Project Information

Bid Title

Madison County Eradication of Noxious Weeds

Issuing Agency

State Government of Iowa

Location

Iowa

Published Date

Apr 2, 2026

Closing Date

May 1, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

Eradication of Noxious Weeds

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Project Description

Bid Information

Bid Number

Eradication of Noxious Weeds

Solicitation

Madison County Eradication of Noxious Weeds

Solicitation Type

Request for Bids

County

Madison

Description

Description

Bids for eradication of noxious weeds if landowners have substantial failure to comply.

Agency Information

Number

61

Name

Madison County

Address 1

1105 East Court Ave

Address 2

City/State/Zip

Winterset, IA 50273

Contact Information

Contact Name

Jordan Fitch

Contact Title

Weed Commissioner

Contact Email

jfitch@madisoncounty.iowa.gov

Contact Phone Number

(515) 218-3160

Contact Phone Extension

Contact Other Number

Contact Fax Number

Valid Dates

From

4/2/2026 3:03:00 PM

Until

5/1/2026 3:03:00 PM

Documents/Attachments

Bid Tabulation

3/31/2026 2:16:45 PM

RFB

3/31/2026 2:15:40 PM

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Private Property Weed Eradication Enforcement RFB Madison County, IA

LEGAL BASIS

Iowa Code 317.6 authorizes county entry onto private land to destroy weeds after notice. Iowa Code

317.21 authorizes recovery of costs from landowners. (Cited in sources.)

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide on-call weed eradication on private properties in violation of Iowa Code

Chapter 317. Work includes hand cutting, mowing, and spot herbicide spraying targeting noxious weeds

defined under Iowa Code 317.1A.

METHODS

- Hand Cutting/Brush Removal

- Mowing for seed suppression

- Spot herbicide application compliant with IDALS licensing standards (IAC 21-45.22).

REPORTING

Daily logs including parcel, GPS, method, herbicide details, weather, and timing. Weekly summary to

Weed Commissioner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Contractor must have IDALS Commercial Applicator Certification (Core + Category 6) and Company

License.

UNIT PRICES

- Hand Cutting / Brush Removal: $/hour per crew

- Mowing: $/acre or $/hour

- Spot-Spray Herbicide: $/acre treated

- Herbicide Materials: cost plus markup

- Mobilization: $ per order

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

- 90% weed reduction within 30–45 days

- Zero off-target damage

- Accurate logs required

OVERSIGHT

Work directed by County Weed Commissioner.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 115310Support Activities for Forestry
• NAICS 561730Landscaping Services

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