McMenomy and Wolfson Woods Restoration

Dakota County is seeking proposals to conduct ecological management and restoration activities at the McMenomy/Wolfson Conservation Easement in Dakota County, MN. The project involves restoring 67.2 acres of oak woodland by managing invasive woody vegetation and establishing conditions to return the historical fire regime to the site. The project will be completed in two phases, with Phase 1 starting in February 2026 and ending in April 2028, and Phase 2 starting in January 2027 and ending in December 2028. The contractor will be responsible for tasks such as woody removal, seed installation, and establishment management. Some key points to consider: • The project requires a pre-bid meeting and site visit. • The contractor must provide a narrative detailing their proposed methodology, labor costs, and timeline for buckthorn removal and management. • The contractor must also provide a plan for seed bed preparation and tracking and communicating work accomplished. • The project has a budget, but the exact amount is not specified in the provided text. • The contractor will be paid based on a payment schedule, with 75% of the payment due upon completion of the project and the remaining 25% due after the establishment management period.