DNR RFB Littlefork Area ROW Invasive Species
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000015739
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for invasive species treatment on state forest roads in the Littlefork area of Koochiching County through a Request for Bid (RFB) process. The procurement involves herbicide application to control invasive plants across approximately 68.9 miles of forest roads, covering 223.1 acres and 2.8 acres of gravel pits. Bidders must have at least two years of experience with broadcast forest herbicide application or roadside/right-of-way application using ground equipment. Key deliverables include comprehensive herbicide treatment with variations in scope depending on stem density and infestation levels. Respondents are required to submit a Qualification Form and provide a current Minnesota Commercial Pesticide Applicator License. The bid submission deadline is May 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with electronic submissions mandatory through the SWIFT portal. A site visit can be arranged by contacting Nick Riley at 218-888-9055, and interested parties are encouraged to review all attachments and comply with event specifications.
There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations for this contract opportunity. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms, with the State reserving the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total. The project funding source is the State of Minnesota, and the work is scheduled to commence no earlier than June 1, 2024, or the date of required state signatures, and must be completed by June 28, 2024. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the unit price must include all associated costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and applicable taxes. The Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project, and responses that do not fully comply with the solicitation requirements will be considered non-responsive and rejected. Contractors needing assistance with registration or bid submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1.
Opportunity text
2024-787 Littlefork Area ROW Invasive Species Treatment The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids to provide the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for herbicide application to control invasive plants on state forest roads in the Littlefork area in Koochiching County. The proposed total area requiring treatment is 68.9 miles of forest roads covering approximately 223.1 acres and a gravel covering approximately 2.8 acres in size. Treatments vary in scope depending on stem density and infestation across the work area. For a site visit, contact Nick Riley at 218-888-9055. 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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-787_-_Qualification_Form.pdf | ||
| 2024-787_EVENT_Specifications_and_Terms.pdf | ||
| DNR_RFB_Littlefork_Area_ROW_Invasive_Species.pdf |
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