Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2026-703
Basal Bark Herbicide Treatment for Caragana Invasive Species – Warroad Forestry Area, Beltrami Island State Forest
March 23, 2026
April 06, 2026
2026-703
115310
This opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeks contractors for basal bark herbicide treatment targeting Caragana (Siberian Peashrub) invasive species in the Warroad Forestry Area, Beltrami Island State Forest. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Products/Services Requested: - Basal bark herbicide treatment for approximately 57.2 acres - Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, materials, herbicides, permits, licenses, tools, transportation, and incidentals - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must supply appropriate sprayers and herbicides - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Submission of a Qualification Form demonstrating prior similar project experience - Equipment Form listing sprayers to be used - Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration required - Contractors must hold a current Minnesota Commercial Pesticide Applicators License (Category A and J) - Emphasis on diversity and inclusion compliance - Award to lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications - Place of Performance: - Warroad Forestry Area, Beltrami Island State Forest (Roseau, Lake of the Woods, and Beltrami Counties, MN)
Description
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for labor, equipment, materials, herbicides, permits, licenses, tools, transportation, and incidentals to perform basal bark treatment for the invasive Caragana species on approximately 57.2 acres within the Warroad Forestry Area in the Beltrami Island State Forest across Roseau, Lake of the Woods, and Beltrami Counties. The project requires compliance with all specifications and terms, and bids must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by April 6, 2026. Site visits can be arranged by contacting the Project Supervisor. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all requirements.