Tree Clearing

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking competitive quotes for a comprehensive tree clearing project across multiple Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in Fremont and Mills Counties. The solicitation, identified as RFQ number 25CRDWBZRIPP-0005, encompasses three primary service line items: Mechanical Removal (14 acres), Mechanical cut/treat (34 acres), and Grinding/Shredding (252 acres), to be completed between October 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024. The project requires mechanical tree removal using excavators or dozers, with specific instructions to burn, bury, and smooth sites, and to treat cut trees with a 50/50 solution of water and Garlon 3A herbicide. Interested bidders must submit quotes by August 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM CDT, and are required to complete a cultural resources survey for the mechanical removal area. Bidders must provide contact information, years in business, and acknowledge the DNR Standard Contract Conditions and General Conditions available on the DNR website. The project involves specific WMAs including Auldon Bar WMA, Zahm Tract, Copeland Bend WMA, Kleinstecker Tract, Noddleman Island WMA, North Handy Tract, and St. Mary's Island WMA.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types that can respond, suggesting the procurement is open to a wide range of contractors with appropriate capabilities. There are no mentioned incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements. The RFQ allows for payment terms where the State of Iowa has 60 days to pay invoices, with potential discounts for earlier payment, and indicates flexibility in acre adjustments depending on flood impacts. While no specific budget range is provided, the project covers a total of approximately 300 acres of woody vegetation control across multiple sites. The solicitation includes standard payment terms and does not outline a predetermined budget or funding source. Potential bidders are expected to have experience in mechanical tree removal, herbicide application, and land management techniques. The project appears to be part of a broader wildlife habitat restoration and land maintenance strategy for the Iowa DNR's Nishnabotna Wildlife Unit.