SeedingAreas_2026.pdf

This is a seeding area map document supporting a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Iowa Department of Public Defense (DPD) on behalf of the Iowa Army National Guard at Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center (CDJMTC). The procurement solicits comprehensive seed planting services across three distinct sites totaling 85.2 acres. Site 1 encompasses 53.5 acres requiring Type 2 DOT Seed Mix, Site 2 comprises 29 acres also requiring Type 2 DOT Seed Mix, and Site 3 covers 2.7 acres requiring Native Grass and Forbs mix. Bidders must provide complete labor and materials for seedbed preparation, hydraulic seeding, and fertilization in accordance with Iowa DOT Section 9010 standards. The seeding window for Sites 1 and 2 is March 1 through May 31, 2026, while Site 3 must be seeded between April 1 and June 30, 2026. The bid opening is scheduled for January 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with bid acceptance beginning December 15, 2025.

Evaluation will be based on the lowest compliant bid per site, with potential for multiple contractor awards. The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must complete required certifications, authorize information release, and acknowledge federal terms, conditions, and insurance requirements. Post-seeding watering will be managed by CDJMTC, and the State of Iowa will follow a standard 60-day payment term per Iowa Code 8A.514. Specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation. Interested parties should contact Philip Payton, the Issuing Officer, at philip.payton@dpd.iowa.gov or 515-975-6211 for additional information.