Prescribed Burn

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure prescribed burn services for 93 acres on the Loucks IHAP site in Liberty Township, Section 12, Cherokee County. The successful contractor will be responsible for establishing firebreaks, providing an approved burn plan, and adhering to local and state burn bans. Minimum bidder qualifications include liability insurance, a prescribed burn plan meeting DNR policy, and no lost control of a prescribed burn in the last 24 months. Bids will be evaluated to determine the lowest responsible bidder, and the DNR will award a 6-month contract from March 1, 2024 to September 1, 2024 with no possible extensions. Key dates include the due date for written questions, requests for clarification, and suggested changes by December 11, 2023, the DNR's responses by December 13, 2023, and the bid due date of December 18, 2023 at 5:00 PM CST.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and it does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not provide a budget range or estimated award value, but bidders must submit an all-inclusive, itemized total cost per acre, with pricing FOB destination and based on Net 60 days payment terms.