DNR-RFB Park Rapids Forestry Area Road Brushing
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016868
- 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 (DNR) is seeking bids for a roadside brushing project covering approximately 85.4 miles of State Forest Roads in Hubbard and Becker Counties. The project, identified as Event 2025-725, requires contractors to brush an 8-foot minimum swath from road edges, cutting vegetation up to two inches in diameter to a height of no more than 6 inches. Specific requirements include using boom-mounted flail, disk, or rotary mowers, with strict prohibitions on sickle mowers and off-road surface cutting. The work will be distributed across four state forests: Paul Bunyan (48.2 miles), White Earth (7.2 miles), Two Inlets (13.3 miles), and Smoky Hills (16.7 miles). Bidders must submit electronic responses through the Swift Portal between March 13, 2025, and March 28, 2025, with a project completion deadline of June 30, 2025. Interested contractors are encouraged to contact project manager Mike Lichter at 218-820-6115 for a site visit and must provide detailed equipment specifications, including mower make, model, year, and cutting head information. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications, with unit pricing to include all associated costs such as labor, materials, transportation, and equipment.
The procurement opportunity includes provisions for diverse and small business participation, with potential preferences for Minnesota resident vendors and veteran-owned small businesses. The DNR emphasizes diversity and inclusion, potentially offering up to a 12% preference for certified veteran-owned small businesses. Contractors must provide proof of insurance and complete compliance certifications regarding their business type and diversity status. Equipment requirements are stringent, mandating safety features such as flashing lights, "Slow Moving Vehicle" signage, and adequate safety guards to protect workers and road users. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the per-mile pricing model suggests compensation will be based on the total miles of roadside brushing completed. Contractors must be registered as either a bidder or supplier to participate, and those needing assistance with registration or bid submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. The state reserves the right to award the contract separately, by grouping items, or by total, depending on what is most advantageous to the state.
Opportunity text
NOTE: VENDORS MUST RESPOND TO THE LATEST VERSION. SAVED AS PUBLIC EVENT 2025-725 Park Rapids Forestry Area Road Brushing The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: roadside brushing on approximately 85.4 miles of State Forest Roads located in the Park Rapids Forestry Area in Hubbard and Becker Counties. For a site visit please contact the project manager Mike Lichter at 218-820-6115. 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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