DNR_Deer_River_Spring_Invasive_Species_Treatment.pdf
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- DNR Deer River Spring Invasive Species Treatment
- Solicitation number
- 2000018206
- Issued by
- Jackson County, Minnesota
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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for broadcast herbicide treatment of invasive species across approximately 156.6 acres of right-of-way access in Koochiching and Itasca Counties. The project, identified as DNR Construction & Services 2026-839, seeks to treat herbaceous invasive species including wild parsnip, spotted knapweed, common tansy, bull thistle, Canada thistle, and plumeless thistle. The solicitation opened on April 4, 2026, at 10:19:50 AM and closes on May 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The work must be completed and delivered to DNR FOR NORTHOME, 12006 HWY 1 E, Northome, MN 56661-8050, by June 30, 2026. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal; email and faxed responses will not be accepted. Contractors requiring assistance with registration may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. The state reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total, whichever is deemed most advantageous.
Bids must be submitted on a per-acre basis for the broadcast herbicide application, with unit pricing required to include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and all other expenses necessary for project completion. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications and all terms and conditions. Respondents must acknowledge compliance with all special terms, conditions, and specifications, and certify their ability to meet service requirements. Proof of insurance must be provided if awarded. Minnesota resident vendors may claim preference status if they meet statutory requirements. The solicitation encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses located in economically disadvantaged counties through the State's Small Business Procurement Program. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project. All questions should be directed to the buyer, Alexandra N. Staley, at alexandra.staley@state.mn.us.
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Event Description
DNR CONSTRUCTION & SERVICES
2026-839 Deer River Spring Invasive Species Treatment
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids to broadcast treat herbaceous species (parsnip, spotted knapweed, common tansy, and various thistle) of approximately 156.6 acres of right-of-way access within Koochiching and Itasca County.
All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal. No e-mail or faxed responses will be accepted. Contractors needing help with registration and/or completing their response to this Event may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1.
Failure to respond to latest event version may result in bid rejection.
Please be aware that there are attachments to this event. The vendor is responsible for reviewing all attachments and complying with all requirements to this Event. DNR will be the determining factor if vendor meets specifications. All questions should be directed to the buyer listed in this event.
Unit price must include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax and all else necessary for completion of the project. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project.
Award--Item, Group, Total: Responses that do not comply with the solicitation will be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping items, or by total, whichever is deemed most advantageous to the State.
Once you have completed and submitted your response, you will receive a system confirmation message that your response has been ‘accepted’. Print and save the confirmation for your file. If you’re having trouble submitting your response, call the Help Desk at 651-201-8100 – Option No. 1
General Comments
- Specifications and Terms
General Questions Question Response
RESPONDER DECLARATION
Do you acknowledge and certify compliance with all Responder Declarations stated in Section 1 of the event?
Exceptions detailed in other locations within the response will not be considered.
WARNING: Any exceptions taken may be cause for rejection of your response or portions thereof.
Yes
Event Details
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Staley,Alexandra N Phone:
Email: alexandra.staley@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018206 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR Deer River Spring Invasive Species Treatment Start Time Finish Time 04/04/2026 10:19:50 05/01/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
In order to participate in this event YOU MUST BE REGISTERED as either a bidder or a supplier.
Response Comments
SPECIAL TERMS:
Do you accept all the Special Terms and Conditions stated in the Event?
Exceptions detailed in other locations within the response will not be considered.
WARNING: Any exceptions taken may be cause for rejection of your response or portions thereof.
Yes
Response Comments
SPECIFICATIONS:
Can you meet the specifications called for in the event?
Exceptions detailed in other locations within the response will not be considered.
WARNING: Any exceptions taken may be cause for rejection of your response or portions thereof.
Yes
Response Comments
CONTRACT OBLIGATION:
Name, Title, e-mail and Phone number of individual authorized to contractually obligate company.
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Staley,Alexandra N Phone:
Email: alexandra.staley@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018206 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR Deer River Spring Invasive Species Treatment Start Time Finish Time 04/04/2026 10:19:50 05/01/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
PREPARED BY:
Name, Title, e-mail, phone and fax numbers of individual who prepared the response.
Response Comments
AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT:
By selecting the Yes button, you are officially approving the document and indicating you are authorized to submit this document on behalf of your entity or organization.
Yes
Response Comments
SERVICE CONTACT:
Enter the name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address of your contact person during the service.
Response Comments
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:
Can you meet the service dates as stated in the solicitation?
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Staley,Alexandra N Phone:
Email: alexandra.staley@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018206 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR Deer River Spring Invasive Species Treatment Start Time Finish Time 04/04/2026 10:19:50 05/01/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Question Response
Yes
Response Comments
STATE OF MINNESOTA RESIDENT VENDOR
In accordance with Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 142, Article 3, Section 16, amending Minn. Stat. § 16C.02, subd. 13, a “Resident Vendor” means a person, firm, or corporation that:
(1) is authorized to conduct business in the state of Minnesota on the date a solicitation for a contract is first advertised or announced. It includes a foreign corporation duly authorized to engage in business in Minnesota;
(2) has paid unemployment taxes or income taxes in this state during the 12 calendar months immediately preceding submission of the bid or proposal for which any preference is sought;
(3) has a business address in the state; and
(4) has affirmatively claimed that status in the bid or proposal submission.
