Whitewater Canyon Timber Harvest

Dubuque County Conservation Board is seeking bids for a clearcut timber harvest of approximately 19.0 acres in Whitewater Canyon WMA.

Dubuque County, IA


General
Closed (past due)
May 20, 2026 01:00 PM
Apr 17, 2026 12:00 AM
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
Local
Contacts
Brian Preston
+15635566745

Alex Hoffman
+15636080385
Description

This solicitation is for a clearcut timber harvest of approximately 19.0 acres located in Whitewater Canyon WMA, within Dubuque County, Iowa. The timber sale will be conducted on a lump-sum, sealed bid basis. Bidders are responsible for examining the timber to determine quantity and quality. Logging operations require the ground to be completely frozen and firm, and are permitted only between September 1st, 2026, and March 31st, 2027. The successful bidder must execute a timber sale contract within 14 days of award and provide proof of sufficient liability coverage. A down payment of 25% of the bid price is required, with the remainder due before logging begins. The seller reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Classification Codes
NAICS113110Timber Tract Operations
PSC3720Harvesting Equipment
Smart Codes
timber harvestinglogging servicesclearcut harvest
Timeline
Apr 17, 2026 12:00 PM-Publication Date
May 20, 2026 12:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline (optional)
Sealed bids should be dropped off at this location.
May 21, 2026 12:00 PM-Board Meeting for Approval (optional)
Final approval and potential acceptance of bids will take place at the May Board Meeting.