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Iowa DNR Solicits Fish Removal Services for Underused Species in Inland Waters

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for the removal of underused fish species from multiple inland public waters across Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Contact: Colton Lullmann - Scope of Work: - Removal of underused fish species: carp, buffalo, freshwater drum, and gizzard shad - Targeted locations include lakes and rivers in Emmet, Dickinson, Calhoun, Palo Alto, Buena Vista, Van Buren, Black Hawk, Linn, and Jackson counties - Operations must use approved fishing methods: bag seines, gillnets, trammel nets, and hoop nets - Compliance with mesh size and operational restrictions is required - Services include fish removal, disposal, and reporting - Vendor Requirements: - Minimum 5 years of relevant experience - Valid Iowa Commercial Fishing License - Adherence to aquatic invasive species transport regulations - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified service providers - Contract Details: - Initial term of 12 months, with up to two annual extensions possible - DNR may award to multiple bidders and reserves the right to reject unreasonable or unqualified bids

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting sealed bids for the removal of underused fish species from multiple inland public waters across various counties in Iowa. The contract term is 12 months with the possibility of two annual extensions. The DNR intends to award contracts to the most advantageous bidder and reserves the right to reject unreasonable or unqualified bids. Bidders must submit their proposals by September 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST, and direct any questions to the issuing officer, Colton Lullmann.

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