DNR RFB Whitewater WMA Invasives Treatment
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000015750
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for the Whitewater Wildlife Management Area Invasives Treatment project located in Winona County. The procurement involves comprehensive invasive species treatment across 61 acres, divided into three separate jobs along the Cut-Off Road. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and herbicides to treat woody invasives and tree sprouts. Specific qualifications include having completed at least one verifiable contract since August 2020 involving hand cutting and chemical treatment of invasive woody vegetation covering 50 acres or more, with a contract value of $50,000 or greater. Respondents must possess a current Minnesota Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License. The project has a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for May 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Whitewater WMA office in Altura, MN, with electronic bid submissions required through the Swift Portal by May 10, 2024. Award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications, with job completion deadlines ranging from November 1, 2024, to April 1, 2025.
The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the vendor qualification form suggests an open competitive bidding process. Contractors must comply with specific environmental requirements, including invasive species prevention measures and polluter best management practices. The DNR will make payment in three transactions upon successful completion and acceptance of each job by project managers. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract requires unit pricing that includes all associated costs such as labor, materials, transportation, equipment, sales tax, and use tax. The project prohibits construction trade work and will not entertain additional charges beyond submitted bid prices. Herbicide application is subject to strict guidelines regarding permitted types, application methods, and weather conditions. Interested vendors requiring assistance with registration or submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1, to ensure proper bid preparation and submission.
Opportunity text
2024-775 Whitewater Wildlife Management Area Invasives Treatment The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicide, and incidentals necessary to treat woody invasives and tree sprout on 61 acres, divided into 3 jobs, along the Cut-Off Road on the Whitewater WMA in Winona County. Project Managers: Jaime Edwards, (507 796-3282 Christine Johnson, (507) 796-3283 Pre-bid meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Whitewater WMA office, 15035 Hwy 74, Altura, MN 55910. Attendance is not mandatory, however, Project Managers availability to answer questions or meet on site may be limited outside of the meeting. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DNR_RFB_Whitewater_WMA_Invasives_Treatment.pdf | ||
| Vendor_Qualification_Form.pdf | ||
| 2024-775_Specifications.pdf |
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