DNR RFB Chengwatana Buckthorn Unit 2 Mulching
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000018615
- 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 manual removal and herbicide application to control buckthorn and non-native honeysuckle across approximately 11 acres at the Sunrise Unit within the Chengwatana State Forest in Chisago County, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Targeted Group, Economically Disadvantaged, and Veteran-Owned businesses certified by the State receive a 12% preference in scoring; eligible DEED/DHS providers receive a 6% preference.
The scope encompasses two job line items, each covering 11 acres: forestry mulching using a skid steer with forestry drum mulcher to treat all size classes of invasive woody species while protecting native species, and brushsaw follow-up treatment with stump treatment using Garlon 4 herbicide at 25% concentration in bark oil. Unit pricing must cover all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicide, permits, licenses, insurance, and disposal. The contractor must notify the project supervisor at least one week before work commences and achieve minimum 90% compliance on visible stem treatment, with payment reduced by 2% for each 1% of crop trees damaged.
The estimated total contract value is $18,700, representing neither minimum nor maximum commitment. Work must be completed by December 4, 2026, with the contract effective October 1, 2026 or upon obtaining all required state signatures.
Contractors must hold a current Minnesota Pesticide Applicator License in Categories A and J and demonstrate minimum two years' experience in forestry mulching and herbicide application. On-site applicators require at least one year of herbicide application experience. Equipment must include a skid steer with minimum 98 horsepower and approximately 246 foot-pounds of torque. Commercial automobile liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence combined single limit and workers' compensation insurance per Minnesota statute are required.
Questions are due September 2, 2026. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply. Responses must remain firm for 180 days from submission.
Opportunity text
2027-173 Chengwatana Sunrise Woodland Buckthorn Unit 2 Mulching The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicide, and incidentals necessary for manual removal of and herbicide application to control buckthorn and non-native honeysuckle species at the Sunrise Unit within the Chengwatana State Forest located in Chisago County. The proposed total area requiring treatment is approximately eleven (11) acres. 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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