DNR_RFB_Blue_Mounds_10-1_Woody_Removal.pdf

This is a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for woody vegetation removal services at Blue Mounds 10-1 Native Prairie Bank in Pope County. The project involves cutting and piling trees on approximately 16 acres, with most trees being 12-24 inches in diameter. Stumps of trees 12 inches or larger must be removed and piled, while stumps less than 12 inches must be flush cut and treated with herbicide. The bid opening is scheduled for February 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM, with work to be completed by June 30, 2025. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal.

The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications and all terms and conditions. Unit pricing must include all costs including labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax and all incidentals necessary for completion. The RFB includes provisions for veteran-owned small business preference of 12% on state procurement for certified businesses, applying to the first $2,000,000 of a solicitation response. Vendors must be registered as either a bidder or supplier to participate, and must submit a completed Equipment Qualification Form with their bid.