DNR 2026-854 George H Crosby SP Tree Removal

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued Request for Bid 2026-854 for tree removal services at George H. Crosby Manitou State Park in Lac Qui Parle County. This competitive solicitation seeks labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidental services necessary to cut, buck, and pile or haul away spruce budworm-infected white spruce and balsam fir trees, along with any additional hazardous trees, from approximately 5 acres within the designated project area boundaries at the Manitou entrance. All trees to be removed will be painted and the project boundary will be flagged. Key deliverables include stump removal in compliance with specifications, debris management through acceptable disposal methods (brush yards, grinding/mulch sites, biomass facilities, firewood utilization, or landfills), and site restoration to prevent damage. The unit price must include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and all other expenses necessary for completion. Required qualifications include mandatory attendance at the pre-bid meeting on April 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Manitou entrance kiosk parking lot; responses from contractors who did not attend will be rejected. Additional requirements include proof of insurance prior to contract execution, specifically Commercial General Liability ($1,500,000 per occurrence), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,500,000 combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation insurance in accordance with Minnesota statutory requirements. The solicitation opened April 13, 2026, and closes May 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with work completion required by May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM; operating hours are restricted to 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Evaluation will award the contract to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms and conditions, and the State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total.

The solicitation includes 12 percent preference points available for targeted group businesses, economically disadvantaged businesses, and veteran-owned businesses. Minnesota resident vendor status may be considered for resolving tied low bids or applying reciprocal preferences. Contractors requiring assistance with registration or response submission may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1, and all questions should be directed to the buyer, Cindy Gail Lee, at 651-259-5509 or Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us. All bids must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal; email and faxed responses will not be accepted. Contractors must comply with invasive species prevention protocols, pollinator best management practices, and equipment cleaning requirements to prevent invasive species spread, in addition to adherence to all applicable Minnesota environmental and labor laws. No asbestos-containing materials are permitted on the site. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents; payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of an undisputed invoice for work satisfactorily performed and accepted by the Project Supervisor.