DNR_RFB_Mathy_Tract_Invasives_Treatment.pdf

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DNR RFB Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment
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2000018776
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Wadena County, Minnesota

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This is a Request for Bid (RFB) document issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for invasive woody vegetation removal and treatment services on the Mathy Tract of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge in Goodview, Minnesota. The project involves removal and chemical treatment of approximately 9 acres of woody vegetation, including Siberian elm, eastern red cedar, buckthorn, and honeysuckle, using three methods: herbicide application, forestry mower mastication, and hand mechanical cutting with brush saws and chainsaws. The scope includes an initial treatment and one follow-up treatment. A non-mandatory site tour is scheduled for October 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Mathy Tract, accessible through 16723 Forgotten Lane, Minnesota City, Minnesota 55959 (T110N R9W Section 19). Bid responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal by October 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CDT, with project completion required by June 30, 2027. All bidders must respond to the latest event version and include required attachments to avoid rejection.

Pricing is requested on a per-acre basis for two separate jobs covering 9 acres each, 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 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 advantageous. Bidders must acknowledge compliance with general terms and conditions, special terms, and specifications; provide proof of insurance if awarded; and may claim Minnesota Resident Vendor status if eligible. The Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project. All inquiries should be directed to Susan K. Crapser at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (320/634-7365 or sue.crapser@state.mn.us).

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Event Description 2027-321 Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to remove and chemically treat woody vegetation using herbicide, mastication via forestry mower, and hand mechanical cutting using brush saws & chainsaws on approximately 9 acres on the Mathy Tract of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge in Goodview, MN. The primary target vegetation for removal is Siberian elm, eastern red cedar, buckthorn, and honeysuckle. There are two treatments for the woody removal: the initial treatment and one follow-up treatment.

A Non-Mandatory site tour will take place on Friday, October 16, 2026, 9:00am at The Mathy Tract, Winona County (Access through private property at 16723 Forgotten Lane, Minnesota City, MN 55959: T110N R9W Section 19).

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

* 2027-321 Request for Bid

2027-321 Attachments 2027-321 Sample Contract & Exhibits 2027-321 Maps 2027-321 Pesticide Application Report 2027-321 Sign

Event Details

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018776 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment Start Time Finish Time

10/13/2026 11:45:00 CDT 10/21/2026 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.

General Questions Question Ideal Response

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Do you acknowledge and certify compliance with all Responder Declarations state in Section 1 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

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

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018776 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment Start Time Finish Time

10/13/2026 11:45:00 CDT 10/21/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

CONTRACT OBLIGATION:

Name, Title, e-mail and Phone number of individual authorized to contractually obligate company.

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

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

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018776 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment Start Time Finish Time

10/13/2026 11:45:00 CDT 10/21/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

COMPLETION DATE REQUIREMENTS:

Can you meet the completion dates as stated in the solicitation? Yes

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? 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 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

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018776 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment Start Time Finish Time

10/13/2026 11:45:00 CDT 10/21/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

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

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

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018776 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment Start Time Finish Time

10/13/2026 11:45:00 CDT 10/21/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

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/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

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018776 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment Start Time Finish Time

10/13/2026 11:45:00 CDT 10/21/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

Upload all required or requested attachments here.

1. All bidders must attach their completed Solicitation Attachments document 2027-321 Attachments.

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.

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: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018776 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment Start Time Finish Time

10/13/2026 11:45:00 CDT 10/21/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

Line Details Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 9 UOM: ACRE Bid Qty: 9 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No

Description: 2027-321 Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment What is your price per ACRE for completing Job 1 to Bid Specifications?

Question Response What is your price per ACRE for completing Job 1 to Bid Specifications?

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 9 UOM: ACRE Bid Qty: 9 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No

Description: 2027-321 Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment What is your price per ACRE for completing Job 2 to Bid Specifications?

Question Response What is your price per ACRE for completing Job 2 to Bid Specifications?

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018776 Sell RFx 8 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment Start Time Finish Time

10/13/2026 11:45:00 CDT 10/21/2026 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: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018776 Sell RFx 9 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment Start Time Finish Time

10/13/2026 11:45:00 CDT 10/21/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 9 UOM: ACRE Description: 2027-321 Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment What is your price per ACRE for completing Job 1 to Bid Specifications?

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 CALEDONIA

805 N HWY 44/76

CALEDONIA MN 55921-7905

United States

Quantity: 9 Due Date: 06/30/2027 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 9 UOM: ACRE Description: 2027-321 Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment What is your price per ACRE for completing Job 2 to Bid Specifications?

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 CALEDONIA

805 N HWY 44/76

CALEDONIA MN 55921-7905

United States

Quantity: 9 Due Date: 06/30/2027 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018776 Sell RFx 10 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment Start Time Finish Time

10/13/2026 11:45:00 CDT 10/21/2026 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: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018776 Sell RFx 11 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment Start Time Finish Time

10/13/2026 11:45:00 CDT 10/21/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

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