Madison SWCD, as a co-sponsor of Badger Creek Watershed, is responsible for the operation and maintenance of PL-566 structures (dams, grassed waterways, etc.). The district has assembled a package of four sites that require tree and brush removal.
Work involves:
- Herbicide spraying 10 days to 2 weeks prior to mowing or cutting
- Mowing and tree cutting as close to the ground as possible
- Treating stumps that are 2 inches or greater in diameter with herbicide
- Removing felled trees and piling below dams and out of flow areas
- Contractors shall maintain all applicable licenses and insurance
- Work must be completed by July 31, 2026
Please see the Notice to Bidders and Cover Sheet below for additional details. Contractors interested in the project should plan on attending the site viewing scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Meet on the road near 1318 Upland Lane, Van Meter. Bids are due by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2026, and can be mailed or dropped off to the Madison County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) office located at 815 IA-92, Winterset, IA 50273, or emailed to Anna.Golightly@ia.nacdnet.net.
Bid packets should include the signed bidder cover sheet and the bid attached in the form of a quote. To learn more about Badger Creek Watershed, click here.