Middle Raccoon Knapp Tract Tree Removal and Piling

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is requesting tree removal and tree piling services on approximately 16 acres at the Middle Raccoon WMA Knapp tract in Dallas County, including invasive-tree removal, stump treatment, and debris piling.

Iowa > Department of Natural Resources


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27CRDWBTVENT-0005S
Sep 18, 2026 03:00 PM
Sep 04, 2026 06:00 PM
7 months base + 1 × 1 year option
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
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Contact
procurement@dnr.iowa.gov
+15153610743
6200 Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA
Description

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking a qualified contractor to remove and pile trees on approximately 16 acres at the Middle Raccoon WMA Knapp tract. Trees 3 inches in diameter and larger must be cut as low to the ground as possible; deciduous stumps must be treated with chemical provided by the DNR, and all tree debris must be piled in DNR-designated areas. The work is intended to remove invasive cedar and other tree species from grassland areas while protecting adjacent oak plantings, powerlines, power poles, and county gravel roads. The initial contract term is stated as seven months, with one possible annual extension. The tentative contract term is October 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, and the tree-removal and piling task must be completed no later than April 30, 2027. The DNR may adjust the acreage and scope based on bid results and available funding. Bids will be evaluated based on price among responsible and responsive bidders.

Classification Codes
NAICS115310Support Activities for Forestry
PSCF014Tree Thinning Services
Smart Codes
tree removaltree pilinghabitat restoration
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 4, 2026-RFQ Issued
Sep 4, 2026-Site Visit (optional)
Middle Raccoon WMA; site visit available upon request.
Sep 14, 2026-Written Questions Due
Sep 15, 2026-DNR Responses to Questions Due
Sep 18, 2026-Bid Due Date
Oct 1, 2026-Contract Term Start
Apr 30, 2027-Task Completion Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • General Liability - Products/Completed Operations — $1,000,000.00
  • General Liability - Personal Injury — $1,000,000.00
  • General Liability - Each Occurrence — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability - Combined Single Limit — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability - Property Damage Each Occurrence — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability - Aggregate — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation and Employer Liability
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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