Minnesota Supplier Systems #R2901-2000017686

Ecological Restoration Services for Uncas Dunes SNA – Vegetation Removal (9 Acres)

This opportunity involves ecological restoration services for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) at the Uncas Dunes Scientific and Natural Area (SNA): - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Division of Ecological and Water Resources, Central Region - Scope of Work: - Cut, treat, remove, pile, and burn specified woody species on approximately 9 acres - All labor, equipment, materials, herbicides, permits, licensing, fees, tools, transportation, and reporting included - Compliance with Minnesota pesticide applicator licensing required - All costs (labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, taxes) must be included in the bid - Vendors and Award: - Awarded to Native Resource Preservation LLC (West St. Paul, MN) for $39,699 (unit price $4,411 per acre) - Other bidders: Minnesota Native Landscapes Inc., Interstate Tree Landscaping Co. (bid: $195,290.55) - Products/Services Requested: - Ecological restoration/vegetation removal services (no specific OEMs or part numbers) - Service line item: Uncas North Pine Removal 2025 (approx. 9 acres) - Unique Requirements: - Demonstrated experience with similar ecological restoration projects - Personnel must have appropriate qualifications and state licensure for pesticide application - Completion required by contract deadline - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Uncas Dunes Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) - DNR EWR R3 Central Region, 1200 Warner Rd, St Paul, MN 55106-6707 - Estimated Contract Value: - Range: $39,699 (awarded) to $195,290.55 (highest bid) - **No OEMs specified; focus is on ecological restoration services and compliance with state standards.

Description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for labor, equipment, materials, herbicides, permits, licensing, fees, tools, transportation, reporting, and all necessary work to cut, treat, remove, pile, and burn specified woody species on approximately nine acres within the Uncas Dunes Scientific and Natural Area. The project requires compliance with all specifications and submission of bids electronically through the Swift Portal by December 30, 2025. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications, and bids must include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and taxes.