overview.pdf

This overview document and bid solicitation concerns a woody removal project managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at Mound Prairie Scientific and Natural Area (SNA). The project involves mechanical and chemical removal and treatment of buckthorn and other specified woody species across approximately 30 total acres over two seasons. The work encompasses labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicides, licensing, and all incidentals necessary for project completion. Interested contractors are invited to conduct site visits by contacting Project Supervisor Nick Partington at 651-706-3576. All bid responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal; email and faxed submissions will not be accepted. The solicitation has been updated to include Addendum 1, though the bid opening date and time remain unchanged. Contractors requiring assistance with registration or bid preparation should contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1.

Unit pricing must include all costs associated with labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and all other expenses necessary for project completion. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total amount, whichever is deemed most advantageous. Award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor that meets all specifications and terms and conditions. Responses that fail to comply with solicitation requirements will be deemed nonresponsive and rejected. Vendors are responsible for reviewing all attachments and ensuring compliance with all event requirements. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project.