DNR RFB Warroad Caragana & Buckthorn Treatment
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016160
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for a chemical treatment project targeting Caragana (Siberian Peashrub) and Buckthorn (Rhamnus Cathartica) in the Warroad area of Roseau County. The Request for Bid (RFB) 2025-176 covers approximately 53.9 acres divided into two Bid Groups: Group 1 involves cut and chemical treatment of 26 acres of Buckthorn and Caragana, while Group 2 focuses on chemical treatment of 27.9 acres of Caragana across four sites. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Swift Portal by September 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with project completion required by June 30, 2025. Vendor qualifications include having completed at least one similar contract since January 1, 2020, with a value of $10,000 or greater, and possessing a current Minnesota Commercial Pesticide Applicators License. The contract requires all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and herbicides necessary for the treatment. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness to specifications, with the award going to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all terms and conditions.
The solicitation allows for subcontracting but requires disclosure of subcontractors. Resident vendors and veteran-owned small businesses may be eligible for preferences. Bidders must complete a Vendor Qualification Form and an Equipment Information Form, detailing previous project experience and listing specific sprayer equipment to be used. The DNR reserves the right to contact references and reject responses from vendors deemed non-responsible. Contractors experiencing difficulties with registration or submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. The state maintains flexibility in awarding items separately, by grouping, or by total, depending on what is most advantageous. While no specific budget range is provided, unit prices must include all associated costs such as labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and taxes. The project contact is Shane Delaney, Project Supervisor, who can be reached at (218) 425-7793 x 223 for any additional inquiries.
Opportunity text
2025-176 Warroad Area Caragana & Buckthorn Treatment The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicides and incidentals necessary to chemically treat Caragana (Siberian Peashrub) and Buckthorn (Rhamnus Cathartica) on approximately 53.9 acres within 2 Bid Groups in the Warroad Area located in Roseau County. Shane Delaney, Project Supervisor (218) 425-7793 x 223 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-176_Specifications.pdf | ||
| Equipment_Info_Form.pdf | ||
| Vendor_Qualification_Form.pdf | ||
| DNR_RFB_Warroad_Caragana___Buckthorn_Treatment.pdf |
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