DNR_RFB_Ferndale_Ridge_WMA_Woody_Invasives_Control.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 2000018845
- Issued by
- Minnesota
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This Request for Bid (RFB 2027-435) is issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for woody invasives control services at the Ferndale Ridge Wildlife Management Area in Houston County. The solicitation seeks bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicide, and incidentals necessary to chemically treat approximately 16 acres of woody invasive species. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Swift Portal by November 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with a project completion date of June 30, 2027. The procurement is structured as a lump sum award for a single line item covering the entire scope of work. No site visit, bidders' conference, or specific award date is referenced in the document.
Pricing must be submitted as a lump sum that includes all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and all other necessary expenses for project completion. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms and conditions. Bidders must acknowledge compliance with all Responder Declarations and Special Terms and Conditions, certify the ability to meet specifications and completion dates, provide proof of insurance if awarded, and submit required attachments including the Vendor Qualification Form and a State of Minnesota Pesticide Applicator license. Minnesota Resident Vendor status may be claimed for consideration in resolving tied low bids. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total as deemed most advantageous.
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Event Description 2027-435 Ferndale Ridge Wildlife Management Area Woody Invasives Control
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicide and incidentals necessary to chemically treat woody invasive species on approximately 16 acres in the Ferndale Ridge Wildlife Management Area located in Houston 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
* 2027-435 Request for Bid
2027-435 Attachments 2027-435 Sample Contract 2027-435 Exhibit F Maps 2027-435 Exhibit F Pesticide Application Report 2027-435 Exhibit F Sign
General Questions Question Ideal 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 rejection of your response or portions thereof. Yes
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes
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 R2901-2000018845 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Ferndale Ridge WMA Woody Invasives Control Start Time Finish Time
11/04/2026 10:00:00 CST 11/18/2026 14:00:00 CST
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.
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
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? 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
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes
Response Comments
CONTRACT OBLIGATION:
Name, Title, e-mail and Phone number of individual authorized to contractually obligate company.
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 R2901-2000018845 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Ferndale Ridge WMA Woody Invasives Control Start Time Finish Time
11/04/2026 10:00:00 CST 11/18/2026 14:00:00 CST
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
PREPARED BY:
Name, Title, e-mail, phone and fax numbers of individual who prepared the response.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
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
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes
Response Comments
VENDOR CONTACT:
Enter the name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address of your contact person during the project.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
COMPLETION DATE REQUIREMENT:
Can you meet the completion date requirement as stated in the solicitation? 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 R2901-2000018845 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Ferndale Ridge WMA Woody Invasives Control Start Time Finish Time
11/04/2026 10:00:00 CST 11/18/2026 14:00:00 CST
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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 CERTIFYING YOUR COMPLIANCE
WITH THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH HEREIN AND CLAIMING RESIDENT VENDOR STATUS
IN YOUR BID OR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
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
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
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 R2901-2000018845 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Ferndale Ridge WMA Woody Invasives Control Start Time Finish Time
11/04/2026 10:00:00 CST 11/18/2026 14:00:00 CST
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: 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
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 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
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Upload all required or requested attachments here.
1. Attachment E: Vendor Qualification Form.
2. State of Minnesota Pesticide Applicator license.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
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 R2901-2000018845 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Ferndale Ridge WMA Woody Invasives Control Start Time Finish Time
11/04/2026 10:00:00 CST 11/18/2026 14:00:00 CST
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.
Your bid will need to be edited online to include attachment responses.
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
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 R2901-2000018845 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Ferndale Ridge WMA Woody Invasives Control Start Time Finish Time
11/04/2026 10:00:00 CST 11/18/2026 14:00:00 CST
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: LUMP Bid Qty: 1 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: 2027-435 Ferndale Ridge WMA Woody Invasives Control Per Bid Specifications
WHAT IS YOUR LUMP SUM PRICE TO CHEMICALLY TREAT 16 ACRES OF WOODY INVASIVES?
Question Response
WHAT IS YOUR LUMP SUM PRICE TO CHEMICALLY TREAT
16 ACRES OF WOODY INVASIVES?
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 R2901-2000018845 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Ferndale Ridge WMA Woody Invasives Control Start Time Finish Time
11/04/2026 10:00:00 CST 11/18/2026 14:00:00 CST
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 R2901-2000018845 Sell RFx 8 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Ferndale Ridge WMA Woody Invasives Control Start Time Finish Time
11/04/2026 10:00:00 CST 11/18/2026 14:00:00 CST
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: LUMP Description: 2027-435 Ferndale Ridge WMA Woody Invasives Control
Per Bid Specifications
WHAT IS YOUR LUMP SUM PRICE TO CHEMICALLY TREAT 16 ACRES OF WOODY INVASIVES?
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 ROCHESTER
2118 CAMPUS DR SE
STE 100
ROCHESTER MN 55904-6492
United States
Quantity: 1 Due Date: 06/30/2027 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 R2901-2000018845 Sell RFx 9 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Ferndale Ridge WMA Woody Invasives Control Start Time Finish Time
11/04/2026 10:00:00 CST 11/18/2026 14:00:00 CST
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 R2901-2000018845 Sell RFx 10 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Ferndale Ridge WMA Woody Invasives Control Start Time Finish Time
11/04/2026 10:00:00 CST 11/18/2026 14:00:00 CST
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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