DNR RFB Park Rapids-Baudette HWT Mowing
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000018503
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for mowing and deadfall clearing on approximately 128.4 miles of Hunter Walking Trails in the Park Rapids and Baudette Wildlife areas, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and questions due August 3, 2026. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal; no email or faxed submissions are accepted.
Qualification requirements are strict: contractors must have completed at least one substantially completed written and verifiable contract since August 1, 2021 for brush mowing of similar scope with a value of $5,000 or greater; have no contract defaults or terminations for cause within the last 36 months; and have no willful or repeated OSHA safety citations with final orders within the last 36 months. Failure to meet these standards results in bid rejection.
The scope requires mowing brush and grass to a minimum width of 8 feet with cutting height of 4 inches or less, and removing all deadfalls greater than 4 inches in diameter from trail surfaces across Becker, Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, and Wadena Counties. Work must commence within the shortest possible timeframe upon receipt of Notice to Proceed (minimum three days' notice) with substantial completion by September 4, 2026 and final completion by September 11, 2026.
Equipment and operator qualifications are mandatory: contractors must furnish a rubber-tracked skid steer with minimum 80 gross engine horsepower, ground pressure not exceeding 5.0 psi, minimum 25.0 gpm hydraulic pump flow, and a rotary cutting head capable of mowing trees up to 4 inches diameter. All operators must have minimum 100 hours of experience with the equipment type and attachments. Unit pricing must be submitted on a per-mile basis and include all labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, fuel, and applicable taxes.
The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total. A $50 per-deadfall penalty applies for improperly removed deadfalls. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1.5 million per occurrence), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1.5 million combined single limit), and Workers' Compensation per Minnesota statute. Site visits are available by contacting Project Supervisor Justin Pitt at 218-308-2337. Minnesota Resident Vendor status may be considered for tied bids.
Opportunity text
2027-081 Park Rapids-Baudette HWT Mowing The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, incidentals, and all else necessary to: mow brush and grass and clear deadfalls on approximately 128.4 miles of Hunter Walking Trails in the Park Rapids and Baudette Wildlife areas as specified. For a Site Visit, please contact the Project Supervisor, Justin Pitt, at 218-308-2337. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DNR_RFB_Park_Rapids-Baudette_HWT_Mowing.pdf | ||
| 2027-081_Specifications.pdf | ||
| 2027-081_Prime_Response_Form.pdf | ||
| 2027-081_Equipment-Operator_Form.pdf |
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