Minnesota Supplier Systems #2027-086

Mechanical Site Preparation for Conifer Reforestation in Cass County, MN

This opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) focuses on mechanical site preparation for conifer reforestation in Cass County, MN. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Project location: Pillsbury State Forest, Cass County near Nisswa - Scope of Work: - Mechanical preparation of 11.5 acres for conifer reforestation - Includes slash raking/shearing and windrowing or piling slash to prepare the seedbed - All labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals must be provided by the contractor - Equipment Requirements: - Crawler tractor with minimum 90 horsepower at the flywheel - Dedicated mounted Rockland rock rake (or equivalent) with 6-8 teeth and at least 12 inches soil penetration - Cat D5 (or equivalent) dozer with state-supplied bind-on Rockland rock rake (state provides and transports attachment) - Bidders must submit equipment details: year, make, model, horsepower - Products/Services Requested: - 11.5 acres of mechanical site preparation (slash raking/shearing and windrowing/piling) - 11.5 acres of rock rake preparation (Tract#1 Area 142 S1-T134-R30W) - Notable Requirements: - Award to lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications - Access to site is excellent - Responses must be submitted electronically via SWIFT Supplier Portal - OEMs Highlighted: - Rockland Manufacturing (rock rake attachments) - Caterpillar Inc. (Cat D5 dozer) - No specific vendors or resellers are named; solicitation is open to all qualified suppliers meeting equipment and service requirements.

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals required for mechanical preparation for conifer reforestation on one tract of approximately 11.5 acres. The work involves slash raking/shearing and windrowing or piling slash to prepare the seedbed for conifer establishment. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Swift Portal and comply with all specifications and terms. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all requirements.

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