Minnesota Supplier Systems #2026-756

Invasive Species Spot Spray Treatment for Hibbing Forestry Area (MN DNR)

This opportunity involves the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeking bids for invasive species spot spray treatment in the Hibbing Forestry Area. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Hibbing Forestry Office - Contact: Barbara Swanson - Scope of Work: - Spot spray treatment of invasive species in gravel pits and roadside right-of-ways - Total area: 28.1 acres (18.6 acres gravel pits, 9.5 acres roadside/Holmstrum Spur SF ROW) - Includes labor, equipment, herbicide (notably Opensight), materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals - Target species: spotted knapweed, wild parsnip, non-native thistle, common tansy, birds foot trefoil - Products/Services Requested: - Herbicide spot spray treatment using hand/wand sprayer with Opensight herbicide and surfactants - Licensed commercial pesticide applicators required - All materials and services to be provided by the contractor - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with environmental and safety standards - Submission of valid pesticide applicator license - Adherence to diversity and inclusion goals - All costs (labor, materials, equipment, taxes) must be included in unit price - Completion deadlines: gravel pit treatment by June 30, roadside by July 17 - Locations: - Hibbing Forestry Area (Itasca, Koochiching, St. Louis counties) - Hibbing Forestry Office, 1208 E Howard St, Hibbing, MN 55746 (delivery/government facility) - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; Opensight herbicide is specified for use - Estimated Contract Value: - Likely in the low to mid five-figure range, depending on acreage and service rates

Description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for labor, equipment, herbicide, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals required to perform spot spray treatment of invasive species in gravel pits and roadside right-of-ways. The contract covers treatment of approximately 28.1 acres across Itasca, Koochiching, and St. Louis counties in the Hibbing Forestry Area. The gravel pit treatment must be completed by June 30, 2026, and the Holmstrum Spur ROW treatment by July 17, 2026. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by April 27, 2026.

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