DNR RFB 2025 Aerial Seeding - Spring
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016848
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Amy L Archer amy.archer@state.mn.us (218) 328-8955
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a qualified contractor to perform aerial seeding by helicopter across approximately 2,098 acres on 53 sites in Northern Minnesota, spanning multiple counties including Aitkin, Itasca, Koochiching, Pine, Roseau, and St. Louis. The project involves distributing black spruce, tamarack, and potentially jack pine seeds using a helicopter equipped with an Isolair, Simplex, or similar seed-distributing mechanism capable of uniformly spreading one or two pounds of tree seed per acre. Contractor qualifications include a commercially certified pilot with a minimum of 50 hours of forest management flight experience and 500 total hours as pilot-in-command in rotor-wing aircraft. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) with a strict electronic submission requirement through the Swift Portal, with bids due by March 25, 2025, and project completion scheduled between April 15, 2025, and May 31, 2025. Evaluation criteria focus on the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications, with DNR reserving the right to award items separately or by total, whichever is most advantageous to the state.
The solicitation includes provisions for Minnesota Resident Vendor preference and a Veteran-Owned Small Business preference, potentially offering up to a 12% preference for certified veteran-owned businesses. Small business status may provide additional considerations during evaluation. Bidders must be registered in the system, provide proof of insurance, and include comprehensive pricing that covers all associated costs including labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and taxes. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves seeding across 2,098 acres, suggesting a substantial contract value. The DNR emphasizes operational safety, environmental considerations, and compliance with diversity and non-discrimination requirements. Contractors requiring assistance with registration or bid submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1, and must be prepared to provide detailed GPS tracking and adhere to pollinator best management practices throughout the aerial seeding operation.
Opportunity text
2025-719 2025 Aerial Seeding - Spring The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for aerial seeding by helicopter and pilot on approximately 2,098 acres on 53 sites distributed across state and county land in Northern Minnesota. 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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-719_Specifications.pdf | ||
| DNR_RFB_2025_Aerial_Seeding_-__Spring.pdf |
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