Minnesota Supplier Systems #R2901-2000018071

Minnesota DNR Solicits Roadside Mowing, Brushing, and Pruning Services for Two Harbors Area

This opportunity involves the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeking bids for roadside mowing, brushing, and pruning services along approximately 102.7 miles of State Forest Roads in the Two Harbors Area, covering Cook and Lake Counties, Minnesota. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Cook County and Lake County as bid groups - Primary contacts: Susan K. Crapser (DNR), James Radtke (Cook County) - Products/Services Requested: - Roadside brushing, extended brushing, pruning, and mowing services - Estimated quantities: - Cook County: 44.2 miles brushing, 1 mile each of extended brushing, pruning, and mowing - Lake County: 58.5 miles brushing, 1 mile each of extended brushing, pruning, and mowing - One combined line item for the full Two Harbors Area (per DNR specifications) - Equipment Requirements: - No specific OEMs mandated; bidders must specify equipment details (tractor year, model, make, horsepower, mower type/width, brushing/pruning head capabilities) - All equipment must have functioning safety lights - Notable Requirements: - Bidders may submit for one or both county bid groups but must bid all line items within a group - Compliance with all technical specifications is mandatory - Electronic submission of bids and equipment specifications is required - Award may be made by item, group, or total, as most advantageous to the state - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Work performed in Cook and Lake Counties, Two Harbors Area - Delivery location: DNR FOR FINLAND, 6686 HWY 1, Finland, MN 55603-0495 - Contract Duration: - Two-year contract period for all services

Description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete roadside mowing, brushing, and pruning of approximately 102.7 miles of State Forest Roads in the Two Harbors Area, located in Cook and Lake Counties, Minnesota. The roads are aggregate, approximately 14 to 18 feet wide, designed for 15-25 MPH logging and recreational activities. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Swift Portal by March 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT, and include a completed Excel price schedule. A site visit can be arranged by contacting Simon Cain at (218) 353-8844.

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