DNR RFB General Andrews Nursery Knapweed Treatmnt

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for herbicide application services at the General Andrews Tree Nursery and Fire Training Facility. The procurement seeks bids for all labor, herbicide, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidental costs necessary to treat approximately fourteen acres of spotted knapweed infestation in accordance with detailed specifications. Qualified contractors must submit comprehensive bids that include unit pricing covering all project costs, including labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and applicable taxes. Responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal by March 4, 2026, with the bid posting date of February 10, 2026. Contractors requiring site visits to assess conditions should contact Project Supervisor Liam McClannahan at 763-284-7207. The Department of Natural Resources will evaluate bids based on vendor responsibility and compliance with all specifications and terms and conditions outlined in the solicitation documents, with award going to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the stated requirements. All questions should be directed to the designated buyer, and the State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total bid amount based on its determination of greatest advantage.

The solicitation documents include a Qualification Form, comprehensive Specifications and Terms document, and the full RFB announcement, all of which vendors are responsible for reviewing and complying with in their entirety. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or other restricted categories of organizations are mentioned in the available solicitation summary. The procurement does not reference any incumbent contractors, existing infrastructure requirements, or technology integration needs. The solicitation does not provide a specific budgeted amount or award value range; however, contractors must ensure their unit pricing reflects the complete scope of work across the fourteen-acre treatment area. Responses that do not comply with all solicitation requirements will be deemed nonresponsive and rejected. Contractors requiring assistance with Swift Portal registration or response preparation should contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1.