Iowa Impacs #27CRDWBLSTRA-0200

Tree and Brush Removal Services for East Fork WMA – Behounek Tract, Iowa DNR

This opportunity involves vegetation management at the East Fork Wildlife Management Area – Behounek Tract in Humboldt County, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Scope of Work: - Remove all trees and brush from up to 9 acres of remnant prairie - Fell all trees with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 3 inches or greater - Cut stumps flush with the ground - Treat all stumps with herbicide (herbicide provided by the State) - Pile cut trees and stump butts in designated areas for later burning - Forestry mow all brush to prepare the site for future tractor mowing - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All work must be performed on dry or frozen ground to minimize soil disturbance - No grubbing or pulling of root balls is allowed - Piles of cut trees must be stacked tall and tight - Finished site must be suitable for tractor mowing - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - No product part numbers or equipment brands are specified; focus is on service delivery and site preparation standards

Description

The Iowa DNR is seeking contractors to remove all trees and brush from up to 9 acres of remnant prairie on the East Fork WMA – Behounek Tract in Humboldt County, Iowa. The work includes felling all trees 3 DBH and greater, cutting stumps flush with the ground, treating stumps with herbicide, piling cut trees and stump butts, and forestry mowing all brush. The site must be accessible for tractor mowing after completion, and all work will be done on dry or frozen ground to minimize soil disturbance. The project location is in the NW corner of the State property along Oak Avenue, approximately 1 mile north of Livermore, Iowa.

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