Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2027-030
Minnesota DNR Solicits Bud Capping and Pruning Services for 2,226 Acres in Northeast Region
Posted
July 28, 2026
Respond By
August 11, 2026
Identifier
2027-030
NAICS
115310
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for bud capping and pruning services to protect and maintain crop trees across 2,226.1 acres in the Northeast Region of Minnesota. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources, Northeast Region Silviculturist - Scope of Work: - Bud capping and basal pruning services for crop trees, including white pine, across 95 tracts - Total area: approximately 2,226.1 acres - Work divided into 8 bid groups, each awarded separately - Requirements: - Vendors must provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals - Compliance with Minnesota's diversity and inclusion goals - Proof of insurance and adherence to all specifications - Mandatory submission of qualification form, workforce and equal pay declaration, and price schedule - Electronic submission of bids via SWIFT Supplier Portal - Work must be completed by the specified project end date; prohibited during Minnesota deer hunting firearm season for safety - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are mentioned; this is a service-based contract open to qualified providers - Notable Details: - Services must follow specific site and species requirements per tract - Awards made to the lowest responsible vendor per group
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 as described in the specifications. There are 8 bid groups with each awarded separately. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications and terms.