Minnesota Supplier Systems #2027-020

Minnesota DNR Solicits Orchard Pruning Services for Lewiston Forestry Area

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for orchard pruning services across three sites totaling approximately 17.8 acres in the Lewiston Forestry Area (Houston and Wabasha Counties). - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources - Contact: Christine E. Eck - Scope of Work: - Pruning services for approximately 674 oak trees across three orchard sites - Sites include: - Snake Creek Oak: 8 acres, ~225 trees (Wabasha County) - Gordon Subline Red Oak: 0.8 acres, ~50 trees (Houston County) - Kronseder Oak: 9 acres, ~399 trees (Houston County) - All labor, equipment, materials, tools, and transportation must be provided by the contractor - Only hand and small power tools permitted for pruning - Pruning specifications vary by site (e.g., prune up to 8 ft height, remove vines, manage debris) - Compliance with environmental and safety standards, including invasive species prevention - Products/Services Requested: - Orchard pruning services (per acre) for each site - No specific OEMs or proprietary equipment required; open to qualified contractors - Notable Requirements: - Payment is on a per-acre basis - All debris must be removed as directed by the state - Work must be substantially complete and inspected before contract end - Bids must be submitted electronically via the SWIFT Supplier Portal - Emphasis on diversity and inclusion; small, minority, women, veteran, and disabled-owned businesses encouraged to participate

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to prune up to three total sites comprising approximately 17.8 acres of State land in the Lewiston Forestry Area. The pruning must be done using hand and small power tools only as specified for each site. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions. A site visit can be arranged by contacting the Project Supervisor.

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