Minnesota Supplier Systems #2027-269

Woody Invasive Species Removal and Chemical Treatment at Schueler WMA, Fillmore County

This opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) focuses on the removal and chemical treatment of woody invasive species at Schueler Wildlife Management Area in Fillmore County. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Assistant Area Wildlife Manager: Donald Ramsden - Contact: Susan K. Crapser - Scope of Work: - Removal and chemical treatment of woody invasive species (buckthorn, honeysuckle, oriental bittersweet, multiflora rose, Japanese barberry, box elder) across approximately 35 acres - Basal bark, cut stump, and foliar herbicide applications - Hand mechanical cutting required (brush saws, chainsaws); brush mowing not permitted - Follow-up foliar herbicide treatment for resprouts and seedlings - Products & Materials: - Herbicides: Garlon 3A, Garlon 4 Ultra, Vastlan, or equivalent (triclopyr-based) - Non-ionic surfactant for foliar application - Notable Requirements: - Geospatial tracking and progress reporting - Adherence to environmental and safety standards - Proof of completion of at least one similar contract (minimum $30,000, 35 acres) in past 24 months - Current Minnesota Commercial Pesticide Applicators License - Completion of Contractor Qualification Form - No specific OEMs or vendors named; opportunity is open to qualified contractors - Award to lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications - Performance period includes fall 2026 treatment and summer 2027 follow-up, with completion by October 10, 2027

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to remove and chemically treat woody invasive species including buckthorn, honeysuckle, oriental bittersweet, multi-flora rose, Japanese barberry, and box elder. The treatment involves basal herbicide application and/or cut stump herbicide application with hand mechanical cutting using brush saws and chainsaws (no brush mowing) on approximately 35 acres within Schueler WMA located in Fillmore County, Minnesota. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, and unit prices must include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, and use tax. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and terms.

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