Minnesota Supplier Systems #2027-223

Woody Invasive Removal and Herbicide Treatment at Minnesota Falls 3 Native Prairie Bank

This opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) focuses on removing woody invasive species at the Minnesota Falls 3 Native Prairie Bank Easement in Yellow Medicine County. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Ecological & Water Resources, Conservation Opportunity Area Coordinator - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; herbicide products referenced include Garlon 4, Garlon 4 Ultra, Element 4 (manufactured by Corteva Agriscience) - Products/Services Requested: - Chemical treatment of buckthorn and bush honeysuckle using 25% oil-based triclopyr herbicide (e.g., Garlon 4 or equivalent) on 50 acres - Follow-up chemical treatment on 50 acres - Forestry mowing of dead standing stems on 32 acres - Hand cutting of dead standing stems and living eastern red cedar (<5 ft tall) on 18 acres - Product Line Items: - Basal bark or stump cut treatment (50 acres) - Basal bark follow-up treatment (50 acres) - Forestry mowing (32 acres) - Hand cutting (18 acres) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must use oil-based triclopyr herbicide (25% concentration) with bark oil and dye - Geospatial tracking and biweekly progress reports required - Contractor must have completed similar work ($40,000+, 10+ acres) in past 48 months - Must hold a current Minnesota Commercial Pesticide Applicators License - Environmental and safety compliance required - All responses submitted electronically via SWIFT Supplier Portal - Estimated contract value: $204,600 - Period of performance: From Notice to Proceed through June 30, 2028 (multi-year contract) - The project aims to restore and maintain a high-quality remnant prairie and wetland complex by achieving near-total woody removal, retaining only fire-resistant native hardwoods.

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicide, and incidentals necessary to chemically treat buckthorn and bush honeysuckle using Basal herbicide and hand-cut and treat application on approximately 50 acres within the Minnesota Falls 3 Native Prairie Bank Easement located in Yellow Medicine County. The project aims to maintain the site as a high-quality remnant prairie and wetland complex by achieving near-total woody removal while retaining only fire-resistant native hardwoods. The contract term is anticipated from Notice to Proceed through June 30, 2028, with an estimated contract value of $204,600. Responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by October 2, 2026.

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