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Dubuque County DNR Forest Management Project: Tree Planting, Tubes, Stakes, and Herbicide Application

Dubuque County Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for a comprehensive forest management project at the Miller McGrath Wildlife Area in Peosta, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Dubuque County Department of Natural Resources - Project Scope: - Site preparation (brush mowing) for 4 acres - Planting of 1,200 tree seedlings (3-0 age class preferred, or next largest size) - Installation of 1,600 five-foot-tall, vented tree tubes (400 per acre), with brands such as TreePro referenced - Installation of 1,600 fiberglass stakes (e.g., Plantra brand or equivalent) - Application of herbicides: 8 quarts of Pendulum (2 quarts/acre) and 12 quarts of Princep (3 quarts/acre) - Products/Services Requested: - Tree seedlings (specific species and spacing required) - Tree tubes and stakes for seedling protection - Herbicide application (glyphosate, Pendulum, Princep) - All chemicals must be applied per federal and state regulations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Applicators must hold a valid Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators License unless using a non-restricted herbicide approved by the DNR Project Manager - Seedlings must be planted within one week of arrival and stored in cold storage if delayed - Substitutions in species or size require pre-approval by the DNR District Forester - Tree tubes and stakes are especially required for oak species - OEMs Highlighted: - TreePro (tree tubes) - Plantra (fiberglass stakes) - No specific vendors or resellers are named; brands are referenced as examples for required materials

Description

This solicitation is for a Forest Management Project Plan at the Miller McGrath Wildlife Area involving tree planting site preparation, tree planting, and herbicide application. The project duration is from August 14, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The contractor will be responsible for brush mowing, herbicide application, planting 1200 seedlings, and applying herbicides according to specified guidelines. Bids are due by August 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM at The Swiss Valley Nature Center in Peosta, Iowa.

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