Dubuque County - Forest Management Project Plan at Strathman/Heritage Trail Addition - Request for Bids 2026
Dubuque CountyCounty · Dubuque, IA- Due
- Aug 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 20, 2026
The 30-second brief
Dubuque County requests bids for tree planting site preparation, tree planting, and herbicide application across 20.4 acres at the Strathman/Heritage Trail Addition property in Dubuque County, Iowa. The work includes mowing, applying glyphosate, planting thousands of seedlings across Field 1, Field 2, and Field 3 with specified spacing, installing vented tree tubes and stakes, and applying Pendulum and Princep herbicides. Sealed bids are due by August 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM at The Swiss Valley Nature Center located at 13606 Swiss Valley Road, Peosta, IA 52068. The contract term spans from August 14, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Applicators must hold an Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators License issued by IDALS.
Field 1 tree planting (2500 seedlings), Field 2 tree planting (1400 seedlings), Field 3 tree planting (9700 seedlings), Tree site preparation mowing, Glyphosate application, 4-foot-wide herbicide band application with Pendulum and Princep, Installation of 400 five-foot-tall vented tree tubes and stakes in Field 1, 200 tubes and stakes in Field 2, And 1000 tubes and stakes in Field 3
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Summary
Dubuque County requests bids for tree planting site preparation, tree planting, and herbicide application across 20.4 acres at the Strathman/Heritage Trail Addition property in Dubuque County, Iowa.
The work includes mowing, applying glyphosate, planting thousands of seedlings across Field 1, Field 2, and Field 3 with specified spacing, installing vented tree tubes and stakes, and applying Pendulum and Princep herbicides. Sealed bids are due by August 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM at The Swiss Valley Nature Center located at 13606 Swiss Valley Road, Peosta, IA 52068. The contract term spans from August 14, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Applicators must hold an Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators License issued by IDALS.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Field 1 tree planting (2500 seedlings), Field 2 tree planting (1400 seedlings), Field 3 tree planting (9700 seedlings), Tree site preparation mowing, Glyphosate application, 4-foot-wide herbicide band application with Pendulum and Princep, Installation of 400 five-foot-tall vented tree tubes and stakes in Field 1, 200 tubes and stakes in Field 2, And 1000 tubes and stakes in Field 3
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
bidding sheet
- Submit to
- The Swiss Valley Nature Center, 13606 Swiss Valley Road, Peosta, IA 52068
- Scope location
- Dubuque, IA
- Projected sq ft
- 888,654 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: Field 1 tree planting (2500 seedlings), Field 2 tree planting (1400 seedlings), Field 3 tree planting (9700 seedlings), Tree site preparation mowing, Glyphosate application, 4-foot-wide herbicide band application with Pendulum and Princep, Installation of 400 five-foot-tall vented tree tubes and sta. 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 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: Dubuque, IA. The total projected area is 888654 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.