Wisconsin Vendornet Platform #26-558-20

Wisconsin DNR Solicits Power Disc Trenching and Herbicide Application for Black River State Forest

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is requesting bids for power disc trenching and herbicide application services to prepare approximately 193-194 acres across five sites in the Black River State Forest, Jackson County, WI, for future tree planting. - Government Buyer: - Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Scope of Work: - Power disc trenching and foliar herbicide spraying to control invasive and native plant competition - Services cover five sites: Fire Break Pine, Valentine North, Cemetery Rd, Prison South, and Cty O Trash to Timber - Total area: approximately 193-194 acres - Minimum 95% kill rate of targeted vegetation required for full payment - Contractor must supply all chemicals and application equipment - Requirements: - Contractor must hold DATCP pesticide certification in Forestry 2.0 - Compliance with all safety standards for chemical application - Access to sites via paved highways, town roads, woods roads, and ATV trails - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified; the solicitation is open to qualified service providers - NIGP codes: 94092 (Weed/Brush Control Services), 94732 (Conservation Services, Forest), 98889 (Weed and Vegetation Control) - Place of Performance: - Black River State Forest and specified sections in the Towns of Komensky and Millston, Jackson County, WI - All sites are within 13 miles of Black River Falls

Description

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for power disc trenching and herbicide application on approximately 194 acres across five sites within the Black River State Forest in Jackson County, Wisconsin. The project aims to prepare these sites for hand planting in 2027 by reducing invasive and native plant competition, targeting a goal of killing at least 95% of identified populations. The work includes power disc trenching and foliar spraying, with required pesticide certification in Forestry 2.0 (DATCP). The sites are located within 13 miles of Black River Falls and include various recently harvested or clear-cut pine stands.

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