burn_piles.pdf

This is a map document related to a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the Mound Prairie Scientific and Natural Area (SNA) Woody Removal Project. The project involves the mechanical and chemical removal and treatment of buckthorn and other specified woody species across approximately 30 total acres within Mound Prairie SNA over two seasons. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicide, licensing, and fees necessary to complete the work. Site visits can be arranged by contacting Project Supervisor Nick Partington at 651-706-3576. All bid responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal by the specified deadline, with responses to the latest event version (which includes Addendum 1) required to avoid bid rejection. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms and conditions, with the State reserving the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total as deemed most advantageous.

Unit pricing must include all costs associated with labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and applicable taxes with no exceptions. The burn pile authorization map indicates designated staging areas, forestry road access, OHV access routes, and approved burn pile locations for Tasks 1 and 3 of the project. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project. Contractors requiring assistance with Swift Portal registration or bid response completion may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. The State reserves the right to reject any responses deemed nonresponsive to solicitation requirements, and the DNR will serve as the determining factor regarding vendor specification compliance.