Minnesota Supplier Systems #2027-032

Minnesota DNR Solicits Bud Capping Services for 964 Acres in Central Region

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for bud capping services across 964 acres of state land in the Central Region during late summer and early fall of 2026. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Central Region Silviculturist - Scope of Work: - Bud capping services on 52 tracts totaling approximately 964 acres in Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, and Sherburne Counties - Includes all labor, equipment, materials, herbicides, permits, licenses, tools, transportation, and incidentals - Work divided into two bid groups (Little Falls: 300.1 acres; Sandstone: 664 acres), each awarded separately - Products/Services Requested: - Bud capping labor and services (964 acres) - All-inclusive pricing per acre for each tract - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with bud capping specifications and invasive species management - Removal of previous year bud caps and site cleanup required - Work must avoid Minnesota's regular deer hunting firearms season - Compliance with diversity and inclusion goals, proof of insurance, and all bid instructions - Electronic submission via SWIFT Supplier Portal with completed Price Schedule and Qualification Form - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified contractors

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, herbicides, permits, licenses, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform bud capping on State land in the Central Region of Minnesota during late summer and early fall of 2026. The contract covers 52 tracts totaling approximately 964 acres across Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, and Sherburne Counties. There are two separate Bid Groups for this project, each to be awarded separately. Bids must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications.

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