DNR_RFB_2026-581_LQP_WMA_Tree_Removal.pdf

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DNR RFB 2026-581 LQP WMA Tree Removal
Solicitation number
2000017867
Issued by
Chisago County, Minnesota

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This Request for Bid (RFB) is issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for tree removal services on the Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area located in Chippewa County. The project encompasses two separate tracts—the Aamot and Engebretson Tracts—totaling 80 acres of designated woody material requiring cutting, stump treatment with herbicide, and either pile and burn or removal from the site. Interested contractors must submit bids electronically through the Swift Portal by 2:00 PM on January 29, 2026. Site visits are available by contacting Nick Trauba, MN DNR Assistant Area Wildlife Manager, at 320-297-0410 or Nicholas.Trauba@state.mn.us. The project completion deadline is April 3, 2026. 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. No information regarding contract term or renewal options is provided in the solicitation documents.

Bidders must submit separate lump-sum prices for each tract (Engebretson and Aamot), with unit prices required to include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and any other costs necessary for project completion. All bidders must respond to the latest event version and comply with responder declarations and special terms and conditions to avoid rejection. Prospective contractors must be registered in the Swift Portal system and must provide proof of insurance if awarded. The solicitation indicates that Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project. Bids will be accepted only through the Swift Portal; email and faxed responses will not be accepted. Contractors requiring assistance with registration or response completion may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. The buyer contact is Cindy Gail Lee at Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us or 651-259-5509.

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Event Description DNR 2026-581 Lac qui Parle WMA Tree Removal

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: cutting, stump treatment with herbicide, and pile and burn, or remove from the site, all designated woody material contained within two project areas. The project areas are on the Aamot and Engebretson Tracts of Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area in Chippewa County.

The total project area is 80 acres. Maps are attached.

For site visit contact:

Nick Trauba, MN DNR Assistant Area Wildlife Manager Office: 320-297-0410 // Email: Nicholas.Trauba@state.mn.us

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

You must enter a bid amount in the Your Unit Bid Price Field.

General Comments

- 2026-581 Bid Specifications and Terms

- 2026-581 Vendor Qualification Form

General Questions Question Response

GENERAL TERMS:

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

Event Details

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509

Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017867 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-581 LQP WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/15/2026 14:00:00 01/29/2026 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.

rejection of your response or portions thereof.

Yes

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

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509

Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017867 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-581 LQP WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/15/2026 14:00:00 01/29/2026 14:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Response Comments

CONTRACT OBLIGATION:

Name, Title, e-mail and Phone number of individual authorized to contractually obligate company.

Response Comments

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

VENDOR CONTACT:

Enter the name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address of your contact person during the project.

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509

Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017867 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-581 LQP WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/15/2026 14:00:00 01/29/2026 14:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Question Response

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS:

Can you meet the service dates as stated in the solicitation?

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?

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509

Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017867 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-581 LQP WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/15/2026 14:00:00 01/29/2026 14:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

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

Response Comments

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

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509

Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017867 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-581 LQP WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/15/2026 14:00:00 01/29/2026 14:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Question Response 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 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

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509

Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017867 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-581 LQP WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/15/2026 14:00:00 01/29/2026 14:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No 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 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 including the Vendor 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

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509

Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017867 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-581 LQP WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/15/2026 14:00:00 01/29/2026 14:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509

Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017867 Sell RFx 8 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-581 LQP WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/15/2026 14:00:00 01/29/2026 14:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Line Details

Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: LUMP Bid Qty: 1

Reserve Price: No

Description: 2026-581 Lac qui Parle WMA Tree Removal Engebretson Tract

Question Response What is your price to perform tree removal services on the Engebretson Tract?

Response Comments

Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: LUMP Bid Qty: 1

Reserve Price: No

Description: 2026-581 Lac qui Parle WMA Tree Removal Aamot Tract

Question Response What is your price to perform tree removal services on the Aarnot Tract?

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509

Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017867 Sell RFx 9 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-581 LQP WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/15/2026 14:00:00 01/29/2026 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: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509

Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017867 Sell RFx 10 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-581 LQP WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/15/2026 14:00:00 01/29/2026 14:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: LUMP Description: 2026-581 Lac qui Parle WMA Tree Removal Engebretson Tract

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 FAW LAC QUI PARLE

14047 20TH ST NW

WATSON MN 56295-1113

United States

Quantity: 1 Due Date: 04/03/2026 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: LUMP Description: 2026-581 Lac qui Parle WMA Tree Removal Aamot Tract

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 FAW LAC QUI PARLE

14047 20TH ST NW

WATSON MN 56295-1113

United States

Quantity: 1 Due Date: 04/03/2026 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509

Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017867 Sell RFx 11 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-581 LQP WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/15/2026 14:00:00 01/29/2026 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: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509

Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017867 Sell RFx 12 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-581 LQP WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/15/2026 14:00:00 01/29/2026 14:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

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