Prescribed Burn

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking qualified providers to perform a prescribed burn on the Lauer East property enrolled in the Iowa Habitat Access Program. The prescribed burn will cover approximately 95.62 acres and must be completed between May 1-14, 2024. Respondents must submit written questions by October 18, 2023, with the DNR's responses due by October 19, 2023. Quotes are due by October 20, 2023 at 4:30 PM. The DNR plans to issue a Notice of Intent to Award on October 23, 2023 and execute the contract by January 26, 2024. The initial contract term is 3 months with no possible annual extensions. Respondents must provide an all-inclusive, itemized total cost per acre for the prescribed burn and demonstrate general liability, automobile, and workers compensation insurance coverage as specified.

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The procurement does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFQ does not reference any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not provide a specific budget range, but respondents must submit an all-inclusive, itemized total cost per acre for the prescribed burn.