Bid Number

23CRDWBMSCHM-0001

Solicitation

HERBICIDE APPLICATION - BRUSH MANAGEMENT

Solicitation Type

Request for Quotes

County

Description

Task 1: Foliar Herbicide Application (23 Acres) Description: Contractor must apply Garlon 3A or the generic equivalent pre-approved by the DNR Project Manager to the trees outlined in orange on Attachment A. Tree density in this area ranges from around 5% to 15% cover, and trees are approximately 3 to 8 foot tall with a less than 2 in dbh. • Foliar spray mix must consist of at least a 2% solution of triclopyr and a non-ionic surfactant containing a penetrant. Rate of surfactant must be per the label recommendations. • Sufficient spray volume should be used to obtain complete coverage of the target plant foliage. • 1 week after initial herbicide application, Contractor must complete a follow-up pass of herbicide application to treat any trees that were missed in the initial application. Task 2: Brush Management (3 Acres) Description: Contractor must remove woody species in the treatment area outlined in red on Attachment A. Woody species can be removed by mulching with a forestry mulcher, cutting at the base, or other pre-approved methods of mechanical removal. Tree density in this area ranges from around 40% to 50% cover, and trees are approximately 12 to 15 foot tall with a 2 to 4 in dbh. • Undesirable woody species must be removed to ground level. Task 3: Follow-Up Herbicide Application (3 Acres) Description: Contractor shall apply herbicide to undesirable woody species that were mechanically removed in Task 2. The area of treatment is outlined in red on Attachment A. • If the contractor cuts the trees at their base, the stumps must be immediately treated with Garlon 3A or an approved equivalent. • If the contractor mulches the trees, the resprouts must be treated with Garlon 3A the following growing season (August 1st to September 1st, 2023). • Herbicide must be applied at the labeled rate for the method of application used. DNR Issuing Officer: Philip Payton 502 E 9th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319 515-361-0743 philip.payton@dnr.iowa.gov RFQ written questions, requests for clarification, and suggested changes from Respondents are due: 7/25/2022 at 4:30pm DNR’s written response to RFQ questions, requests for clarifications, and suggested changes are due: 7/27/2022 at 4:30pm Quotes Due Date: 7/28/22 Quotes Due Time: 4:30pm

Number

542

Name

Natural Resources, Dept Of

Address 1

502 E. 9th Street

Address 2

City/State/Zip

Des Moines, IA 50319

Contact Name

Philip Payton

Contact Title

Purchasing Agent

Contact Email

philip.payton@dnr.iowa.gov

Contact Phone Number

(515) 361-0743

Contact Phone Extension

Contact Other Number

Contact Fax Number

From

7/19/2022 11:30:00 AM

Until

7/28/2022 4:30:00 PM

Attachment A

7/19/2022 11:28:25 AM

RFQ

7/19/2022 11:28:14 AM