Description
The County of Dakota, in partnership with Friends of the Mississippi River and the City of Inver Grove Heights, is seeking a qualified contractor to perform a comprehensive ecological restoration of Seidl’s Lake Park (≈ 37 ac). The work includes invasive woody‑shrub removal, site preparation, seeding of native grasses and forbs, planting of bare‑root native trees and shrubs, and ongoing invasive‑species management through June 2027. The contract is fixed‑price with unit‑rate payments, includes prevailing‑wage requirements, and will be evaluated on cost, past performance, technical approach, and team qualifications.
• Tree and shrub removal (cut, stump‑treat, burn or chip) across 12 work units in fall/winter 2026.
• Site preparation and hand‑broadcast seeding of native graminoid and prairie mixes; special treatment for compacted soils.
• Planting of 300 bare‑root native trees/shrubs in spring 2027 plus quarterly invasive‑species control (herbicide, mowing, spot‑treatment).
• Mandatory pre‑bid site walk on 14 Apr 2026; questions due 17 Apr 2026; bid submission by 24 Apr 2026.