27CRDWBDCHAF-0003 - Loess Hills Remnant Prairie Tree Clearing/Chemical Treatment

The Iowa DNR seeks a qualified contractor to clear and chemically treat trees on up to 42 acres of the Hummel Tract within the Heendah Hills Wildlife Management Area, then pile the cleared material in designated locations. Work must be completed by March 30 2027, and the contractor must provide stump‑treatment chemicals (Triclopyr 4) applied within ten minutes of removal. The bid is a per‑acre RFQ; the actual acreage awarded will depend on the contractor’s price and available funding. • Tree removal (both deciduous and coniferous) using mechanical and hand methods, cutting trees to a minimum 3‑inch diameter. • Immediate stump treatment with undiluted Triclopyr 4 (or equivalent) containing a dye, applied within ten minutes of cut. • Piling of all cleared trees in pre‑approved locations, with piles as tall and tight as possible, located >150 ft from the access lane. • Work must be performed on steep terrain, possibly requiring chainsaws, straps, winches, and other specialized equipment.