Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018469

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. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (Central Region Silviculturist) - Scope of Work: - Bud capping services on 964 acres across 52 tracts 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) - Removal of previous year bud caps, application of new bud caps, compliance with invasive species management, and site cleanup - Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with bud capping specifications and invasive species management - Work must be completed between mid-September and end of October, avoiding Minnesota's regular deer hunting firearms season - Bidders must submit unit prices per acre and complete all required forms electronically - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; 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 project includes 52 tracts totaling approximately 964 acres across Benton, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, and Sherburne Counties. There are two Bid Groups, each to be awarded separately. All responses must be submitted electronically via the Swift Portal, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms.

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