Minnesota Supplier Systems #2026-895

Minnesota DNR Invasive Species Removal and Herbicide Treatment at Fergus Falls Area WMAs

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for the removal and chemical treatment of invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle across three Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in Douglas and Otter Tail Counties, Minnesota. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Section of Wildlife, Fergus Falls Area Buckthorn Project - Project Scope: - Removal and herbicide treatment of invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle on approximately 73 acres across three WMAs: - Folden Woods Marsh WMA (34.62 acres) - La Grande WMA (35.22 acres) - Valdine WMA (3.2 acres) - Work includes both mechanical cutting and application of herbicides - Treatments specified: foliar spray, basal bark, and cut stump applications - Products/Services Requested: - Herbicide application services using Garlon 4 Ultra or equivalent EPA-labeled products - All labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals required for the project - Two jobs: initial treatment and follow-up treatment, each covering the full acreage - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visits - Proof of current Minnesota Commercial Pesticide Applicator Licenses for all personnel applying herbicides - Submission of contractor qualification form demonstrating experience with large-acreage invasive species projects - Bids must be submitted electronically via the SWIFT Supplier Portal - OEMs Highlighted: - Garlon 4 Ultra (manufactured by Corteva Agriscience) or equivalent herbicide products - No specific vendors or resellers are named; bidders must supply all required materials and services - Place of Performance: - Folden Woods Marsh WMA, La Grande WMA, Valdine WMA (all in Douglas and Otter Tail Counties) - DNR FAW Fergus Falls office for delivery/administrative purposes

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicide, and incidentals necessary to cut and/or chemically treat invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle using herbicide and hand mechanical cutting. The work will be performed in Douglas and Otter Tail Counties on Folden Woods Marsh WMA (34.62 acres), La Grande WMA (35.22 acres), and Valdine WMA (3.2 acres). A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2026, at Valdine WMA. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms.

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