Forest Resiliency Restoration Services

Des Moines County Conservation is seeking forestry contractors for invasive-species removal, habitat restoration, forest thinning, herbicide treatments, crop-tree release, site preparation, and hardwood tree planting across four conservation properties.

Des Moines County > Conservation Department > Des Moines County Conservation Board


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Oct 23, 2026 08:00 PM
4 years
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conservation@dmcounty.com
+13195726865
11627 Starrs Cave Road, Burlington, IA, USA
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Description

Des Moines County Conservation, acting through the Des Moines County Conservation Board, is soliciting proposals for one or more bid items covering forest resiliency work at Big Hollow Recreation Area, Hickory Bend Conservation Area, Hunt Woods, and Starr's Cave Park and Preserve. The scope includes mechanical invasive-species removal, herbicide and foliar treatments, mid-story thinning, crop-tree release, site preparation, and planting approximately 6.5 acres of bottomland hardwoods. Contractors must furnish the labor, supervision, equipment, fuel, herbicides, planting stock, and incidental materials needed for awarded work. The solicitation includes 12 base bid items and three optional Starr's Cave items. Proposals may cover any combination of bid items, and different items may be awarded to different contractors. Contractors must demonstrate comparable experience, adequate personnel and equipment, applicable Iowa pesticide licenses for herbicide work, and the ability to comply with Iowa DNR technical plans, environmental and species-protection requirements, and insurance requirements. A completed Bid Sheet, qualifications and experience, references when available, licensing information, subcontractor disclosures, exceptions or assumptions, and evidence of insurance ability must accompany the proposal. A certificate of insurance may be submitted with the proposal or before contract execution.

Classification Codes
NAICS115310Support Activities for Forestry
PSCF014Tree Thinning Services
Smart Codes
forest restoration servicesinvasive species removalhardwood tree planting
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 22, 2026-RFP Release
Oct 15, 2026-Pre-Bid Field Tours (optional)
Scheduled tours are listed for Big Hollow Recreation Area from 8:00–10:00 AM, Hickory Bend Conservation Area from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM, Starr's Cave Park and Preserve from 1:30–3:00 PM, and Hunt Woods from 3:30–5:30 PM.
Oct 19, 2026-Questions Encouraged By
Oct 23, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Nov 4, 2026-Anticipated Conservation Board Award
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Contractor's Pollution / Chemical Application Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
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