DNR_RFB_Minnesota_Falls_3_NPB_Woody_Removal.pdf
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- DNR RFB Minnesota Falls 3 NPB Woody Removal
- Solicitation number
- 2000018699
- Issued by
- Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
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Summary
This is a Request for Bid (RFB) document issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for invasive species removal services at the Minnesota Falls 3 Native Prairie Bank Easement in Yellow Medicine County. The project encompasses four distinct line items totaling approximately 100 acre-treatments: chemical treatment of invasives on 50 acres, follow-up chemical treatment on 50 acres, mowing of dead standing stems on 32 acres, and hand-cutting of dead standing stems on 18 acres. Specifically, the work involves chemically treating buckthorn and bush honeysuckle using basal herbicide and hand-cut and treat application methods. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal between September 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT and October 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. Work is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2028. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total, whichever is deemed most advantageous. No site visits, bidders' conferences, or specific award date information is provided in the solicitation.
Pricing is requested on a per-acre basis for each line item, with unit prices required to include all costs such as 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. Bidders must acknowledge compliance with all Responder Declarations, submit required attachments (Solicitation Attachments A through D), and provide proof of insurance if awarded. The solicitation encourages participation from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses located in economically disadvantaged counties through Minnesota's Small Business Procurement Program. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project. All questions should be directed to Amy L. Archer at the Department of Natural Resources (218-328-8955 or Amy.Archer@state.mn.us).
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| 2027-223_Attachments_A_to_E.pdf | ||
| 2027-223_Sample_Contract___Exhibits.pdf | ||
| 2027-223_Request_for_Bid.pdf |
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Event Description 2027-223 Minnesota Falls 3 Native Prairie Bank Woody Removal
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicide and incidentals necessary to chemically treat buckthorn and bush honeysuckle using Basal herbicide and hand-cut and treat application on approximately 50 acres within the Minnesota Falls 3 Native Prairie Bank Easement located in Yellow Medicine 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
* 2027-223 Request for Bid
2027-223 Attachments A to E 2027-223 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 R2901-2000018699 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Minnesota Falls 3 NPB Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/18/2026 10:00:00 CDT 10/02/2026 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 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 2027-223 Attachments A to D.
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 R2901-2000018699 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Minnesota Falls 3 NPB Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/18/2026 10:00:00 CDT 10/02/2026 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 R2901-2000018699 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Minnesota Falls 3 NPB Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/18/2026 10:00:00 CDT 10/02/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 50 UOM: ACRE Bid Qty: 50 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: 2027-223 MinnFalls 3 NPB Woody Removal Per Bid Specifications
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE PER ACRE TO CHEMICALLY TREAT INVASIVES ON 50 ACRES?
Question Response
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE PER ACRE TO CHEMICALLY TREAT
INVASIVES ON 50 ACRES?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 50 UOM: ACRE Bid Qty: 50 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: 2027-223 MinnFalls 3 NPB Woody Removal Per Bid Specifications
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE PER ACRE TO FOLLOW-UP CHEMICALLY TREAT INVASIVES ON 50 ACRES?
Question Response
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE PER ACRE TO FOLLOW-UP
CHEMICALLY TREAT INVASIVES ON 50 ACRES?
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 R2901-2000018699 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Minnesota Falls 3 NPB Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/18/2026 10:00:00 CDT 10/02/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line: 3 Item ID: Line Qty: 32 UOM: ACRE Bid Qty: 32 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: 2027-223 MinnFalls 3 NPB Woody Removal Per Bid Specifications
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE PER ACRE TO MOW DEAD STANDING STEMS ON 32 ACRES?
Question Response
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE PER ACRE TO MOW DEAD STANDING
STEMS ON 32 ACRES?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Line: 4 Item ID: Line Qty: 18 UOM: ACRE Bid Qty: 18 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: 2027-223 MinnFalls 3 NPB Woody Removal Per Bid Specifications
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE PER ACRE TO HAND CUT DEAD STANDING STEMS ON 18 ACRES?
Question Response
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE PER ACRE TO HAND CUT DEAD
STANDING STEMS ON 18 ACRES?
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 R2901-2000018699 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Minnesota Falls 3 NPB Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/18/2026 10:00:00 CDT 10/02/2026 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 R2901-2000018699 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Minnesota Falls 3 NPB Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/18/2026 10:00:00 CDT 10/02/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 50 UOM: ACRE Description: 2027-223 MinnFalls 3 NPB Woody Removal
Per Bid Specifications
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE PER ACRE TO CHEMICALLY TREAT INVASIVES ON 50 ACRES?
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: 50 Due Date: 06/30/2028 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 50 UOM: ACRE Description: 2027-223 MinnFalls 3 NPB Woody Removal
Per Bid Specifications
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE PER ACRE TO FOLLOW-UP CHEMICALLY TREAT INVASIVES ON 50 ACRES?
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: 50 Due Date: 06/30/2028 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 R2901-2000018699 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Minnesota Falls 3 NPB Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/18/2026 10:00:00 CDT 10/02/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line: 3 Item ID: Line Qty: 32 UOM: ACRE Description: 2027-223 MinnFalls 3 NPB Woody Removal
Per Bid Specifications
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE PER ACRE TO MOW DEAD STANDING STEMS ON 32 ACRES?
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: 32 Due Date: 06/30/2028 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Line: 4 Item ID: Line Qty: 18 UOM: ACRE Description: 2027-223 MinnFalls 3 NPB Woody Removal
Per Bid Specifications
WHAT IS YOUR PRICE PER ACRE TO HAND CUT DEAD STANDING STEMS ON 18 ACRES?
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: 18 Due Date: 06/30/2028 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 R2901-2000018699 Sell RFx 8 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Minnesota Falls 3 NPB Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/18/2026 10:00:00 CDT 10/02/2026 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 R2901-2000018699 Sell RFx 9 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Minnesota Falls 3 NPB Woody Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/18/2026 10:00:00 CDT 10/02/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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