Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018507

Minnesota DNR Solicits Bud Capping and Pruning Services for 2,226 Acres in Northeast Region

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for bud capping and pruning services on state land in the Northeast Region. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources, Northeast Region Silviculturist - Scope of Work: - Bud capping and basal pruning of crop trees (including white pine) across 95 tracts totaling approximately 2,226.1 acres - Services include all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals - Work is divided into 8 separate bid groups, each awarded individually - Products/Services Requested: - Bud capping and pruning services (no specific product part numbers; service-based contract) - Approximately 2,226.1 acres to be treated - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to electronic bid submission via the Swift Portal - All-inclusive unit pricing required (labor, materials, equipment, etc.) - Compliance with Minnesota's diversity and inclusion goals - Work must be completed by the specified deadline and is prohibited during the Minnesota deer hunting firearm season for safety - Site- and species-specific requirements detailed per tract - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a labor and services contract.

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to protect and prune crop trees on State land in the Northeast Region of Minnesota during late summer and early fall of 2026. The contract covers 95 tracts totaling approximately 2,226.1 acres of bud capping and pruning. There are 8 bid groups, each awarded separately. Responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, including a completed Excel price schedule, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications.

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