DNR RFB Little Falls and Sandstone Areas Site Prep
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016836
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Masami Hino Evans masami.evans@state.mn.us (218) 308-2630
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for a comprehensive site preparation project spanning Pine, Benton, Kanabec, and Sherburne Counties. The procurement covers approximately 345.7 acres of ground herbicide application and mechanical site preparation, divided into two bid groups: Group A involves mechanical disc trenching across 276.9 acres at multiple sites, and Group B involves ground herbicide application covering 68.8 acres. Contractors must have at least three years of experience in broadcast forest herbicide application, with a licensed on-site applicator and proof of previous comparable work. The project requires specific technical requirements, including the use of Garlon XRT herbicide at 3 qt per acre with Liberate surfactant, and adherence to environmental best practices such as pollinator management and invasive species prevention. The solicitation was posted on March 12, 2025, with bids due by March 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and potential bidders are encouraged to contact Project Manager Karla Sandstrom at 218-203-4429 for a site visit. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, with unit prices expected to include all associated costs such as labor, materials, equipment, and taxes.
The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations, but the DNR appears to maintain flexibility in vendor selection, potentially with preferences for Minnesota resident vendors and veteran-owned small businesses. Bidders must be registered in the state's procurement system and can receive assistance from the Contractor Assistance Help Desk if needed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications, with the state reserving the right to award items separately or as a total package. Contractors must submit a current Minnesota Commercial Pesticide Applicator License and demonstrate no contract defaults or OSHA safety citations in the past 36 months. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the qualification form suggests that qualifying contracts must have been valued at $40,000 or more and cover at least 100 acres. The project is scheduled for completion by November 8, 2025, with work periods ranging from April to November 2025, depending on the specific bid group and site conditions.
Opportunity text
2025-629 Little Falls and Sandstone Areas Ground Herbicide and Mechanical Site Preparation The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: the labor, equipment, herbicide, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for site preparation which includes approximately 68.8 acres of chemical treatment and approximately 276.9 acres of mechanical treatment located within the Little Falls and Sandstone DNR Forestry Areas in Pine, Benton, Kanabec & Sherburne Counties. For a site visit, contact the Project Manager, Karla Sandstrom at 218-203-4429. 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. A Price Schedule in Excel (.xlsx) is attached to the Comments and Attachments of the Event. You must 'download' and save the Excel® Price Schedule to your desktop before you can begin filling in your offer and complete the Price Schedule. You must 'upload/attach' the completed Price Schedule Failure to do so may result in bid rejection. You must enter a bid amount in the Your Unit Bid Price Field. Responses will only be accepted on the Price Schedule included with the Event. The completed Price Schedule should be uploaded in either a Microsoft Excel® 97-2003 Worksheet (.xls), or Microsoft Excel® 2010 Worksheet (.xlsx). The Price Schedule document may also be downloaded, completed and uploaded in a .pdf format. The State reserves the right to reject Price Schedules submitted in any other formats. Other Excel® file extensions that MAY be compatible are: .xlsm, .xlt, .xltm, and .xlw. 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 or attaching your Price Schedule, call the Help Desk at 651-201-8100 - Option No. 1.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-629_EVENT_Specifications_and_Terms.pdf | ||
| 2025-629_Price_Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 2025-629_Qualification_Form.pdf | ||
| DNR_RFB_Little_Falls_and_Sandstone_Areas_Site_Prep.pdf |
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