DNR RFB Rock Ridge WMA Tree Removal

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for tree removal, stump grubbing, and pile burning across three jobs at Rock Ridge Wildlife Management Area in Cottonwood County near Comfrey, with bids due September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Mandatory qualification filters include demonstrated completion as prime contractor of at least one similar project worth $10,000 or more on 40+ acres involving mechanical or hand cutting and chemical treatment within the past 36 months; no contract defaults or terminations for cause in the past 36 months; no willful or repeated OSHA safety citations with final orders in the past 36 months; and possession of a current Minnesota herbicide applicator license at bid submission.

Job 1 requires tree and brush cutting, stump removal, and herbicide treatment of all trees and stems exceeding 3 inches in diameter. Job 2 consists of cutting trees and grubbing stumps to completely remove trees, roots, and associated material. Job 3 involves pile burning of all materials generated from Jobs 1 and 2. All herbicide application work must be performed by licensed commercial pesticide applicators using hand wand application only (no broadcast application permitted). Contractors must obtain all necessary permits, including burn permits, and contact Gopher One prior to work initiation. Invasive species prevention requirements and pollinator best management practices apply.

The bid price must be all-inclusive of labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, fuel, sales tax, use tax, and all other costs necessary for completion. Substantial completion is required by December 17, 2026, with final completion by December 31, 2026. Commercial General Liability insurance of $1.5 million per occurrence, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1.5 million combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation insurance per Minnesota statutory requirements are mandatory. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total price. Payment follows project completion and acceptance by the Project Supervisor, with partial payments permitted for individually completed jobs. Site visits can be arranged by contacting Project Supervisor Brian Nyborg at 507-832-6017 or Brian.nyborg@state.mn.us. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal.