Site Restoration - Prairie Bluff Conservation Area

The Hennepin County Public Works Department is seeking bids for a site restoration project at the Prairie Bluff Conservation Area. The project involves enhancing 21.9 acres of prairie, oak savanna, and oak forest by removing pioneering woody species, repairing compacted footpaths, and reintegrating the areas with the surrounding prairie. The project is expected to be completed within 5 years from the date of award. • The project area includes native remnant plant communities, and protection of existing native plants and natural resources is paramount. • The primary activities will be the removal of pioneering woody species in all work areas and repair and restoration of eroding compact footpaths. • The project will involve mechanical aeration of compacted trail areas, cover crop seeding, and targeted herbicide applications. • The contractor will be required to provide all necessary equipment, labor, and supplies to perform the work in a safe, efficient, and legal manner.