Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018639

Buckthorn and Invasive Species Control Services for General Andrew State Forest, MN

This opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) focuses on controlling buckthorn and other invasive woody species in General Andrew State Forest, Pine County, MN. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), including DNR Cambridge Office - Contact: Masami Evans, Masami Hino Evans, Liam McClannahan - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; Garlon 4 herbicide (manufactured by Corteva Agriscience) is referenced as a required product - Products/Services Requested: - Forestry mulching and brush saw treatment on 2 acres - Requires skid-steer with forestry drum mulching head (minimum 98 HP), brushsaws, chainsaws, handsaws - Basal bark and cut stump herbicide application on 16 acres - Application of Garlon 4 herbicide (25% rate in bark oil with color dye) using hand or wand methods - Licensed herbicide applicators required - All labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, permits, licenses, and incidentals - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Minimum 2 years contractor experience in forestry mulching and herbicide application - Licensed herbicide applicators with at least 1 year of experience - Ability to identify invasive and native plant species - Payment based on acres satisfactorily treated; penalties for crop tree damage - Diversity and inclusion emphasized in solicitation - Electronic bid submission via SWIFT Supplier Portal - Estimated contract value: $15,200 - Period of performance: Approximately 8 months, from early September through late April of the following year - No administrative or procedural details included in requirements

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, permits, licenses, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform forestry mulching and brush saw treatment as well as basal bark and cut stump herbicide applications using hand or wand methods to control buckthorn and other invasive woody species on approximately 18 acres within the Willow River area of General Andrew State Forest in Pine County, MN. The project aims to control invasive species and protect native plant communities. Bids 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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