Minnesota Supplier Systems #R2901-2000017726

Minnesota DNR Solicits Winter Brush Mowing and Mulching Services for Brainerd Wildlife Work Area

This opportunity involves winter brush mowing and mulching services for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in the Backus Area and Brainerd Wildlife Work Area. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Contact: Christine E Eck - Project Scope: - Mowing and mulching approximately 146 acres of woody vegetation (willow, alder, and other brush species) across four parcels within the Brainerd Wildlife Work Area - Work includes all labor, equipment, mobilization, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals - Equipment Requirements: - Specialized tracked or high flotation tire equipment, including: - Rubber tracked skid steers (minimum 100 HP) - Tracked crawlers (minimum 135 HP) - Rotary axes (minimum 180 HP) - Mulching tractors or LGP dozers with forestry mulcher attachments - Drum style mulching mowers (e.g., Fecon or equivalent) for most work - Heavy-duty rotary brush mowers (e.g., Davco/Diamond or equivalent) for smaller stems - Example machines: 2024 CAT 299 D3XE, 2022 Bobcat T770 - OEMs Referenced (as standards): - Fecon - Davco - Diamond - Loftness - Operator Requirements: - All operators must have at least 250 hours of experience with the equipment to be used - Bid Structure: - Bids are per acre for each site (21, 75.5, 36.5, and 13.5 acres) - Award to lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs mandated, but referenced brands set performance standards - Prime Contractor Response Form and Equipment-Operator Experience Form required - Place of Performance: - Brainerd Wildlife Work Area, Crow Wing County, Minnesota - Delivery location: DNR FAW Brainerd, 1601 Minnesota Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401-3971

Description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for labor, equipment, mobilization, materials, tools, transportation, and all necessary services to mulch and/or mow standing woody vegetation on four parcels of State Forest land totaling approximately 146 acres within the Brainerd Wildlife Work Area. The target vegetation includes willow, alder, and other brush species. Bidders must submit responses electronically via the Swift Portal by January 6, 2026, and comply with all specifications and requirements outlined in the solicitation.

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