Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018663

Mechanical Preparation Services for Conifer Reforestation in Cass County, MN (Pillsbury Rock Rake REBID)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for mechanical preparation services to support conifer reforestation on an 11.5-acre tract in Cass County, Pillsbury State Forest. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Contact: Susan K. Crapser - Scope of Work: - Mechanical preparation of approximately 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 required - Equipment Requirements: - Crawler tractor with minimum 90 horsepower at the flywheel - Dedicated mounted Rockland rock rake (or equivalent) with 6-8 teeth, capable of at least 12 inches soil penetration - Cat D5 (or equivalent) dozer with state-supplied bind-on Rockland rock rake - DNR will provide and transport the bind-on rake if used, but not load/unload - OEMs Referenced: - Rockland (rock rake manufacturer) - Caterpillar (Cat) (dozer manufacturer) - Products/Services Requested: - Mechanical preparation for conifer reforestation (slash raking/shearing, windrowing/piling) for 11.5 acres - Notable Requirements: - Award to lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications - Emphasis on inclusion of small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities - Bids must be submitted electronically via the SWIFT Supplier Portal - Completion required by December 31, 2026, or when ground freezes, whichever is sooner

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for mechanical preparation for conifer reforestation on one tract totaling approximately 11.5 acres in Cass County, Minnesota. The work includes labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to slash rake/shear and windrow or pile slash to prepare the seedbed for conifer establishment. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal by September 15, 2026. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms.

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