Minnesota Supplier Systems #2026-896

Invasive Woody Vegetation Removal and Chemical Treatment at Big Pine and Little Knife AMAs

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking contractors for the removal and chemical treatment of invasive woody vegetation, primarily buckthorn and honeysuckle, across 115.9 acres in two Aquatic Management Areas (AMAs): - Big Pine AMA (27.1 acres) in Pine County - Little Knife AMA (88.8 acres) in Kanabec County

• Scope of Work:

  • Mechanical cutting and herbicide application using three methods: foliar spray, basal bark, and cut stump
  • Herbicide specified as Garlon 4 Ultra or equivalent EPA-labeled product
  • Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicides, and incidentals
  • Licensed commercial pesticide applicators required for all herbicide applications
  • Geospatial tracking and detailed progress reporting required
  • Emphasis on environmental safety and invasive species prevention

• Key Requirements:

  • Submission of Contractor Qualification Form and proof of current Minnesota Commercial Pesticide Applicator Licenses for all personnel applying herbicides
  • Compliance with environmental, safety, and diversity/equal pay regulations
  • Bids submitted electronically via the SWIFT Supplier Portal
  • Contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications

• Products/Services Requested:

  • Garlon 4 Ultra herbicide (or equivalent) for foliar, basal bark, and cut stump treatments
  • Removal and chemical treatment services for 115.9 acres (split between two AMAs)

• Notable Details:

  • Project completion required by April 1, 2027
  • Work cannot begin before August 1, 2026
  • Detailed geospatial progress tracking and reporting required
  • Emphasis on compliance with Minnesota's small business and diversity initiatives

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicides, licensing, incidentals, and all necessary items to remove and chemically treat specified woody vegetation using herbicide and mechanical cutting on approximately 115.9 total acres within two separate State Aquatic Management Areas (AMAs) using three treatment methods. The work involves two jobs: Job 1 at Big Pine AMA covering 27.1 acres and Job 2 at Little Knife AMA covering 88.8 acres. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications and terms. Site visits can be arranged by contacting the Project Supervisor.

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