DNR RFB Cottonwood County Brush Mowing

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for a brush mowing project in Cottonwood County, specifically targeting approximately 39 acres of prairie habitats across three Native Prairie Bank easement sites located in Storden Township. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) for mowing and/or mulching standing woody vegetation, with all responses required to be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal by May 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM. Contractors must use a tracked skid steer or crawler with a minimum of 95 gross engine HP, hydraulic flow capacity of 35 gallons per minute, and ground pressure not exceeding 6.0 psi. Bidder qualifications include having completed at least two contracts of $20,000 or greater since April 15, 2021, involving skid steer brush mowing or similar work. Operators must demonstrate a minimum of 150 hours of experience with the proposed equipment. The DNR will award the contract to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications, with the right to award items separately or by grouping, and the project must be completed by June 15, 2024.

There are no explicit set-aside designations mentioned in the solicitation documents, and no specific restrictions on organizational types are outlined beyond the qualification requirements. The documents do not reference any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. Contractors are encouraged to schedule a site visit with Megan Howell prior to submitting a bid, and those needing assistance with registration or bid submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. While a specific budget range is not provided, the unit price must comprehensively include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, and use tax necessary for project completion. Contractors will be disqualified if they have been found in default or had a contract terminated for cause within the last 36 months. The DNR reserves the sole discretion in determining whether a vendor meets the specified requirements.