Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2027-055
Minnesota DNR Solicits Bud Capping Services for 4,200+ Acres in Northwest Region
Posted
July 27, 2026
Respond By
August 11, 2026
Identifier
2027-055
NAICS
115310
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for large-scale bud capping services to protect conifer seedlings across approximately 4,227.9 acres in the Northwest Region, divided into 277 tracts and five bid groups. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Northwest Region - Scope of Work: - Attach bud caps to conifer seedlings under 5 feet tall across 11 counties - Total area: 4,227.9 acres, divided into five bid groups: - Bemidji Area: 865.8 acres - Park Rapids Area: 1,316.6 acres - Backus Area: 905.4 acres - Warroad Area: 949.1 acres - State Parks Areas: 191 acres - Each bid group may be awarded separately - Requirements: - Vendors must provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals - Bud caps must meet DNR specifications for size and application - Emphasis on safety, invasive species prevention, and environmental compliance - Electronic bid submission via the Swift Portal - Compliance with qualification and workforce/equal pay declaration forms - DNR encourages participation from small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product brands are named; the solicitation is for services, not branded products - Award: - Contract(s) will be awarded to the lowest responsible vendor(s) meeting all specifications and terms
Description
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, incidentals, and all else necessary to attach bud caps to seedlings on an estimated 277 tracts divided into five bid groups. The sites are located throughout 11 counties in the Northwest Region, covering approximately 4,227.9 acres in total. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal by August 11, 2026, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications. Site visits can be arranged by contacting the Project Supervisor.