Description
The Natural Resources Department is seeking bids for the labor, equipment, herbicide, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for gravel pit and roadside right-of-way spot spray treatment of invasive species. This contract will include treating 28.1 acres within Itasca, Koochiching, and St. Louis counties in the Hibbing Forestry Area. The contract has two lines:
* Line 1: Hibbing Gravel Pit and Roadside Invasive Treatment 2026, with approximately 18.6 acres in total, and a completion date of June 30, 2026.
* Line 2: Holmstrum Spur SF ROW, with approximately 9.5 acres in total, and a completion date of July 17, 2026.
The bidder must provide a bid price per acre for each line.
The bidder must also meet the specifications and terms and conditions stated in the event.
Some key points to consider are:
* The bidder must be registered as either a bidder or a supplier.
* The bidder must submit their response electronically through the Swift Portal.
* The bidder must provide proof of insurance as detailed in the event.
* The bidder must meet the service dates stated in the solicitation.
* The bidder must provide a copy of their Pesticide Applicator License.
Some benefits of this contract are:
* The opportunity to work with the Natural Resources Department.
* The chance to provide a valuable service to the state of Minnesota.
* The potential for future contracts with the state.