DNR RFB Arlington WMA Tree Removal
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000018577
- 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
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for tree removal and invasive species control on the Arlington Wildlife Management Area in Sibley County, with responses due September 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time through the SWIFT Portal. Targeted group businesses, economically disadvantaged businesses, and veteran-owned businesses certified by the State receive a 12% preference in scoring; eligible DEED/DHS providers receive 6% preference.
The scope comprises three job lines: cutting, stump treating with herbicide, piling, and burning or removing designated woody material across 124 acres, substantially complete by February 26, 2027; hand-cutting and stump treating invasive species (buckthorn, honeysuckle, mulberry, and Siberian elm) in a 10-acre forested area by the same date; and follow-up foliar herbicide treatment of resprouts in the 10-acre invasives-only area by June 11, 2027, with final project completion by June 18, 2027. All woody material greater than three inches in diameter or three feet in height must be removed, excluding oak trees and native shrubs. Work is prohibited during the November 7–15 firearms deer season. Only personnel holding a current Minnesota Pesticide Applicator License may apply herbicides. The contractor must provide GPS tracking data for foliar treatment work and submit a completed pesticide application report.
The estimated contract value is $75,000. Pricing must be submitted on a per-acre basis for each job line and must include all labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and incidentals. The contract term runs from full execution through June 18, 2027.
Prime contractors must demonstrate completion of at least one written, verifiable tree-removal contract of similar scope and activity since October 1, 2021, with a minimum contract value of $25,000, and must not have been found in default or had a contract terminated for cause in the last 36 months. Commercial General Liability insurance is required with minimum limits of $1.5 million per occurrence; Commercial Automobile Liability at $1.5 million combined single limit; and Workers' Compensation insurance per Minnesota statutory requirements. Award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms and conditions.
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VENDORS MUST RESPPOND TO LATEST VERSION OF THE PROJECT EVENT. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN AMENDED TO VERSION 2. BIDS MUST BE GIVEN IN LUMP SUM PRICES FOR EACH JOB AND THE SAMPLE CONTRACT & EXHIBITS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH THE PROJECT CONTACTS NAMES AND EMAIL ADDRESSES. 2027-134 Arlington Wildlife Management Area Tree Removal The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicide and incidentals necessary to cut, stump treat with herbicide, pile and burn or remove from site all designated woody material within a 124-acre area on the Arlington WMA as well as follow-up foliar herbicide treat resprouts/new growth of buckthorn and honeysuckle in a 10-acre sub-section of the original treatment area all located in Sibley 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
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