26CRDPFPJSEAG-0001S - Lewis and Clark State Park Hazard Tree Removal

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a contractor to provide the removal of hazard trees from Lewis and Clark State Park in a two-phase project. The project includes the removal of 610 eastern cottonwood trees marked with blue paint from high-use areas of the park, and the removal of all trees within 150 feet of roads and trails in lower-use areas of the park. The contractor will be responsible for felling, grinding, and transporting all woody debris to areas designated by the Iowa DNR. The project is expected to take place during the park's closed period from November 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, for Phase 1, and November 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, or November 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, for Phase 2. • The contractor must have experience in tree removal and debris management. • The contractor must have the necessary equipment and personnel to complete the project. • The contractor must comply with all safety regulations and guidelines. • The contractor must restore all original grades to pre-work conditions. • The contractor must protect and preserve all Iowa DNR infrastructure during operations.