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Hennepin County Birch Island Woods forest enhancement services

Hennepin County is seeking ecological restoration work to improve forest conditions at Birch Island Woods in Eden Prairie. - Buyer and site: Hennepin County Public Works Department, through Purchasing and Contract Services; the site is owned by the City of Eden Prairie. - Project: Enhance 42.8 acres of oak forest and woodland-brushland, principally by controlling buckthorn and other invasive or undesirable woody plants. - Work items: Targeted cutting and debris management, possible on-site pile burning, buckthorn herbicide treatment, and suppression seeding. Estimated treatment areas include 5 acres of suppression seeding, 5 acres per season of spring herbaceous invasive-plant treatment, and up to 15 acres of possible critical cutting. - Seed mix: Contractor must obtain and use the specified buckthorn suppression mix; substitutions require approval. Quantity and manufacturer are not stated. - Key requirements: Protect native vegetation, wetlands, and restricted areas; use heavy equipment only under specified soil and site conditions; follow approved herbicide practices and maintain treatment records. A licensed herbicide applicator and required permits are needed. - Labor requirements: Prevailing wages, applicable fringe benefits, apprenticeship standards, detailed payroll records, and weekly certified payroll reporting through LCPtracker apply to contractors and subcontractors. - Bid information: Submit one total project price, a completed references form, and the herbicide applicator’s license. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEM, seed manufacturer, or contractor is named in the provided materials. Hennepin County and the City of Eden Prairie are government entities, not vendors.

Description

Enhance 42.8 acres of oak forest and woodland-brushland within Birch Island Woods and Conservation Area, owned by the City of Eden Prairie. Work includes removal and management of invasive and undesirable woody species, primarily buckthorn, and follow-up integrated pest management as part of an ongoing forest enhancement initiative. The contract runs from award through June 30, 2028, and requires prevailing-wage compliance and certified payroll reporting through LCP Tracker. Bid security and performance and payment bonds are not required.

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