Spring Lake Park Reserve Savanna Restoration

The Dakota County is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to restore and enhance savanna at the Spring Lake Park Reserve. The project involves restoring 17.1 acres of degraded savanna and woodlands, including tree and shrub removal, prescribed burning, and vegetation management. The contractor will be responsible for conducting woody removal and vegetation management work, including removing non-native species, enhancing the understory plant community, and reintroducing fire disturbance. The project is expected to last for three years, with various tasks and deadlines outlined in the proposal. Key aspects of the job include: • Restoring 17.1 acres of degraded savanna and woodlands • Removing non-native species and enhancing the understory plant community • Reintroducing fire disturbance through prescribed burning • Conducting vegetation management and maintenance • Ensuring protection of desirable existing vegetation and remedying any damage caused during the project The contractor will be required to submit a proposal that includes a narrative detailing their methodology, a timeline and sketch of proposed burn units, and a narrative describing their approach to tracking and communicating work accomplished.