Iowa Impacs #2026-009

Iowa Solicits Native Seed Mixes for Land Reclamation near Pella

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, together with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, is seeking bids for native seed mixes to support a reclamation seeding project near Pella, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship - Iowa Department of Natural Resources (sub-agency) - Red Rock Wildlife Unit Office (delivery location) - Products/Services Requested: - Three pre-mixed native seed blends: - Native Grasses Seed Mix (delivered in 30-50 lb. bags) - Native Wetland Seed Mix (delivered in 30-50 lb. bags) - Native Legume & Forb Seed Mix (delivered in 30-50 lb. bags) - Delivery deadlines: - Native Grasses and Native Wetland mixes due first - Native Legume & Forb mix due later - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All seed mixes must be pre-mixed and delivered in specified bag sizes - Delivery to the Red Rock Wildlife Unit Office in Monroe, IA - Focus on ecological restoration and reclamation of abandoned land - No specific OEMs or seed vendors are named in the solicitation - Project supports environmental restoration objectives

Description

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is soliciting bids for a native seeding project near Pella, IA, in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The procurement involves providing three specific mixes of native seed pre-mixed and delivered in 30-50 pound bags as specified. The Native Grasses and Native Wetland seed mixes must be delivered by November 1, 2026, to the Iowa DNR Red Rock Wildlife Unit Office in Monroe, IA. The Native Legume & Forb seed mix must be delivered by December 1, 2026. The project is for reclamation seeding under the Abandoned Land Program.

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