Minnesota Supplier Systems #2027-081

Minnesota DNR Solicits Mowing and Clearing Services for Hunter Walking Trails

This opportunity involves comprehensive mowing and clearing services for Hunter Walking Trails in the Park Rapids and Baudette Wildlife areas, managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), including DNR FAW R1 NW REGION - Scope of Work: - Mowing brush and grass, and clearing deadfalls along approximately 128.4 miles of Hunter Walking Trails - Locations: Becker, Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, and Wadena counties - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals - Mowing to a minimum width of 8 feet and height of 4 inches; removal of deadfalls and branches over 4 inches in diameter - Compliance with invasive species prevention and safety requirements - Equipment & Operator Requirements: - Rubber-tracked skid steer (minimum 80 HP) with rotary cutting head, ground pressure ≤ 5.0 psi, hydraulic pump flow ≥ 25.0 gpm - Chainsaws for larger deadfalls - Operators must have at least 100 hours of experience with specified equipment - Submission Requirements: - Bids priced per mile, inclusive of all costs - Submission of Prime Contractor Response Qualification Form and Equipment-Operator Experience Form - Award Criteria: - Lowest responsible bidder meeting all technical and experience specifications - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; equipment requirements are performance-based.

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, incidentals, and all else necessary to mow brush and grass and clear deadfalls on approximately 128.4 miles of Hunter Walking Trails in the Park Rapids and Baudette Wildlife areas. The work includes mowing and clearing as specified in the solicitation. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Swift Portal, and all costs must be included in the unit price per mile. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms.

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