Minnesota Supplier Systems #R2901-2000018096

Award for Basal Bark Treatment of Invasive Caragana in Beltrami Island State Forest

This award covers the basal bark treatment of invasive Caragana species in the Warroad Area of Beltrami Island State Forest, Minnesota. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - OEMs and Vendors: - STIHL (manufacturer of the SG20 backpack sprayer) - Premier Services (vendor providing equipment) - Products/Services Requested: - Basal bark treatment of Caragana (Siberian Peashrub) across 57.2 acres - Equipment: STIHL SG20 BACKPAC sprayer (1 unit) - Labor, herbicides, materials, permits, licenses, tools, transportation, and incidentals for application - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must have completed similar projects valued at $10,000+ since 2020 - Current Minnesota Commercial Pesticide Applicators License (Category A and J) required - Compliance with workforce and equal pay declarations, proof of insurance, and prevailing wage law - No specific herbicide OEMs mandated, but equipment brands (e.g., STIHL) were specified in submissions

Description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, herbicides, permits, licenses, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to conduct basal bark treatment for invasive Caragana species on approximately 57.2 acres within the Warroad Forestry Area in the Beltrami Island State Forest located in Roseau, Lake of the Woods, and Beltrami Counties. The project requires treatment of the invasive Caragana (Siberian Peashrub) species. Responses must be submitted electronically via the Swift Portal by April 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications.

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