DNR RFB Hunters Paradise WMA Woody Removal
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016104
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for the Hunters Paradise Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Woody Removal project located in Traverse County near Wheaton. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) for comprehensive woody removal services, which includes removing trees and shrubs across approximately 65 acres of heavy removal and 280 acres of scattered removal, with additional stump grinding and tree pile burning requirements. Bidders must submit electronic responses through the Swift Portal by October 15, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with project completion mandated by May 2, 2025. Contractors are required to provide unit pricing for various removal activities, including heavy tree and shrub removal, scattered removal, stump grubbing, and a lump sum for tree pile burning. Qualification requirements include demonstrating experience with at least two similar woody removal projects completed since April 2021, with one project valued at $150,000 or greater, and proving no significant safety violations or contract defaults in the past 36 months.
The solicitation includes provisions for veteran-owned small business preferences and is subject to Minnesota's targeted group and economically disadvantaged business set-asides. Bidders must complete a Prime Contractor Response Qualification Form and provide references for previous similar projects. The DNR reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications, with the flexibility to award items separately or by grouping. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves comprehensive landscape management services with potential significant scope. The state will evaluate responses based on compliance with specifications, overall responsiveness, and the vendor's demonstrated capability to complete the woody removal project effectively and safely. Contractors needing assistance with registration or bid submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1, to ensure proper preparation and submittal of their bid package.
Opportunity text
VENDORS MUST RESPOND TO THE LATEST VERSION OF THE PROJECT EVENT. THIS EVENT HAS BEEN AMENDED (VERSION 2) BY ADDENDUM 1 (SEE ATTACHMENT) THE BID OPENING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED FROM 10/01/2024 to 10/15/2024. 2024-888 Hunters Paradise WMA Woody Removal Traverse County near Wheaton The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: The work covered under this solicitation shall consist of the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to: Complete the woody removal of trees and shrubs with areas of stump grinding, the trees will be piled and burned. 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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