Minnesota Supplier Systems #2027-120

Mowing and Mulching Woody Vegetation at Minnesota Native Prairie Bank Sites

This opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) focuses on habitat restoration at two Native Prairie Bank sites. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Contact: Christine E Eck - Scope of Work: - Mowing and mulching all standing woody vegetation across 98 acres (Excel 5-1 NPB: 18 acres; Marsh Grove 36-1 NPB: 80 acres) - Includes labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals - Equipment Requirements: - Rubber tracked skid steers (minimum 110 HP, 45 gpm hydraulic flow) - Tracked crawlers (minimum 135 HP) - Heavy-duty rotary brush mowers (recommended: Davco, Diamond, or equivalent) - Equipment ground pressure must not exceed 6.0 psi - Machines must have tracks or high flotation tires; conventional wheeled machines are prohibited - Operator Requirements: - Minimum 150 hours of experience with specified equipment - Equipment-Operator Experience Form required with bid - Fire Safety: - Fire extinguisher or water must be available on site - Environmental and Site-Specific Details: - All willow, young aspen, and brush species to be mulched/mowed to within 4 inches of ground level - Oak trees greater than 1 inch DBH are to be reserved - Strict invasive species prevention and environmental protection measures - Procurement Details: - Award to lowest responsible bidder - Electronic submission via Swift Portal - OEMs: - No OEMs are specifically named, but Davco and Diamond are recommended brands for rotary brush mowers - Period of Performance: - Work must be substantially complete by October 2, 2026, and fully completed by October 16, 2026 - Contract effective upon signatures; work may be suspended due to environmental conditions - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on acreage and typical rates, estimated range: $50,000–$150,000 - Notable Requirements: - Specialized equipment and experienced operators to minimize environmental impact - Compliance with all DNR specifications and environmental safeguards

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to mow and/or mulch all specified standing woody vegetation in two Native Prairie Bank locations (Excel 5-1 NPB and Marsh Grove 36-1 NPB), covering approximately 98 acres of prairie and parkland habitats. The solicitation requires electronic submission of bids through the Swift Portal, with no email or faxed responses accepted. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions. Vendors must include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, and use tax in their unit price.

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