To receive recognition as a Minnesota Resident Vendor ( “Resident Vendor”), your company must meet each element of the statutory definition above by the solicitation opening date and time.
Resident Vendor status may be considered for purposes of resolving tied low bids or the application of a reciprocal preference.
Are you claiming Resident status?
BY ANSWERING ‘’YES’’ TO THIS QUESTION, YOU ARE
CERTIFYING YOUR COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS SET
FORTH HEREIN AND CLAIMING RESIDENT VENDOR STATUS IN
YOUR BID OR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Yes
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Staley,Alexandra N Phone:
Email: alexandra.staley@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018206 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR Deer River Spring Invasive Species Treatment Start Time Finish Time 04/04/2026 10:19:50 05/01/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
ORGANIZATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Select the appropriate legal description of your business organization. Select One
Options: Independent Contractor Sole Proprietor Corporation Incorporated
LLC
Other-Please Specify
Response Comments
INSURANCE:
If awarded, will you provide proof of insurance as detailed in the event?
Yes
Response Comments
PROMPT PAY:
What prompt pay discounts will you offer? If Other, then specify the terms in the comments section. Select All That Apply
Options: 1% in 30 2% in 30 3% in 30 1% in 10, Net 30 2% in 10, Net 30 3% in 10, Net 30 5% in 10, Net 30 1% in 15, Net 30 2% in 15, Net 30
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Staley,Alexandra N Phone:
Email: alexandra.staley@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018206 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR Deer River Spring Invasive Species Treatment Start Time Finish Time 04/04/2026 10:19:50 05/01/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
3% in 15, Net 30 1% in 20, Net 30 2% in 20, Net 30 3% in 20, Net 30 Net 30 Other None
Response Comments
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Is your business based in Minnesota and considered small according to the OSP small business size standards? The link below provides size standard requirements. Please note (all web addresses can be copied and pasted into a web browser for further review) https://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/size
And:
Is your business a for-profit business that is majority owned, operated and controlled by:
• a racial minority,
• a woman,
• a person with a substantial physical disability,
• a veteran or service-disabled veteran, or is your business
• located in, or the owner lives in, an economically disadvantaged county?
http://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/ed/co unties )
If your company meets these basic criteria, it may be eligible for certification in the state’s Small Business Procurement Program. For more information on eligibility requirements please visit https://sbcp.mn.gov/. You can also contact the Office of Equity in Procurement at Procurement.Equity@state.mn.us or 651-201-2402 for further information.
• Do you believe your company meets the criteria listed above?
• Your response to this question is for informational
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Staley,Alexandra N Phone:
Email: alexandra.staley@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018206 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR Deer River Spring Invasive Species Treatment Start Time Finish Time 04/04/2026 10:19:50 05/01/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No purposes only. If you select YES, and are not certified, a member of the Office of Equity in Procurement will contact you to provide additional information regarding the State’s Small Business Procurement Program. (Responders must select Yes or No to continue submitting their response.)
Yes
Response Comments
Upload all required or requested attachments here.
Qualification Form
A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.
Response Comments
If you fail to upload attachments requested in the solicitation, your response may be disqualified. Have you uploaded the required or requested attachments?
(Yes / No)
Yes
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Staley,Alexandra N Phone:
Email: alexandra.staley@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018206 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR Deer River Spring Invasive Species Treatment Start Time Finish Time 04/04/2026 10:19:50 05/01/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 156.6 UOM: ACRE Bid Qty: 156.6
Reserve Price: No
Description: 2026-839 Deer River Spring Invasive Species Treatment What is the price per acre of broadcast herbicide application?
What is the price per acre of broadcast herbicide application to treat herbaceous species?
Species include: wild parsnip, spotted knapweed, common tansy, bull thistle, Canada thistle and plumeless thistle.
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Staley,Alexandra N Phone:
Email: alexandra.staley@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018206 Sell RFx 8 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR Deer River Spring Invasive Species Treatment Start Time Finish Time 04/04/2026 10:19:50 05/01/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Bidder Information Firm Name:
Name: Signature: Date:
Phone #: Fax #:
Street Address:
City & State: Zip Code:
Email:
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Staley,Alexandra N Phone:
Email: alexandra.staley@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018206 Sell RFx 9 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR Deer River Spring Invasive Species Treatment Start Time Finish Time 04/04/2026 10:19:50 05/01/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 156.6 UOM: ACRE Description: 2026-839 Deer River Spring Invasive Species Treatment
What is the price per acre of broadcast herbicide application?
Item Specifications
Manufacturer:
Mfg Item ID:
Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:
Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:
Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:
Item Size: Item Color:
Shipping Information
Schedule: 1 Ship To: DNR FOR NORTHOME
12006 HWY 1 E
NORTHOME MN 56661-8050
United States
Quantity: 156.6 Due Date: 06/30/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Staley,Alexandra N Phone:
Email: alexandra.staley@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018206 Sell RFx 10 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR Deer River Spring Invasive Species Treatment Start Time Finish Time 04/04/2026 10:19:50 05/01/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix B - Terms & Conditions
1. Please review the attached Terms and Conditions attached to the event.
Last Updated: 12/24/2018
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Staley,Alexandra N Phone:
Email: alexandra.staley@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018206 Sell RFx 11 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR Deer River Spring Invasive Species Treatment Start Time Finish Time 04/04/2026 10:19:50 05/01/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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