DNR RFB Wealthwood Buckthorn Treatment
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016252
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking competitive bids for a buckthorn treatment project in Wealthwood Township, Aitkin County, involving chemical treatment of approximately 231 acres across three distinct sites. This Request for Bid (RFB) requires contractors to provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and herbicides to effectively treat invasive buckthorn plants. Bidders must possess a current Minnesota Pesticide Applicator's License and submit their proposals electronically through the Swift Portal by September 27, 2024. The project specifications require a minimum of 95% of visible stems to be properly treated, with work to be completed by June 30, 2025. Bidders are strongly encouraged to contact the Project Supervisor to obtain maps, directions, and schedule a site visit prior to submitting their bid. The DNR will evaluate bids based on compliance with specifications, with the award going to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all terms and conditions. Pricing will be determined on a per-acre basis, with contractors able to bid on one, some, or all three bid groups ranging from 20 to 130 acres.
The procurement opportunity includes preference provisions for targeted groups, including economically disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses, in accordance with Minnesota statutes. Contractors must comply with DNR-Forestry Pesticide Use Guidelines and utilize only herbicides specifically labeled for forestry use. Proof of insurance and affirmative action compliance are mandatory submission requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the project involves treatment across 231 total acres, which will likely impact the overall contract value. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total, depending on what is most advantageous to the state. No direct pay permit applies to this project, and bidders must be prepared to handle all associated taxes and incidental costs within their unit pricing. Contractors experiencing difficulties with registration or submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1, for technical support throughout the bidding process.
Opportunity text
2025-233 Wealthwood Buckthorn Treatment The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicides, and incidentals necessary to chemically treat Buckthorn on approximately 231 acres located on three (3) sites in Wealthwood Township, Aitkin Area Forestry in Aitkin 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-233_Specifications.pdf | ||
| DNR_RFB_Wealthwood_Buckthorn_Treatment.pdf |
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