DNR_RFB_Chengwatana_Buckthorn_Unit_2_Mulching.pdf
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- DNR RFB Chengwatana Buckthorn Unit 2 Mulching
- Solicitation number
- 2000018615
- Issued by
- Carver County, Minnesota
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This is a Request for Bid (RFB) document issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for buckthorn and non-native honeysuckle removal and herbicide treatment services. The project, identified as Event 2027-173, involves manual removal and herbicide application to control invasive species at the Sunrise Unit within the Chengwatana State Forest located in Chisago County, Minnesota. The scope of work encompasses approximately 11 acres requiring treatment, with all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicide, and incidentals to be provided by the contractor. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal by September 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CDT, with a bid opening date of August 25, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CDT. The work is divided into two job line items, each covering 11 acres, with a project completion deadline of December 4, 2026. The agency contact is Amy L. Archer at 218/328-8955 or Amy.Archer@state.mn.us.
Pricing is structured on a per-acre basis for each of the two job lines, with unit prices required to include all associated costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and applicable taxes. 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. Bidders must provide a current Minnesota Pesticide Applicator License and proof of insurance upon award. The RFB includes diversity and inclusion questions regarding small business status and eligibility for the State's Small Business Procurement Program. All responses must comply with the solicitation requirements and attached Attachments A through F, with non-compliant responses subject to rejection. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project.
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| 2027-173_Attachments_A_to_F.pdf |
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Event Description 2027-173 Chengwatana Sunrise Woodland Buckthorn Unit 2 Mulching
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicide, and incidentals necessary for manual removal of and herbicide application to control buckthorn and non-native honeysuckle species at the Sunrise Unit within the Chengwatana State Forest located in Chisago County. The proposed total area requiring treatment is approximately eleven (11) acres.
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
* 2027-173 Request for Bid
2027-173 Attachments A to F 2027-173 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,
• a veteran or service-disabled veteran, or is your business
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 R2901-2000018615 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Chengwatana Buckthorn Unit 2 Mulching Start Time Finish Time
08/25/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 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.
• 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:
Do you acknowledge and certify compliance with all Responder Declarations 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
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 2027-173 Attachments A to F.
2. Upload current 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 R2901-2000018615 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Chengwatana Buckthorn Unit 2 Mulching Start Time Finish Time
08/25/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 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 R2901-2000018615 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Chengwatana Buckthorn Unit 2 Mulching Start Time Finish Time
08/25/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 11 UOM: ACRE Bid Qty: 11 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: 2027-173 Chengwatana Sunrise Woodland Buckthorn Unit 2 Mulching Per Bid Specifications
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE PER ACRE TO COMPLETE JOB #1?
Question Response
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE PER ACRE TO COMPLETE JOB #1?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 11 UOM: ACRE Bid Qty: 11 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: 2027-173 Chengwatana Sunrise Woodland Buckthorn Unit 2 Mulching Per Bid Specifications
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE PER ACRE TO COMPLETE JOB #2?
Question Response
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE PER ACRE TO COMPLETE JOB #2?
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 R2901-2000018615 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Chengwatana Buckthorn Unit 2 Mulching Start Time Finish Time
08/25/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 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 R2901-2000018615 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Chengwatana Buckthorn Unit 2 Mulching Start Time Finish Time
08/25/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 11 UOM: ACRE Description: 2027-173 Chengwatana Sunrise Woodland Buckthorn Unit 2 Mulching
Per Bid Specifications
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE PER ACRE TO COMPLETE JOB #1?
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 CAMBRIDGE
800 OAK SAVANNA LN SW
CAMBRIDGE MN 55008-2305
United States
Quantity: 11 Due Date: 12/04/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 11 UOM: ACRE Description: 2027-173 Chengwatana Sunrise Woodland Buckthorn Unit 2 Mulching
Per Bid Specifications
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE PER ACRE TO COMPLETE JOB #2?
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 CAMBRIDGE
800 OAK SAVANNA LN SW
CAMBRIDGE MN 55008-2305
United States
Quantity: 11 Due Date: 12/04/2026 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 R2901-2000018615 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Chengwatana Buckthorn Unit 2 Mulching Start Time Finish Time
08/25/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 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 R2901-2000018615 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Chengwatana Buckthorn Unit 2 Mulching Start Time Finish Time
08/25/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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