DNR RFB Mound Prairie SNA Woody Removal

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for mechanical and chemical removal and treatment of buckthorn and other specified woody species on approximately 30 total acres at Mound Prairie Scientific and Natural Area over two seasons, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT under RFB 2027-262; Addendum 1 has been posted as of September 22, 2026, clarifying that five geospatial maps have been uploaded separately to maintain their properties, and the bid opening date remains unchanged.

Targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses receive a 12 percent preference. Minnesota Resident Vendors may receive consideration for tied low bids or reciprocal preference.

Work spans four tasks across two contract years (October 11, 2026 through April 14, 2028, with work occurring October through April each year): Task 1 covers initial hand-cutting, stump-treating, piling, and burning of approximately 15.5 acres in Areas A1 and B; Task 2 is follow-up hand-cutting and leaving in Area A2 (14.5 acres); Task 3 consolidates and burns existing piles in Area A2; Task 4 is follow-up treatment in Areas A1 and B in the second year. All personnel applying herbicide must hold current Minnesota Commercial Pesticide Applicators Licenses (Categories A and J), with copies required with the response. No broadcast spraying is permitted; hand-spray applications only. Contractors must demonstrate completion of at least two verifiable prime contracts within the past 24 months involving cut and stump herbicide treatments on properties of 15 acres or more, each with minimum value of $85,000. Responses must include the Prime Contractor Response Qualification Form, pesticide applicator license copies, and a Workforce & Declaration Response Form (Minnesota Department of Human Rights certification requirements apply). Unit pricing is on a per-acre basis and must include all labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, herbicides, licensing, fees, sales tax, use tax, and incidentals. Commercial General Liability insurance of $1.5 million per occurrence and $1.5 million combined single-limit Commercial Automobile Liability coverage are required. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal; email and faxed submissions will not be accepted. Site visits are available by contacting Project Supervisor Nick Partington at 651-706-3576. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications and terms and conditions, with the State reserving the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total as deemed most advantageous. Questions should be directed to Christine E. Eck at 218-308-2661 or Christine.Eck@state.mn.us.