Minnesota Supplier Systems #R2901-2000018132

Minnesota DNR Auger-Based Tree Planting Services for Backus Forestry Area

This opportunity involves auger-based tree planting services for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in the Backus Forestry Area. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), DNR FOR R1 NW REGION - Vendors and Bidders: - Thomas Forestry LLC (awarded vendor) - Silhouette Farm & Forestry LLC (competing bidder) - Products and Equipment: - Auger planting of approximately 31,680 DNR-provided seedlings across five sites (79.2 acres) - Equipment requirements: gas-powered earth augers (minimum 6" bit diameter, minimum 5.4 HP), Stihl MS400 power heads, Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) - Line Items: - Sec 27 Twn 134- Rg 30W: 6,000 seedlings - Sec 21 Twn 134- Rg 30W: 2,400 seedlings - Sec 36 Twn 136- Rg 31W: 3,120 seedlings - Sec 30 Twn 140- Rg 25W: 4,400 seedlings - Sec 24 Twn 140- Rg 26W: 15,760 seedlings - Services: - All labor, equipment, mobilization, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals for auger-based planting - Unique Requirements: - Operators must have documented experience; bidders required to submit Equipment and Operator Experience Form - Compliance with all specifications and terms is mandatory - Notable OEMs: - Stihl (manufacturer of MS400 power heads) - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Backus Forestry Area, Cass County, MN - Delivery location: DNR FOR R1 NW REGION, 2115 Birchmont Beach Road NE, Bemidji, MN 56601-8571 - Estimated Contract Value: - Bid range: $23,760 (Thomas Forestry LLC) to $178,992 (Silhouette Farm & Forestry LLC) - Additional Context: - Similar federal and state contracts reference auger systems and large-scale tree planting projects across multiple states

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, mobilization, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to drill holes with contractor-provided auger and plant approximately 31,680 DNR-provided seedlings on five sites totaling approximately 79.2 acres in the Backus Forestry Area. The work includes planting seedlings at specified sections and townships within the Backus area. Bidders must submit responses electronically via the Swift Portal and comply with all solicitation requirements. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications and terms.

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