Summary of 2027-321 Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment

This is a Request for Bid (RFB) document issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for invasive species removal and treatment services on the Mathy Tract of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge in Goodview, Minnesota. The project encompasses labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to remove and chemically treat approximately 9 acres of woody vegetation, with primary target species including Siberian elm, eastern red cedar, buckthorn, and honeysuckle. Treatment methods include herbicide application, mastication via forestry mower, and hand mechanical cutting using brush saws and chainsaws. The scope includes two phases: an initial treatment and one follow-up treatment. A non-mandatory site tour is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the Mathy Tract location in Winona County, accessible through private property at 16723 Forgotten Lane, Minnesota City, MN 55959 (T110N R9W Section 19). All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, with no email or faxed submissions accepted.

Unit pricing must include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and any other expenses necessary for project completion. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms and conditions. Responses that do not comply with solicitation requirements will be rejected as nonresponsive. Contractors requiring assistance with registration or response completion may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. All vendors are responsible for reviewing all attached documents and ensuring compliance with project requirements.