Dubuque County Civicplus #225

Dubuque County Forest Management Project: Tree Planting, Herbicide Application, and Protection Materials

This opportunity involves Dubuque County Conservation Service seeking bids for a comprehensive Forest Management Project at the Strathman/Heritage Trail Addition in Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Dubuque County Conservation Service (Swiss Valley Nature Center) - Products and Quantities: - Tree seedlings: 13,600 total (2,500 for Field 1, 1,400 for Field 2, 9,700 for Field 3) - Must be 3-0 age class if available; substitutions require pre-approval - Planted at 10' x 6' spacing, with species per project plan - Vented tree tubes (e.g., TreePro or similar): 1,600 total (400 for Field 1, 200 for Field 2, 1,000 for Field 3) - Fiberglass stakes (e.g., Plantra or fiberglass rebar): for use with tree tubes - Herbicides: Glyphosate (for pre-planting), Pendulum (2 quarts/acre), Princep (3 quarts/acre) - Services Requested: - Site preparation (mowing entire area prior to planting) - Herbicide application (licensed applicator required for restricted-use chemicals) - Tree planting (within one week of seedling arrival, following detailed spacing and depth requirements) - Installation of tree tubes and stakes on oak seedlings - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All herbicide applications must comply with state and federal regulations - Applicator must hold a valid Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators License unless using non-restricted herbicides approved by the DNR Project Manager - Detailed specifications for planting, chemical application, and protection measures must be followed - OEMs Mentioned: - TreePro (tree tubes) - Plantra (stakes) - No specific OEMs mandated for seedlings or herbicides, but TreePro and Plantra are referenced as examples

Description

This solicitation is for a Forest Management Project Plan involving tree planting site preparation, tree planting, and herbicide application at the Strathman/Heritage Trail Addition in Dubuque County, Iowa. The project spans from August 14, 2026, to June 30, 2027. Bidders are required to submit sealed bids by August 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Swiss Valley Nature Center in Peosta, IA. The work includes mowing, herbicide application, planting thousands of seedlings with specific spacing and species requirements, and installing protective tree tubes and stakes. Contractors must comply with pesticide application regulations and ensure proper planting techniques as detailed in the bid specifications.

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