DNR RFB Rollingstone Township Invasive Removal
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016379
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting sealed bids for a hand herbicide application project to remove invasive species, specifically buckthorn and other invasive shrubs, on approximately 20 acres within the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest located in Winona County. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) with a bid submission deadline of December 17, 2024, through the Swift Portal. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, herbicides, permits, licenses, reporting, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and cleanup services to complete the invasive removal work. Qualified bidders must possess a current Minnesota Commercial Pesticide Applicators License and demonstrate completion of at least one verifiable contract involving 10 acres or more of chemical treatment of woody invasives within the past 48 months. The project specifications require hand/wand herbicide application with no broadcast spraying, strict adherence to DNR-Forestry Pesticide Use Guidelines, and completion of work by June 30, 2025. Interested vendors can arrange a site visit by contacting Project Supervisor John Smorstad at 507-724-5261, and all responses must be submitted electronically with a comprehensive Contractor Qualification Form.
The solicitation includes potential preference for certified small businesses that are majority owned and operated by veterans, with a possible 12% preference for the first $2,000,000 of the solicitation response. Contractors must be registered as either a bidder or supplier to participate and must provide proof of Workers' Compensation and Automobile Liability insurance. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the unit price must include all associated costs such as labor, materials, sales tax, and use tax. The DNR will award the contract to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms, reserving the right to award items separately or by grouping to maximize state advantages. No incumbent vendor is mentioned, and there are no apparent infrastructure or technology integration requirements beyond the specified herbicide application procedures. The project will be performed at the DNR Forest location in Caledonia, Minnesota, with contractors required to have no contract defaults or terminations for cause in the previous 36 months.
Opportunity text
2025-380 Rollingstone Township Invasive Removal FY25 The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, herbicides, permits, licenses, reporting, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, cleanup, incidentals, and all else necessary to perform hand herbicide application treatment to buckthorn and other invasive shrubs as specified on approximately twenty acres (20 ac) of land within the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest. For a site visit, please contact the Project Supervisor, John Smorstad, at 507-724-5261. 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 or attaching the required documents, call the Help Desk at 651-201-8100 - Option No. 1.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DNR_RFB_Rollingstone_Township_Invasive_Removal.pdf | ||
| 2025-380_Specifications.pdf | ||
| 2025-380_Qualification_Form.pdf |
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