DNR RFB Blue Mounds 10-1 Woody Removal
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016699
- 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 (DNR) is seeking bids for the Blue Mounds 10-1 Woody Removal project, a vegetation management contract located in Pope County. The solicitation requires a contractor to perform woody vegetation removal on approximately 16 acres of native prairie bank, with specific requirements for tree and stump removal. Trees ranging primarily from 12-24 inches in diameter must be cut and piled, with stumps 12 inches or larger requiring complete removal and piling, while smaller stumps must be flush cut and treated with herbicide. Contractors must possess a current Minnesota Pesticide Applicator's License and use specific equipment, including a tracked skid steer with a mulching head and an excavator with a thumb. The bid submission deadline is February 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with all responses to be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal. Evaluation criteria include compliance with specifications, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all requirements. The project must be completed by June 30, 2025, with unit pricing expected to include all associated costs such as labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and taxes.
The solicitation includes provisions for diverse business participation, offering preference points for certified targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses. Specifically, 12% of total available points are allocated for certified businesses, with an additional 6% for eligible DEED/DHS providers. Vendors must submit a completed Equipment Qualification Form detailing their machinery specifications, and they must be registered as either a bidder or supplier to participate in the procurement. No specific budget range is disclosed in the documents, but the contract will be awarded as a lump sum bid. Contractors will be responsible for ground protection and must repair any rutting or surface damage resulting from their work. The State of Minnesota reserves the right to award items separately or in groups, depending on what is most advantageous to the state. Potential bidders needing assistance with registration or submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1.
Opportunity text
2025-586 Blue Mounds 10-1 Woody Removal The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, herbicide, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to cut and pile trees on approximately 16 acres on the Blue Mounds 10-1 Native Prairie Bank located in Pope County. Trees are mostly 12-24 inches in diameter with a few somewhat larger. Stumps of trees 12 inches in diameter or larger must be removed and piled. Stumps of trees less than 12 inches diameter must be flush cut and treated with herbicide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-586_Specifications.pdf | ||
| Equipment_Qual_Form.pdf | ||
| DNR_RFB_Blue_Mounds_10-1_Woody_Removal.pdf |
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