DNR RFB Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000018776
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Susan K Crapser sue.crapser@state.mn.us (320) 634-7365
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for labor, equipment, materials, and services to remove and chemically treat woody vegetation on approximately 9 acres of the Mathy Tract within the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge in Goodview, under RFB 2027-321, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. A 12% preference applies to Targeted Group businesses, economically disadvantaged businesses, and veteran-owned businesses; DEED/DHS eligible providers receive a 6% preference.
The scope encompasses an initial treatment and one follow-up treatment targeting Siberian elm, eastern red cedar, buckthorn, and honeysuckle using herbicide application (hand/wand/dauber methods only, no broadcast spraying), forestry mower mastication, and hand mechanical cutting with brush saws and chainsaws. All herbicide applications must be performed by contractors holding a current Minnesota Commercial Pesticide Applicators License. Unit pricing must include all labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and incidentals for project completion.
Qualification requirements mandate that the prime contractor must have substantially completed at least one verifiable contract of similar scope and dollar amount of $15,000 or more within the past 48 months involving 5 or more acres of hand cutting and chemical treatment of woody invasive species. Contractors must not have been found in default or had a contract terminated for cause within the last 36 months.
Contract term runs from Notice to Proceed through June 30, 2027. The initial treatment must be completed by December 31, 2026; the follow-up treatment between May 1 and June 30, 2027. Work must achieve a minimum 95% compliance rate with contract specifications as determined through visual inspection and random sampling. Payment is made within 30 days of receipt of an undisputed invoice on a pro rata basis for services accepted by the State's Authorized Representative, TJ Boettcher.
A non-mandatory site tour is scheduled for October 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Mathy Tract (access: 16723 Forgotten Lane, Minnesota City, MN 55959). Questions are due in writing to Sue Crapser by October 19, 2026 (320/634-7365 or sue.crapser@state.mn.us). All responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Portal; email or faxed responses will not be accepted.
Opportunity text
2027-321 Mathy Tract Invasives Treatment The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to remove and chemically treat woody vegetation using herbicide, mastication via forestry mower, and hand mechanical cutting using brush saws & chainsaws on approximately 9 acres on the Mathy Tract of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge in Goodview, MN. The primary target vegetation for removal is Siberian elm, eastern red cedar, buckthorn, and honeysuckle. There are two treatments for the woody removal: the initial treatment and one follow-up treatment. A Non-Mandatory site tour will take place on Friday, October 16, 2026, 9:00am at The Mathy Tract, Winona County (Access through private property at 16723 Forgotten Lane, Minnesota City, MN 55959: T110N R9W Section 19). 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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