Mowing Des Moines County Parks & Recreation Areas
- Department: Conservation
- Deadline: November 19, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
INTRODUCTION
The Conservation Department of Des Moines County, acting through the Des Moines County Conservation
Board (hereinafter “County”) invites qualified lawn care/landscaping contractors to submit bids for
mowing services at a number of the county’s parks, recreation areas and trails.
Included in this RFP are descriptions of areas to be mowed, a bid sheet and a sample contract. Des
Moines County Conservation intends to enter into an initial one-year contract with the selected
bidder for mowing services for the 2026 mowing season with the option of renewing the contract for
up to five years (through the 2030 mowing season) thereafter at the County’s sole discretion.
BACKGROUND
Des Moines County Conservation seeks a single contractor for mowing, line trimming and related
services at all of the locations described in Appendix A. Bids are to be based on a 10-14 day
cycle, generally beginning on or about April 1 and running through the end of October.
Bidders must submit prices for, and be willing and able to complete work as outlined in the Scope
of Services in the Sample Contract included in Appendix C on all locations described in Appendix A.
Bids should be submitted by filling out the Bid Sheet in Appendix B.
The Contractor, its agents and employees are to be considered by the Des Moines County Conservation
Board as independent contractors. No employer or employee relationship between the Conservation
Board and the Contractor is to be created by this agreement.
Bidders may contact DMCC Executive Director, Chris Lee, at (319) 753-8260 for additional
information regarding this RFP.
Maps attached are for reference only. Bidders are encouraged to make an on-site visit to each area
to verify mowing locations prior to submitting a bid. For guidance on field locations, contact DMCC
Operations Supervisor, Tanner Grimm, at (319) 572-8057.
