27CRDWBJASHF-2 - Adair WMA Invasive Brush Treatment

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a qualified contractor to perform invasive brush control on approximately 46 acres of the Adair Wildlife Management Area in Adair County. The work is split into two tasks: (1) mechanical cut‑and‑stump treatment of invasive shrubs taller than 2.5 ft across roughly 38.1 acres, and (2) foliar spot‑treatment of shrub seedlings taller than 2 ft over about 7.9 acres. The contractor must be a current Iowa certified pesticide applicator (Category 2 – Forestry) and must comply with specified herbicide mix, timing, and documentation requirements. The contract period runs from mid‑Nov 2026 to end‑Sept 2027, with the first task completed by 1 Mar 2027 and the second task performed between 15 Jul 2027 and 30 Sep 2027. Bids are due 2 Nov 2026; award is anticipated 4 Nov 2026. • Cut‑stump treatment (38.1 ac) – herbicide applied within 5 minutes of cutting; completion by 1 Mar 2027. • Foliar spot treatment (7.9 ac) – applied only 15 Jul‑30 Sep 2027; completion by 30 Sep 2027. • Contractor must hold Iowa Category 2 Forestry pesticide license, provide required insurance, and submit per‑acre pricing.