Minnesota Supplier Systems #R2901-2000018015

Minnesota DNR Woody Invasive Species Treatment at Kronseder/Anderson Bluffs

This opportunity involves the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) contracting for invasive woody species treatment at the Kronseder/Anderson Bluffs in the Richard J Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest, Houston County, MN. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Richard J Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest - Vendors and Bidders: - Kanati Land Management LLC - Diversity Landworks LLC - TreeStory Inc - Summitt Forests Inc - Products/Services Requested: - Labor, equipment, herbicide, and materials for the treatment of invasive woody species (buckthorn, honeysuckle, multiflora rose) - Three main jobs: - Job 1: Cut and treat large buckthorn and honeysuckle in low-density areas (49.4 acres, no piling) - Job 2: Cut and treat large buckthorn and honeysuckle in high-density areas (2.2 acres, piling required) - Job 3: Basal bark or cut stump treatment of small buckthorn and other non-natives in medium-density areas (2.7 acres, no piling) - Use of chainsaws, brush saws, backpack sprayers, and fire safety equipment - Application of prescribed herbicides by licensed applicators - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Current Minnesota Commercial Pesticide Applicators License (Category A and J) - Proof of similar past project experience - Compliance with state terms and safety/fire protocols - Crew size and equipment requirements for efficient acreage coverage - Locations: - Richard J Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest (place of performance) - DNR FOR CALEDONIA, 805 N HWY 44/76, Caledonia, MN 55921-7905 (delivery location) - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on bid data, estimated between $200,000 and $350,000 - Primary OEMs: - Stihl (chainsaws and brush saws) - Chevy (transport vehicles) - Competing Products: - Husqvarna chainsaws and brush saws - Ford or Dodge transport vans - Alternative EPA-approved herbicides

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicide, and incidentals necessary to target buckthorn, honeysuckle, and multiflora rose on four bluff prairies on the Kronseder/Anderson Tract of the Richard J Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest in Houston County. The work primarily involves basal bark application with some hand-cutting, hand application of herbicide, and piling vegetation. The project includes three jobs with varying densities and treatment methods across specified acreage. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications.

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