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Minnesota DNR Solicits Orchard Pruning Services for Lewiston Forestry Area (17.8 Acres, Three Sites)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for comprehensive orchard pruning services across three state-owned sites in the Lewiston Forestry Area, totaling approximately 17.8 acres and involving about 674 trees. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Central Region - Scope of Work: - Pruning services for three orchard sites: - 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, transportation, and incidentals must be provided by the contractor - Only hand and small power tools are permitted for pruning - Pruning must avoid improper cuts and bark ripping; specific height and branch removal requirements per site - Equipment must be cleaned before leaving each site to prevent the spread of invasive species - Pruned debris must be piled on adjacent state land within half a mile of the orchard, as directed by the Project Supervisor - Acreage for payment will be verified using GIS mapping - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict environmental and invasive species prevention standards - Payment is on a per-acre basis, with acreage verified by GIS - Work must be completed before the next growing season and is subject to final inspection - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must demonstrate capability to meet all technical and environmental requirements - Submission and Award: - Bids must be submitted electronically via the Swift Portal - Award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications

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 work must be performed using hand and small power tools only as specified for each site. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Swift Portal by July 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms.

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