Dubuque County - Forest Management Project Plan at Whitewater Canyon 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 seeks bids for the Forest Management Project Plan at Whitewater Canyon Wildlife Area, spanning 6.3 acres across fields 12a, 27a, 27b, and 27c. The work includes tree planting site preparation, mowing, broadcast application of glyphosate, herbicide application using Pendulum and Princep, tree planting of 1,200 seedlings (3-0 age class), and installation of vented tree tubes and fiberglass stakes. 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 project timeline runs from August 14, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Contractors must hold an Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators License issued by the IDALS Pesticide Bureau.
Field 12a 400 seedlings, Field 27a 400 seedlings, Field 27b 400 seedlings, Field 27c 200 seedlings, 600 five-foot-tall vented tree tubes and fiberglass stakes
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Summary
Dubuque County seeks bids for the Forest Management Project Plan at Whitewater Canyon Wildlife Area, spanning 6.3 acres across fields 12a, 27a, 27b, and 27c.
The work includes tree planting site preparation, mowing, broadcast application of glyphosate, herbicide application using Pendulum and Princep, tree planting of 1,200 seedlings (3-0 age class), and installation of vented tree tubes and fiberglass stakes. 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 project timeline runs from August 14, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Contractors must hold an Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators License issued by the IDALS Pesticide Bureau.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Field 12a 400 seedlings
- Field 27a 400 seedlings
- Field 27b 400 seedlings
- Field 27c 200 seedlings
- 600 five-foot-tall vented tree tubes and fiberglass stakes
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
- 274,342 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 12a 400 seedlings, Field 27a 400 seedlings, Field 27b 400 seedlings, Field 27c 200 seedlings, 600 five-foot-tall vented tree tubes and fiberglass stakes. 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 274342 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.