Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #Eradication of Noxious Weeds

Madison County Solicits On-Call Weed Eradication Services for Private Properties

Madison County, Iowa is seeking qualified contractors to provide on-call eradication of noxious weeds on private properties where landowners have not complied with Iowa Code Chapter 317. - Government Buyer: - Madison County, Iowa (County Weed Commissioner) - Scope of Work: - Hand cutting and brush removal for weed eradication - Mowing for seed suppression - Spot herbicide application targeting noxious weeds - Supply of herbicide materials (cost plus markup) - Mobilization for each service order - Performance Standards: - Achieve 90% weed reduction within 30-45 days - Zero off-target damage requirement - Detailed daily logs and weekly summaries required - Contractor Requirements: - Must hold IDALS Commercial Applicator Certification (Core + Category 6) - Valid company license required - Pricing Structure: - Hand cutting/brush removal: per hour per crew - Mowing: per acre or per hour - Spot-spray herbicide: per acre treated - Herbicide materials: cost plus markup - Mobilization: per order - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified, licensed contractors.

Description

Madison County is soliciting bids for the eradication of noxious weeds on private properties where landowners have substantially failed to comply with Iowa Code Chapter 317. The scope includes hand cutting, mowing, and spot herbicide spraying targeting noxious weeds. Contractors must have appropriate certifications and licenses, and work will be overseen by the County Weed Commissioner. The contract requires detailed daily and weekly reporting and adherence to performance standards such as 90% weed reduction within 30-45 days and zero off-target damage.

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