Description
This solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to execute ecological restoration and enhancement work at Harmon Park Reserve and Salem Hills Park in Inver Grove Heights, MN. The work includes invasive woody‑shrub removal, site preparation, native seed broadcasting, and multi‑year invasive‑species management, with optional prescribed‑burn components. The contractor must hold a Minnesota commercial pesticide applicator license, possess certified prescribed‑fire personnel, carry the required insurance limits, and apply prevailing‑wage rates.
• Tree and shrub removal (cut, stump‑treat, chip or pile‑burn) across ~17 ac of invasive woody vegetation.
• Hand‑broadcast seeding of graminoid mixes and savanna forbs after site preparation, covering ~28 ac.
• Invasive‑species control (herbaceous and woody) with spot‑spray treatments through 30 Jun 2027, requiring multiple seasonal visits.
• Optional prescribed‑burn planning and execution in designated prairie units, plus forestry mowing and post‑burn seeding.
• Comprehensive reporting, 24‑hour work notices, and adherence to strict environmental, safety, and insurance requirements.