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27CRDWBLSTRA-0200 - East Fork WMA - Behounek Tract

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The contract involves the complete removal of trees and brush from up to nine acres of remnant prairie on the East Fork Wildlife Management Area – Behounek Tract in Humboldt County, Iowa, with access via Oak Avenue near the NW corner of the state property approximately one mile north of Livermore. All trees with a diameter at breast height of three inches or greater must be felled, stumps cut flush with the ground, and treated with herbicide provided by the state. Cut trees and stump butts are to be piled in designated areas in a tall, tight configuration to enable subsequent burning by DNR staff, and no root ball grubbing or pulling is permitted. All brush must be forestry mowed to prepare the site for future maintenance with a tractor mower, ensuring finished conditions support routine mowing operations. Work must occur only on dry or frozen ground to minimize soil disturbance. The project is administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources with Colton Lullmann as the primary point of contact, and all proposals must be submitted through the designated online portal where bidders are required to certify and resubmit any proposal after opening it post-initial submission or after any amendment is posted by the issuing officer. The solicitation opens on July 14, 2026, with a response deadline of August 5, 2026, and bidders are advised to save progress regularly and carefully review all amendments.

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Remove trees and brush from nine acres of prairie, pile debris for burning, mow brush, no root grubbing, dry/frozen ground only.

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27CRDWBLASTRA-0200 - East Fork WMA Tree and Brush Removal RFQ

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27CRDWBLSTRA-0200 IMPACS Project Invitation and Registration

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RFQ 27CRDWB1STRA-0200 East Fork WMA Tree and Brush Removal

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Objective: This project will involve the removal of all trees and brush from up to 9 acres of remnant prairie on the East Fork WMA – Behounek tract in Humboldt County (Section 8 T93N R28W). Access to the site will be in the NW corner of the State property (-42.84565N/-94.184672W) along Oak Avenue, approximately 1 mile due north of Livermore, Iowa. All trees and brush present are to be removed. All trees 3” DBH and greater will be felled and the stumps cut flush with the ground, and treated with herbicide (provided by the State). Cut trees and stump butts will be piled in areas designated by Unit staff. No grubbing or pulling of root balls will take place. Tree piles will be stacked tall and tight to facilitate burning of the piles by DNR staff at a later time. All brush will be forestry mowed to facilitate future maintenance of the site. Finished site conditions will be such that use of a tractor mower is possible. All work will happen on dry or frozen ground to reduce potential soil disturbance. Internet website where contract terms and conditions are posted: http://www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/RFPBidLettings.aspx It is advised to "Save Progress" often and especially after uploading documents. NOTE: Anytime the Respondent opens their bid after the initial submission, they MUST certify and resubmit. No information will be lost from the initial submission. NOTE: Respondent must approve and resubmit their Proposal after an amendment has been posted by the Issuing Officer. If the Proposal was submitted before the amendment, all information will be saved. The Respondent only needs to read and acknowledge the amendment. Instructions for Amendments: Answer the newly posted question in the Questions Section, and CERTIFY and SUBMIT your proposal again (if previously submitted).

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