Schafer & Murthy IHAP (Harrison 10) Prescribed Burn

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to contract for prescribed burning services on the Schafer/Murthy IHAP (Harrison 10) site in Harrison County, Iowa. Specifically, the DNR is requesting quotes to complete 184 acres of prescribed fire on this site. The contract term is expected to be 7 months, with no renewal options. Minimum bidder qualifications include liability insurance, a prescribed burn plan meeting DNR requirements, and no loss of control of a prescribed burn in the last 24 months. The cost proposal must include an all-inclusive, itemized total cost per acre for the 184-acre prescribed burn. The key timeline for this opportunity includes a written questions and clarification due date of 12/13/2023, DNR's written responses due on 12/14/2023, and quotes due by 2:00 pm on 12/20/2023.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ also does not specify a budget range or award value for this prescribed burn contract.