Minnesota Supplier Systems #2027-235

Minnesota DNR Rock Ridge WMA Tree Removal Project Solicitation

This opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks a contractor for the Rock Ridge Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Tree Removal project in Cottonwood County, near Comfrey. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Office of State Procurement - Contact: Barbara Swanson - Scope of Work: - Complete three main jobs: - Tree and brush cutting, including removal of all trees and shrubs over 3 feet tall or 3 inches in diameter - Stump removal and grubbing, including removal of stumps and roots to leave a smooth corridor - Herbicide treatment of all cut stumps and stems over 3 inches (hand wand application only) - Pile burning of all cut and grubbed materials in designated areas, with strict control and compliance with open burning laws - Salvage topsoil and fill depressions as required - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or branded products; focus is on labor, equipment, materials, and licensed herbicide application - Contractor must provide all necessary tools, transportation, and incidentals - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must hold a valid herbicide applicator license - Demonstrated experience with similar large-acreage tree removal projects - Compliance with environmental and safety standards - Avoid work on specified dates and weekends - Submission of Contractor Qualification Form - Award to lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications - Period of Performance: - Contract effective upon award, with substantial completion required by December 17, 2026, and final completion by December 31, 2026 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified contractors with relevant experience and licensing.

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals to complete three jobs: tree and brush cutting and stump removal with herbicide treatment for trees and stems over 3 inches; cutting trees and grubbing tree stumps to remove trees, stumps, and roots; and conducting pile burning of the cut and grubbed tree materials. The project requires compliance with all specifications and terms, and bids must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms.

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