03-RFB_SampleContract-w-Exhibits_FINAL.pdf

The document provided is a Sample Contract with Exhibits for the DNR RFB Cottonwood County Brush Mowing, a state and local contract opportunity issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The solicitation seeks bids for the mowing and/or mulching of standing woody vegetation on approximately 39 acres of prairie habitats across 3 Native Prairie Bank easement sites in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal by the stated deadline. Contractors may schedule a site visit to coordinate with Megan Howell. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions, with the State reserving the right to award items separately, by grouping items, or by total.

The pricing terms require that the unit price include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, and use tax necessary for project completion. A Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project. The solicitation does not mention any set-asides, incumbents, or specific funding requirements and sources.