Dubuque County Civicplus #229

Dubuque County Forest Management and Tree Planting at New Wine Park

Dubuque County, Iowa is seeking bids for a Forest Management Project at New Wine Park, focusing on post-harvest site preparation and tree planting in Stand 1 (4.2 acres): - Government Buyer: - Dubuque County, Iowa (Swiss Valley Nature Center) - Project Scope: - Post-harvest site preparation, including felling or girdling undesirable tree species (e.g., white elm, bitternut hickory, hackberry, ironwood, sugar maple, basswood, boxelder, musclewood, mulberry, honeysuckle) - Immediate herbicide and dye treatment required for cut surfaces - Coppicing of desirable species (walnut, oak, cherry, aspen) without herbicide - Planting 1,250 tree seedlings (3-0 age class or next largest), at a rate of 300 per acre, with 12x12 foot spacing - Seedlings must be properly stored and planted to specified depth - Species substitutions require pre-approval by the DNR District Forester - Contractor Requirements: - Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators License required for herbicide use - All chemical applications must comply with federal and state regulations - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to species list, planting density, and timing for herbicide application and planting - All work must be completed within the defined seasonal windows

Description

This solicitation is for a Forest Management Project Plan at New Wine Park involving post-harvest site preparation and post-harvest tree planting in Stand 1. The project dates are from August 14, 2026, to May 1, 2027, contingent on the scheduled timber harvest. The work includes felling or girdling undesirable tree species, coppicing desirable species, applying herbicides, and planting seedlings at a specified rate and spacing. Bids must be sealed and submitted to The Swiss Valley Nature Center by August 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

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