement involves establishing three specific food plot service line items: 2 acres of sorghum on Lauer East, 2 acres of soybeans on Lauer East, and 2 acres of sorghum on Lauer West. Contractors must possess a valid Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators License and demonstrate technical expertise in site preparation, which includes multiple disking passes, precise fertilization, and specific planting techniques. The service delivery period is defined from May 1, 2024, to June 1, 2024, with stringent requirements for site preparation, weed suppression, and potential glyphosate applications. Bidders must carefully review and accept the DNR Standard Contract Conditions and General Conditions, with the solicitation open from March 20, 2024, and closing on March 29, 2024, at 4:00 PM CDT.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The contract contact, Philip Payton (philip.payton@dnr.iowa.gov, +1 515-361-0743), will oversee the procurement process. Payment terms will follow Iowa Code 8A.514, which allows the state 60 days to process invoices, with a preference for using the Purchasing Card Program (Pcard). While no specific budget range was provided, the scope involves establishing 6 total acres of food plots across two separate properties. Interested contractors should note that the DNR will evaluate submissions based on the ability to meet technical specifications, demonstrate proper agricultural practices, and comply with the detailed requirements outlined in the RFQ. The successful bidder will be expected to execute the food plot installation with precision and adherence to the specified agricultural and environmental standards.