Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018831

Provencher Wildlife Management Area Wetland Restoration and Site Stabilization

Minnesota seeks a contractor for wetland restoration and site stabilization at Provencher Wildlife Management Area. - Government buyer: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Fish & Wildlife Division; the solicitation also identifies the State of Minnesota Department of Administration. Project contact: Barbara Swanson. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEMs, manufacturers, or contractor vendors are named. The DNR supplies the native seed mix; the contractor supplies the oats cover crop and MnDOT Type 1 mulch. MnDOT is referenced as the mulch specification source. - Scope and quantities: - Mobilization: 1 lump sum; site preparation: 1 lump sum. - Drainage-tile removal: 1,300 LF; tile investigation: 1,250 LF. - Sediment-area excavation and spoil placement: 5,736 CY across seven areas; two plugs are also part of the project. - Category 20 natural-netting erosion-control blanket: 1,400 SY; 9-inch natural-netting straw wattles: 1,150 LF; construction exit: 1 each. - Construction stormwater permit: 1 lump sum; cultivation: 4.5 acres; sowing and mulching: 4.5 acres. - Notable requirements: A fully integrated GPS machine-controlled dozer is required for sediment-removal areas and plugs; machine control is also required for specified boundary marking. A fully integrated GPS machine-controlled excavator is required for pipeline installations. Equipment operators must have at least 150 hours of relevant operating experience. Clean equipment before site entry to prevent invasive-weed spread, and avoid rutting and soil compaction. Obtain the required construction stormwater permit before work; plans specify 60 tons of washed rock for the construction exit. Apply contractor-provided oats cover crop and MnDOT Type 1 mulch at 2 tons per acre, disc-anchored; use the DNR-provided native seed. Applicable prevailing-wage requirements apply. - Performance: Approximately four months in 2027, with substantial completion followed by final completion; no option years or annual subscription are stated.

Description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeks bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals to restore wetlands and stabilize the site at Provencher Wildlife Management Area in Meeker County. Work includes sediment removal, vegetation clearing and site preparation, drainage tile investigation and removal, cultivation of disturbed areas, and seeding and mulching for stabilization. Bids must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by November 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, using the event Price Schedule and required qualification forms. The contract is anticipated to run from May 3 through August 20, 2027.

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