DNR RFB Baudette Graceton Summer/Winter Brush Mow
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000015637
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
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- Jurisdiction
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for a brush mowing project in Lake of the Woods County, specifically within wildlife management areas approximately 5 miles from Williams, MN. The procurement involves labor, equipment, materials, and services to mulch and/or mow up to 550 acres of wet prairie/lowland brush habitats, targeting vegetation such as willow, alder, bog birch, young aspen, and other brush species. Contractors must use specific equipment like rubber tracked skid steers, tracked crawlers, or rotary axes with minimum horsepower requirements, and operators must have at least 250 hours of experience with the specified equipment. Qualifications include having completed at least one contract as a prime contractor since September 2020 for large-scale brush mowing of 300 acres or more, with a contract value of $50,000 or greater. The bid response is due on April 23, 2024, and all submissions must be made electronically through the Swift Portal, with a site visit available by contacting Talesha Karish at 218-395-6034. The project's effective date is July 1, 2024, or the date of state signatures, with a completion date of June 30, 2026.
The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it mentions that resident vendor and veteran-owned small business preferences may apply. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms, with the state reserving the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total, depending on what is most advantageous. While no specific budget range is detailed, the unit price must comprehensively include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, and use tax. No asbestos-containing materials are permitted, and contractors must follow invasive species prevention measures. The state will provide contractors with location details, maps, access directions, and potentially a GPS unit. Contractors needing assistance with registration or response submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1.
Opportunity text
2024-717 Baudette Graceton WMA Summer/Winter Brush Mowing The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to mulch and/or mow all specified standing woody vegetation on up to 550 acres of wet prairie/lowland brush habitats within the wildlife management areas in Lake of the Woods County, located approximately within 5 miles of Williams, MN. Target vegetation consists primarily of willow, alder, bog birch, young aspen and other brush species. Work may be completed on DRY and/or Frozen ground. For a site visit, contact Talesha Karish at 218-395-6034. 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 or attaching your Price Schedule, call the Help Desk at 651-201-8100 - Option No. 1.
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