Minnesota Supplier Systems #2026-764

Minnesota DNR Solicits Mechanical Site Preparation Services for NE Region Forestry Areas

This opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks contractors for mechanical site preparation services in the Hibbing and Two Harbors DNR Forestry Areas, covering approximately 147.3 acres across Cook, Lake, and St. Louis Counties. - Scope of Work: - Four main service groups: Cut and Pile (Hibbing), Cut and Pile (Two Harbors), Mastication (Two Harbors), and Winter Shear and Pile (Two Harbors) - Services include harvesting, piling, mastication, and winter shearing of various tree species and brush - Acreages per group: 47.3 (Hibbing Cut and Pile), 37.2 (Two Harbors Cut and Pile), 49.8 (Mastication), 13 (Winter Shear and Pile) - Equipment Requirements: - Feller bunchers or processors and skidders for cut and pile - Skid steers with Fecon or equivalent masticators for mastication - Minimum Cat D7 dozer or equivalent for winter shear and pile - No specific OEMs mandated, but equipment must meet detailed specifications - Notable Requirements: - Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, mobilization, fuel, lubricants, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals - Strict environmental, safety, and invasive species prevention requirements - Pile construction and operational details specified for each treatment type - No timber products may leave the site; all piles must be free of dirt and prohibited materials - Work must be performed during dry summer or frozen ground conditions, with specific treatment windows for each group - Award to lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications; State may award by item, group, or total - Submission Details: - Bidders must submit a completed price schedule and equipment form via the SWIFT Supplier Portal - Compliance with workforce and equal pay declarations required - Place of Performance: - Hibbing and Two Harbors DNR Forestry Areas, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis Counties, Minnesota - Key government facilities: Regional Silviculture Specialist Office (Grand Rapids), Hibbing Area Field Site, Two Harbors Area Field Site

Description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for mechanical site preparation in the Hibbing and Two Harbors DNR Forestry Areas. The work includes labor, equipment, mobilization, fuel, lubricants, materials, tools, transportation, and all necessary incidentals to complete the project, which covers approximately 147.3 acres divided into four separate groups. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by April 29, 2026. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms, with the State reserving the right to award by item, group, or total.

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