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Forestry Mulching and Herbicide Application for Invasive Species Control in Chengwatana State Forest

This opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) focuses on controlling invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle species in the Chengwatana State Forest, Chisago County. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Forester's Office - Scope of Work: - Manual removal and herbicide application targeting buckthorn and non-native honeysuckle - Total area: approximately 11 acres (two jobs, each covering 11 acres) - Products & Services Requested: - Forestry mulching treatment using skid-steer with forestry drum mulcher (minimum 98 HP) - Brushsaw, handsaw, or chainsaw cutting and stump treatment with herbicide - Herbicide application by licensed applicators (Minnesota Department of Agriculture Category A and J) - All necessary labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicide, and incidentals - Key Requirements: - Minimum 2 years' experience in forestry mulching and herbicide application - Ability to identify target invasive and native plant species - Compliance with strict environmental and operational guidelines - Licensed herbicide applicators and insurance compliance - Payment based on satisfactorily completed acres - OEMs & Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to qualified bidders - Required equipment includes skid-steer with forestry drum mulching head, brushsaws/chainsaws/handsaws, backpack or hand sprayers, and pesticide spill kit - Award Criteria: - Lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications and terms - Submission: - Responses must be submitted electronically via the Swift Portal

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicide, and incidentals necessary for manual removal of and herbicide application to control buckthorn and non-native honeysuckle species at the Sunrise Unit within the Chengwatana State Forest located in Chisago County. The total area requiring treatment is approximately eleven (11) acres. The work includes controlling invasive woody species to allow for natural regeneration of native hardwood and shrub species. Responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications and terms.

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