Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018279

Rare Plant Survey for ATV Trail Expansion at Iron Range Off Highway Vehicle Park

This opportunity involves a rare plant survey for a proposed ATV trail expansion at the Iron Range Off Highway Vehicle Park, managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of State Parks and Trails. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of State Parks and Trails - Contracting office: 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN - Vendors and OEMs: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the solicitation is open to qualified surveyors and botanists - Products/Services Requested: - Rare plant survey service for a 1.95-mile ATV trail expansion - Includes pre-field review of rare species lists, permit acquisition, and coordination with DNR staff - Comprehensive field survey to identify endangered, threatened, and special concern vascular plant species - Collection and documentation of rare plant specimens per DNR guidance - Provision of spatial GIS data using sub-meter accurate GPS equipment - Submission of a final report with detailed findings, including tables of species, state status, plant counts, and documentation type - Potential for additional survey areas if rare plants are found - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Adherence to DNR's rare plant survey guidance and protocols - Timely notification to DNR if listed species are found - Submission of GIS and report data electronically - Emphasis on diversity and inclusion; preference for small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities - Compliance with state insurance and affirmative action standards - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Iron Range Off Highway Vehicle Park (survey site) - DNR offices in St. Paul, MN (contracting and delivery location) - Period of Performance: - Survey to be completed within the 2026 field season; final report, GIS data, and invoice due by the end of the year

Description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks and Trails is seeking a rare plant survey for a proposed ATV trail expansion at the Iron Range Off Highway Vehicle Park. The new trail is approximately 1.95 miles in length. The survey includes pre-field duties, conducting a complete rare plant survey, providing spatial GIS data, and creating a final summary report of any endangered, threatened, or special concern species found. The survey should be completed by August 31, 2026, with final reports and data submitted by December 31, 2026.