When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 1, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 31, 2026.

It was issued by Polk County Conservation Board. The work is located in Maxwell, Iowa, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced invasive species and woodland management contractor. Capability to operate forestry mowers and perform mechanical vegetation clearing. Demonstrated experience managing invasive shrubs and small trees. Licensed, insured, and equipped for public-sector environmental work. Strong safety and site restoration practices.

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Overview

Construction, Facilities & Maintenance

Maxwell, Iowa, United StatesPosted: August 18, 2026Deadline: September 1, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Granger, Iowa, seeks invasive species management services for up to 57 acres of woodland. The selected vendor will mechanically remove specified invasive shrubs and small trees, mulch the cut material, and leave it on site.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a commercial pesticide applicator license in the State of Iowa
All applicators must have pesticide applicator certifications in Category 2 - Forestry
Must provide a performance and payment bond in the amount quoted
Must provide a certificate of insurance naming Polk County as an additional insured
Must be able to perform work in compliance with Iowa SUDAS specifications
Equipment must be cleaned of debris before mobilization to the job site
Must be able to provide lien waivers from subcontractors prior to final payment

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Advertisement Date: August 17th, 2026

Questions Due: August 31st, 2026

Quotes Due: September 1st, 2026

Quote Opening: September 1st, 2026

Award Date: September 9th, 2026

Notice to Proceed: September 10th, 2026

Estimated Starting Date: October 1st, 2026

Project Completion Date: September 30th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 31, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Polk County Conservation Board

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Granger, Iowa, is seeking a vendor to provide invasive species management services across up to 57 acres of woodland. The work will involve removing invasive shrubs and small invasive or undesirable trees measuring less than four inches in diameter using a forestry mower.

Target vegetation must be cut at ground level, with the resulting material mulched and left on site. Target species include honeysuckle, autumn olive, multiflora rose, green ash, black locust, white mulberry, buckthorn, hackberry, elm, black cherry, silver maple, and gray dogwood. Vendors must submit all questions no later than August 31, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 1, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 31, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Polk County Conservation Board. The work is located in Maxwell, Iowa, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced invasive species and woodland management contractor
Capability to operate forestry mowers and perform mechanical vegetation clearing
Demonstrated experience managing invasive shrubs and small trees
Licensed, insured, and equipped for public-sector environmental work
Strong safety and site restoration practices

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