Event Description 2026-594 Jay Cooke State Park Tree Removal

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: the removal of trees near Jay Cooke State Park due to spruce budworm and emerald ash borer forest health issues in the area. The goal of this project is to cut and remove trees identified within the project area boundaries. The trees being removed are spruce, fir, and ash.

Materials must be hauled off-site. Cutting will require traffic control, safety signs, and coordination with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for potential lane closures.

MANDATORY PRE-BID SITE VISIT.

A mandatory pre-bid site visit will take place at Jay Cooke State Park, February 4th, 2026 at 1:00 PM. The park is located at: 780 E Highway 210, Carlton, MN 55718.

Responses received from responders that did not attend the pre-bid meeting will be rejected.

You must enter a bid amount in the Your Unit Bid Price Fields. A lump sum amount is required for line 1, and a per tree amount is required for line 2. A price per tree is required but not does not affect the award.

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

- 2026-594 Bid Specifications and Terms

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.

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 R2901-2000017909 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-594 Jay Cooke SP Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/27/2026 12:00:00 03/10/2026 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.

WARNING: Any exceptions taken may be cause for 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 R2901-2000017909 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-594 Jay Cooke SP Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/27/2026 12:00:00 03/10/2026 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 R2901-2000017909 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-594 Jay Cooke SP Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/27/2026 12:00:00 03/10/2026 14:00:00

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

Question Response

Response Comments

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?

BY ANSWERING ‘’YES’’ TO THIS QUESTION, YOU ARE

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 R2901-2000017909 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-594 Jay Cooke SP Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/27/2026 12:00:00 03/10/2026 14:00:00

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

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

Options: 1% in 30 2% in 30

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 R2901-2000017909 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-594 Jay Cooke SP Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/27/2026 12:00:00 03/10/2026 14:00:00

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

Question Response 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 https://sbcp.mn.gov/. You can also contact the Office of Equity in Procurement at

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 R2901-2000017909 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-594 Jay Cooke SP Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/27/2026 12:00:00 03/10/2026 14:00:00

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

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.

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: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509

Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017909 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-594 Jay Cooke SP Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/27/2026 12:00:00 03/10/2026 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: Base Bid: Estimated 2.5 miles along Highway 210 and an estimated 8 acres in the campground as indicated on the attached maps.

Question Response What is your lump sum price to cut and remove trees along the Highway 210 cutting area?

Response Comments

Line: 3 Item ID: Line Qty: 50 UOM: EACH Bid Qty: 50

Reserve Price: No

Description: Additional Bid Trees: Up to 50 additional trees in the campground area. Price per tree is required but not does not affect the award.

Question Response What is the price per tree to cut and remove up to 50 trees in the campground area?

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 R2901-2000017909 Sell RFx 8 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-594 Jay Cooke SP Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/27/2026 12:00:00 03/10/2026 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 R2901-2000017909 Sell RFx 9 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-594 Jay Cooke SP Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/27/2026 12:00:00 03/10/2026 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: Base Bid: Estimated 2.5 miles along Highway 210 and an estimated 8 acres in the campground as indicated on the attached maps.

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 PAT JAY COOKE STATE PARK

780 HWY 210

CARLTON MN 55718-5003

United States

Quantity: 1 Due Date: 04/30/2026 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Line: 3 Item ID: Line Qty: 50 UOM: EACH Description: Additional Bid Trees: Up to 50 additional trees in the campground area. Price per tree is required but not does not affect the award.

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 PAT JAY COOKE STATE PARK

780 HWY 210

CARLTON MN 55718-5003

United States

Quantity: 50 Due Date: 04/30/2026 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 R2901-2000017909 Sell RFx 10 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-594 Jay Cooke SP Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/27/2026 12:00:00 03/10/2026 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 R2901-2000017909 Sell RFx 11 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB 2026-594 Jay Cooke SP Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time 01/27/2026 12:00:00 03/10/2026 14:00:00

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