DNR RFB Marget Lake WMA Buckthorn Treatment FY26

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is soliciting sealed bids through a Request for Bid (RFB) process for herbicide treatment services at Marget Lake Wildlife Management Area in Isanti County. The procurement seeks all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to treat approximately 15 acres of common and glossy buckthorn using herbicide applications. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Swift Portal by February 19, 2026, with a posting date of February 5, 2026. Prospective contractors are encouraged to arrange site visits prior to bidding by contacting Project Supervisor Traver Fields at 763-284-7202 or traver.fields@state.mn.us. The evaluation criteria emphasize compliance with all specifications and terms outlined in the solicitation documents, with award going to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications. All bid responses must include unit prices encompassing all costs including labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and applicable taxes, and vendors are required to complete the Contractor Qualification Form and Equipment & Operator Form as detailed in the attached specifications document.

The solicitation does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligible respondents to particular enterprise categories, though contractors must demonstrate qualifications through the required forms and meet all technical specifications outlined in the DNR RFB Marget Lake WMA Buckthorn Treatment FY26 document. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the opportunity notice, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available materials. Contractors requiring assistance with Swift Portal registration or response completion may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total amount as deemed most advantageous, and responses failing to comply with solicitation requirements will be rejected as nonresponsive. All questions regarding the opportunity should be directed to the identified buyer through the Swift Portal system.