Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018314

Minnesota DNR Drone-Based Herbicide Spraying for Flowing Prairie Wildlife Management Area

This opportunity involves the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeking drone-based herbicide spraying services for the Flowing Prairie Wildlife Management Area in Clay County. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources - Contract Officer: Charles Schuman - Scope of Work: - Broadcast herbicide applications using UAV/drone technology across 661 acres - Three applications in 2026: two with Clethodim (spring) and one with Glyphosate (fall) - Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, herbicide, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals - GPS-guided UAV operations required, including spray pattern import/export, terrain sensing, and spray tracking - Detailed reporting and coordination with project supervisors - Products/Services Requested: - Clethodim 2EC or approved equivalent (10-16 oz/acre with surfactant) - Glyphosate (Roundup or approved equivalent, 1.5 quarts/acre with surfactant) - Drone herbicide spraying services (1 line item, 661 acres) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All herbicide applications must be performed by drone/UAV - Compliance with FAA and MN DOT licensing and insurance requirements - Emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and equal pay declarations - Only one bid per vendor allowed; electronic submission required - Detailed cost proposals, references, and workforce declarations required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to qualified providers of drone herbicide application services.

Description

This solicitation is for broadcast herbicide applications on 661 acres at the Flowing Wildlife Management Area in Clay County, Minnesota. The work requires the use of UAV/drone technology to apply herbicide. The scope includes labor, equipment, herbicide, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete the project. The event is a sealed RFx format with a response deadline of June 4, 2026. The procurement is managed by the Natural Resources Department of the State of Minnesota.

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