Stormwater Facility Vegetation Management

The City of Sun Prairie is seeking qualified vendors to provide stormwater facility vegetation management services. The selected contractors will be tasked with maintaining designed native plantings, eradicating invasive and noxious weed species, soil stabilization, wetland management, site restorations, shoreline stabilization, planning assistance, and prescribed fire operations. The contract is expected to last for 3 years with the possibility of a 2-year extension. The city is looking for contractors with experience in stormwater management, ecology, biology, and plant science. The contractors will be required to provide a variety of services including vegetation management, erosion control, and invasive species control. Some of the key tasks include: • Proper identification of native and invasive species • Communication with City Staff regarding work plans and site-specific needs • Cattail Herbicide Treatment • Woody Plant Removal • Total Kill Herbicide Treatment • Broadleaf Weed Control • Spot Herbicide Treatment • Dormant Herbicide Treatment Cool Season and woody species • Grass Selective Herbicide Treatment • Mowing - Spot mowing, area mowing, fire break mowing • Cattail cutting during the winter months • Mowing Of Established Native Planting Areas • Goose Deterrent Treatment as necessary • Safety / Construction fence installation • Additional Seed and/or Plant Plug Installation • Installation of erosion control products as necessary • Seed bed preparation as necessary • Prescribed Fire Services