City of Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation - Debris Grinding Services - PUR0926-066 (2026)
City of Cedar RapidsCity · Cedar Rapids, IA- Due
- Oct 2, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Primary contact
- Rebecca Johnson
- (319) 286-5062
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department is requesting sealed bids for debris grinding services at Beverly Gardens Park, located at 5250 Edgewood Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The work involves grinding approximately 17,000 cubic yards of downed trees and green material into woodchips no larger than 3 inches by 2 inches using processing equipment of at least 450 HP, maintaining a single stockpile, and conducting a topographical survey for final pay volume within a $20,000 budget. Bids are due by October 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 24, 2026, and questions due by September 25, 2026. Submissions must be made electronically via the Euna Procurement (IonWave) portal. Required attachments include certification to obtain required insurance, OSHA violation history, and a buy local packet.
Adherence to specifications, work as specified, company's ability to meet insurance requirements, current lead-time quoted, length of time committed for firm pricing, past experience, hiring and training program, safety program and history
SUMMARY
The City of Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation Department is requesting sealed bids for debris grinding services at Beverly Gardens Park, located at 5250 Edgewood Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The work involves grinding approximately 17,000 cubic yards of downed trees and green material into woodchips no larger than 3 inches by 2 inches using processing equipment of at least 450 HP, maintaining a single stockpile, and conducting a topographical survey for final pay volume within a $20,000 budget. Bids are due by October 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 24, 2026, and questions due by September 25, 2026. Submissions must be made electronically via the Euna Procurement (IonWave) portal. Required attachments include certification to obtain required insurance, OSHA violation history, and a buy local packet.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Adherence to specifications
- Work as specified
- Company's ability to meet insurance requirements
- Current lead-time quoted
- Length of time committed for firm pricing
- Past experience
- Hiring and training program
- Safety program and history
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Certificate to Obtain Insurance
- OSHA Violations
- Buy Local Packet
- Certification Regarding Ability to Obtain Required Insurance
- Submit to
- https://citycrbids.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=1915&SourceType=1
- Scope location
- Cedar Rapids, IA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Cedar Rapids?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 2, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://citycrbids.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=1915&SourceType=1. For questions, contact Rebecca Johnson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Cedar Rapids in IA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Adherence to specifications, work as specified, company's ability to meet insurance requirements, current lead-time quoted, length of time committed for firm pricing, past experience, hiring and train..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Cedar Rapids?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Certificate to Obtain Insurance, OSHA Violations, Buy Local Packet, Certification Regarding Ability to Obtain Required Insurance. Review the full document from City of Cedar Rapids for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Cedar Rapids, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.