DNR RFB Region 1 Backpack Spraying 2025
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016876
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Masami Hino Evans masami.evans@state.mn.us (218) 308-2630
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for Region 1 Backpack Spraying services in Beltrami County for the 2025 fiscal year. The procurement seeks a contractor to perform crop tree release services by applying herbicide using manual backpack sprayers on four specific sites totaling approximately 104.8 acres. Contractors must apply Velpar L herbicide at 4 quarts per acre within a 3'x3' area centered on individual red pine seedlings, with strict prohibitions against using any mechanized equipment like ATVs or skidders. Bidders are required to possess a current Minnesota Commercial Pesticide Applicator License and must submit electronic proposals through the Swift Portal by March 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Potential bidders can schedule a site visit by contacting Project Supervisor Nick Severson at 218-888-7734, and the project is scheduled to commence no earlier than April 15, 2025, with a completion deadline of June 15, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications, with the state reserving the right to award items separately or by total group.
The solicitation includes provisions prioritizing diversity and inclusion, with potential preferences for Minnesota-based small businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with substantial physical disabilities. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, pricing will be determined on a per-acre basis, with contract award contingent upon satisfactory completion and a minimum of 95% stem treatment compliance. The DNR emphasizes invasive species prevention and requires thorough equipment cleaning between work sites. Bidders must submit comprehensive unit pricing that includes all associated costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, and use tax. Contractors experiencing difficulties with registration or response submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. Responses not complying with solicitation requirements will be considered non-responsive and summarily rejected, with the state maintaining full discretion in the final contract award process.
Opportunity text
2025-712 Region 1 Backpack Spraying 2025 The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform crop tree release services by applying herbicide using a backpack sprayer on 4 sites totaling approximately 104.8 acres. No mechanized (ATV/Skidder/etc.) equipment shall be used for the application. For a site visit, contact the Project Supervisor, Nick Severson at 218-888-7734. 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__Region_1_Backpack_Spraying_2025.pdf | ||
| 2025-712_Specifications_and_Terms.pdf |
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