West Des Moines Ionwave #NA (Emerald Ash Borer Treatments)

Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Services for Public Ash Trees in West Des Moines, Iowa

This opportunity seeks qualified contractors to provide Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) treatment services for public ash trees in West Des Moines, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - City of West Des Moines, Department of Public Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated; chemical must contain at least 4% Emamectin Benzoate - Products/Services Requested: - Application of plug-less trunk injection treatments using 4% Emamectin Benzoate (5 mL per diameter inch) - Estimated 345 trees (6,345 DBH inches) in 2026 and 372 trees (7,343 DBH inches) in 2027 - Service includes tree inspection by ISA Certified Arborist, traffic control, cleanup, and regulatory compliance - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractors must employ ISA Certified Arborists - Compliance with all state and federal pesticide regulations is mandatory - Payment is based on actual DBH inches treated - Annual price increases capped at 3% (CPI-W Midwest) - Electronic bid submission via IonWave e-bidding system with required forms (Bid, References, Equipment, Contacts) - Contract term is one year with up to four annual renewals (max five years) - Place of Performance: - Public ash trees in parks, rights-of-way, medians, and public facilities throughout the City of West Des Moines, Iowa

Description

The City of West Des Moines, Iowa, is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to provide Emerald Ash Borer preventative chemical treatments for public ash trees located throughout the city. The work involves applying pesticide treatment via plug-less trunk injection using a product containing at least 4% Emamectin Benzoate. The contract term is one year with possible renewals up to five years, and payment is based on the actual diameter inches of trees treated. Bids must be submitted electronically through the City's IonWave e-bidding system by April 15, 2026.

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