This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Des Moines, Iowa. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Contractor must systematically grid out 525 acres of IHAP and apply Garlon 3A, or the generic equivalent pre-approved by the DNR Project Manager, to spot treat trees on specified properties located in Harrison County, Iowa. On average, the canopy cover of trees in the grassland is between 5-10% with trees ranging between 5-10 feet in height. See Attachment A and B for locations. o Foliar spray mix must consist of at least 2% solution of triclopyr and a non-ionic surfactant containing penetrant. Rate of surfactant must be per the label recommendations. o Sufficient spray volume should be used to obtain complete coverage of the target plant foliage. o 1 week after initial herbicide application, Contractor must complete a follow-up systematic search to spot treat any trees that were missed in the initial application. o The Contractor must adhere to all manufacture chemical directions including application rate using the DNR pre-approved chemical. Contractor must hold an Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators License issued by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) Pesticide Bureau and provide the license # to the DNR Project Manager. 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: 7/22/2022 at 4:30pm DNR's written response to RFQ questions, requests for clarifications, and suggested changes are due: 7/25/2022 at 4:30pm Anticipated Date to Issue Notice of Intent to Award: July 28, 2022 Anticipated Date to Execute Contract: August 12, 2022 RFQ written questions, requests for clarification, and suggested changes from Respondents are due: July 22, 2022 DNR's written response to RFQ questions, requests for clarifications, and suggested changes are due: July 25, 2022 Tentative Contract term start date: August 12, 2022 Tentative Contract term end date: December 1, 2022 The DNR reserves the right to reject any or all Bids received in response to this RFQ, cancel this RFQ, or advertise a new RFQ at any time prior to the execution of the Contract. Issuance of this RFQ in no way constitutes a commitment by the DNR to award a contract.