DNR RFB Spring Valley WMA Invasive Treatment
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016131
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking competitive bids for an invasive vegetation treatment project at the Spring Valley Wildlife Management Area in Fillmore County. The procurement involves hand mechanical cutting and chemical treatment of unwanted woody vegetation across four distinct treatment sites encompassing 72 total acres. Contractors must perform labor-intensive work using brush saws, chain saws, and herbicide applications to mechanically cut and chemically stump treat or basal spray invasive woody vegetation. Bidders are required to be registered in the Swift Portal and must submit electronic responses by September 4, 2024, with the contract work to be completed by June 25, 2025. Qualification requirements include having previously completed at least one similar contract involving large acreage (50+ acres) of hand cutting and chemical invasive species treatment within the past 48 months. The DNR will evaluate bids based on lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications, with the state reserving the right to award items separately or by total project scope to maximize state advantages.
The procurement includes provisions for potential vendor preferences, specifically for resident vendors and veteran-owned small businesses. Contractors must possess current Minnesota Commercial Pesticide Applicators Licenses and demonstrate organizational responsibility through a comprehensive qualification review process. The DNR will assess contractor qualifications by examining previous project performance, communication effectiveness, on-site supervision, subcontractor coordination, and compliance with prevailing wage requirements. Bidders must provide proof of insurance and may offer prompt payment discounts. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the project involves comprehensive invasive vegetation treatment across 72 acres, suggesting a contract value commensurate with the extensive labor and specialized chemical treatment requirements. The solicitation emphasizes the state's commitment to small business procurement and diversity considerations, though no strict set-aside percentages are specified in the provided documentation.
Opportunity text
2025-107 Spring Valley Wildlife Management Area Invasive Treatment Fillmore County The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: The work covered under this solicitation shall consist of the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to: The work covered under this solicitation shall consist of the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicide and incidentals necessary to: HAND mechanical cutting using brush saws & chain saws and chemically stump treat, and/or basal spray unwanted woody vegetation in the four (4) treatment sites on 72.0 acres on Spring Valley WMA in Fillmore County. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor_Qualification_Form.pdf | ||
| 2025-107_Specifications.pdf | ||
| DNR_RFB_Spring_Valley_WMA_Invasive_Treatment.pdf |
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