2027-062_Equipment_Specification_Form.pdf

This Equipment Specification Form is associated with a Request for Bids issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for non-native Phragmites treatment services across the state. The project encompasses treatment of 604 sites divided into seven work bid groups, with contractors required to provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicides, and incidentals necessary for the work. Bidders must utilize appropriate equipment for each site and apply either an aquatic formulation of imazapyr herbicide or, when using backpack or handheld sprayers, an aquatic formulation of glyphosate herbicide. Responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, with the Department of Natural Resources serving as the determining factor for vendor specification compliance. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total as deemed most advantageous.

Unit pricing must be comprehensive and include all associated costs encompassing labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and all other expenses necessary for project completion. The Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project. Award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications, terms, and conditions outlined in the solicitation. Vendors are responsible for reviewing all attachments and complying with all event requirements. Contractors requiring assistance with Swift Portal registration or response completion may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. Responses that do not comply with solicitation requirements will be deemed nonresponsive and rejected, and failure to respond to the latest event version may result in bid rejection.