Minnesota Supplier Systems #2027-038

Minnesota DNR Solicits Mowing and Mulching Services for Prairie and Parkland Habitats

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for mechanical mowing and mulching of woody vegetation on prairie and parkland habitats in Norman and Red Lake Counties. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Contact: Barbara Swanson - Project Scope: - Mechanical treatment (mowing and/or mulching) of standing woody vegetation - Total of approximately 205 acres across two sites: - Prairie Smoke Dunes Scientific and Natural Area (SNA): ~160 acres - Lake Pleasant 22-1 Native Prairie Bank (NPB): ~45 acres - Equipment & Operator Requirements: - Use of tracked skid steers, tracked crawlers, rotary mowers, or mulching tractors - Equipment must meet minimum horsepower (100-180 HP) and hydraulic flow standards - Only tracked or high-flotation machines permitted (no conventional wheeled machines) - Operators must have at least 150 hours of relevant experience - Bidder Requirements: - Submit detailed equipment specifications (make, model, horsepower, hydraulic flow) - Provide a qualification form demonstrating experience with similar projects - Confirm no contract defaults or terminations for cause in the past 36 months - Bids must include all costs (labor, fuel, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, taxes) - Award Criteria: - Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs are named; bidders may propose any compliant equipment - DNR encourages participation from small and diverse Minnesota-based businesses

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for mowing and/or mulching standing woody vegetation on approximately 160 acres of prairie/parkland habitats at Prairie Smoke Dunes Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) and Lake Pleasant 22-1 Native Prairie Bank (NPB) in Minnesota. The project locations are approximately 5 miles south of Fertile, MN (Norman County) and 5 miles south of Red Lake Falls, MN (Red Lake County). Bids must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, and unit prices must include all costs such as labor, fuel, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and taxes. Site visits can be arranged by contacting the project supervisor.