DNR_RFB_Arlington_WMA_Tree_Removal.pdf
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- DNR RFB Arlington WMA Tree Removal
- Solicitation number
- 2000018577
- Issued by
- St. Louis County, Minnesota
About this file
This is a Request for Bid (RFB) document issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for tree removal and invasive species treatment at the Arlington Wildlife Management Area located in Sibley County. The project encompasses three distinct job lines: cutting, stump treating with herbicide, piling, and burning of designated woody material across 124 acres; invasive species cutting and stump treating on 10 acres; and follow-up foliar herbicide treatment of resprouts and new growth of buckthorn and honeysuckle on 10 acres. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal by September 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT, with a project completion deadline of June 18, 2027. The bid solicitation was released on August 24, 2026. No site visit or bidders' conference information is specified in the document. 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.
Pricing must be submitted on a per-acre basis for each of the three job lines, with unit prices required to include all labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and all other costs necessary for project completion. The Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project. Bidders must be registered in the Swift Portal system and must comply with all Responder Declarations and requirements detailed in the solicitation attachments. Mandatory attachments include completed Solicitation Attachments (document 2027-099 Attachments A to E) and proof of a Minnesota Pesticide Applicator License. The solicitation includes information regarding the state's Small Business Procurement Program, with inquiries directed to Amy L. Archer at 218/328-8955 or Amy.Archer@state.mn.us. Bidders must also provide proof of insurance as detailed in the event terms and conditions. Failure to comply with solicitation requirements will result in bid rejection, and failure to respond to the latest event version may also result in disqualification.
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Event Description 2027-134 Arlington Wildlife Management Area Tree Removal
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicide and incidentals necessary to cut, stump treat with herbicide, pile and burn or remove from site all designated woody material within a 124-acre area on the Arlington WMA as well as follow-up foliar herbicide treat resprouts/new growth of buckthorn and honeysuckle in a 10-acre sub-section of the original treatment area all located in Sibley 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
* 2027-134 Request for Bid
2027-134 Attachments A to E 2027-134 Sample Contract & Exhibits
General Questions Question Ideal Response
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, Event Details
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Archer,Amy L Phone: 218/328-8955 Fax #:
Email: Amy.Archer@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018577 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Arlington WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time
08/24/2026 07:00:00 CDT 09/08/2026 14:00:00 CDT
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.
• 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/counties )
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 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.)
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
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
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes
Response Comments
Upload all required or requested attachments here.
1. All bidders must attach their completed Solicitation Attachments document #2 2027-099 Attachments A to E.
2. Minnesota Pesticide Applicator License.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.
Your bid will need to be edited online to include attachment responses.
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Archer,Amy L Phone: 218/328-8955 Fax #:
Email: Amy.Archer@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018577 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Arlington WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time
08/24/2026 07:00:00 CDT 09/08/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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)
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
INSURANCE:
If awarded, will you provide proof of insurance as detailed in the event? Yes
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Archer,Amy L Phone: 218/328-8955 Fax #:
Email: Amy.Archer@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018577 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Arlington WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time
08/24/2026 07:00:00 CDT 09/08/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 124 UOM: ACRE Bid Qty: 124 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: 2027-134 Arlington WMA Tree Removal Per Bid Specifications WHAT IS YOUR PER ACRE PRICE TO COMPLETE JOB #1 OF CUTTING/STUMP TREATING/PILING AND BURNING?
Question Response
WHAT IS YOUR PER ACRE PRICE TO COMPLETE JOB #1 OF
CUTTING/STUMP TREATING/PILING AND BURNING?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 10 UOM: ACRE Bid Qty: 10 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: 2027-134 Arlington WMA Tree Removal Per Bid Specifications WHAT IS YOUR PER ACRE PRICE TO COMPLETE JOB #2 OF INVASIVES ONLY CUTTING AND STUMP TREATING?
Question Response
WHAT IS YOUR PER ACRE PRICE TO COMPLETE JOB #2 OF
INVASIVES ONLY CUTTING AND STUMP TREATING?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Archer,Amy L Phone: 218/328-8955 Fax #:
Email: Amy.Archer@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018577 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Arlington WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time
08/24/2026 07:00:00 CDT 09/08/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line: 3 Item ID: Line Qty: 10 UOM: ACRE Bid Qty: 10 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: 2027-134 Arlington WMA Tree Removal Per Bid Specifications WHAT IS YOUR PER ACRE PRICE TO COMPLETE JOB #3 OF INVASIVES ONLY FOLLOW-UP FOLIAR TREATMENT?
Question Response
WHAT IS YOUR PER ACRE PRICE TO COMPLETE JOB #3 OF
INVASIVES ONLY FOLLOW-UP FOLIAR TREATMENT?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Archer,Amy L Phone: 218/328-8955 Fax #:
Email: Amy.Archer@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018577 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Arlington WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time
08/24/2026 07:00:00 CDT 09/08/2026 14:00:00 CDT
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.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Archer,Amy L Phone: 218/328-8955 Fax #:
Email: Amy.Archer@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018577 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Arlington WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time
08/24/2026 07:00:00 CDT 09/08/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 124 UOM: ACRE Description: 2027-134 Arlington WMA Tree Removal
Per Bid Specifications WHAT IS YOUR PER ACRE PRICE TO COMPLETE JOB #1 OF CUTTING/STUMP TREATING/PILING AND BURNING?
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 NICOLLET
501 9TH ST
NICOLLET MN 56074-2038
United States
Quantity: 124 Due Date: 06/18/2027 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 10 UOM: ACRE Description: 2027-134 Arlington WMA Tree Removal
Per Bid Specifications WHAT IS YOUR PER ACRE PRICE TO COMPLETE JOB #2 OF INVASIVES ONLY CUTTING AND STUMP TREATING?
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 NICOLLET
501 9TH ST
NICOLLET MN 56074-2038
United States
Quantity: 10 Due Date: 06/18/2027 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Archer,Amy L Phone: 218/328-8955 Fax #:
Email: Amy.Archer@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018577 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Arlington WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time
08/24/2026 07:00:00 CDT 09/08/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line: 3 Item ID: Line Qty: 10 UOM: ACRE Description: 2027-134 Arlington WMA Tree Removal
Per Bid Specifications WHAT IS YOUR PER ACRE PRICE TO COMPLETE JOB #3 OF INVASIVES ONLY FOLLOW-UP FOLIAR TREATMENT?
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 NICOLLET
501 9TH ST
NICOLLET MN 56074-2038
United States
Quantity: 10 Due Date: 06/18/2027 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Archer,Amy L Phone: 218/328-8955 Fax #:
Email: Amy.Archer@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018577 Sell RFx 8 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Arlington WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time
08/24/2026 07:00:00 CDT 09/08/2026 14:00:00 CDT
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.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Archer,Amy L Phone: 218/328-8955 Fax #:
Email: Amy.Archer@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018577 Sell RFx 9 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Arlington WMA Tree Removal Start Time Finish Time
08/24/2026 07:00:00 CDT 09/08/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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