Dubuque County Forest Management Project Plan at Miller McGrath Wildlife Area 2026
Dubuque CountyCounty · Dubuque, IA- Due
- Aug 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 20, 2026
- Duration
- 11 months
The 30-second brief
Dubuque County requests bids for a 4-acre forest management project at Miller McGrath Wildlife Area, including tree planting site preparation, tree planting, and herbicide application. The scope entails brush mowing in August, glyphosate and residual herbicide applications (Pendulum and Princep), and planting 1,200 seedlings (300 seedlings/acre) using 12x12 spacing. Sealed bids are due by August 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM at The Swiss Valley Nature Center, 13606 Swiss Valley Road, Peosta, IA 52068. The contract performance period runs from August 14, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
Tree Planting Site Preparation, Tree Planting, Herbicide Application
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Summary
Dubuque County requests bids for a 4-acre forest management project at Miller McGrath Wildlife Area, including tree planting site preparation, tree planting, and herbicide application.
The scope entails brush mowing in August, glyphosate and residual herbicide applications (Pendulum and Princep), and planting 1,200 seedlings (300 seedlings/acre) using 12x12 spacing. Sealed bids are due by August 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM at The Swiss Valley Nature Center, 13606 Swiss Valley Road, Peosta, IA 52068. The contract performance period runs from August 14, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Tree Planting Site Preparation
- Tree Planting
- Herbicide Application
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
bidding sheet
- Submit to
- The Swiss Valley Nature Center, 13606 Swiss Valley Road, Peosta, IA 52068
- Scope location
- Peosta, IA
- Projected sq ft
- 174,240 sq ft
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Dubuque County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 13, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: The Swiss Valley Nature Center, 13606 Swiss Valley Road, Peosta, IA 52068.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Dubuque County 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?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Tree Planting Site Preparation, Tree Planting, Herbicide Application. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Dubuque County?
All active and historical solicitations from Dubuque County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Dubuque County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 11 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: bidding sheet. Review the full document from Dubuque County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Peosta, IA. The total projected area is 174240 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.