Weaver IHAP Prescribed Burn

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a qualified service provider to conduct a prescribed burn on 388.60 acres at the Weaver IHAP site located in Monona County. The procurement is structured as a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered 24CRDWBMSCHM-0030, with proposals due by 4:30 PM on March 6, 2024. The primary objectives include invasive tree and native grass maintenance through a controlled burn, with a contract term tentatively set from April 1 to September 1, 2024, and the actual prescribed burn to occur between April 15 and May 14, 2024. Respondents will be evaluated using a 100-point scoring system that considers work plan (20 points), experience and references (25 points), past performance (15 points), equipment list (20 points), and cost (20 points). Key qualifications include maintaining liability insurance for fire damage, providing a comprehensive burn plan meeting DNR policies, and demonstrating no prescribed fire escapes in the previous 24 months. The site visit location is specified as 2.75 miles south of Rodney on L12, then 1.5 miles east on L20 to Ticonic, and 1.75 miles south on Oak Ave.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types are explicitly mentioned, the RFP requires respondents to submit a detailed cost proposal using Attachment #5, which outlines unit pricing per acre. Payment terms are established at 60 days, with potential discounts for earlier payment, and all-inclusive pricing is expected to cover all associated expenses including travel. Although no specific budget range is provided, the procurement is based on a per-acre pricing model for the 388.60-acre prescribed burn project. Potential bidders are instructed not to use the standard IMPACS system for submission and must follow specific instructions in the Buyer Attachments section. The primary contact for questions is Philip Payton (philip.payton@dnr.iowa.gov, +1 515-361-0743), who can provide additional clarification about the solicitation. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for this specific prescribed burn service procurement.