Fall Lifting and Grading Tree Seedlings

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is seeking a contractor to lift and grade tree seedlings at the state nursery in Boscobel, Wisconsin. The scope of work includes lifting and placing seedlings in crates, grading, stripping leaves, counting, and bundling on a grading belt. The estimated quantity of seedlings to be processed is 600,000 hardwoods/shrubs and 400,000 conifers over a period of 7-20 working days. The contract will be for one year with four one-year renewal options. Key responsibilities of the contractor will include: * Lifting and placing seedlings in crates * Grading and stripping leaves from seedlings * Counting and bundling seedlings on a grading belt * Meeting the estimated quantity of seedlings to be processed within the specified timeframe * Coordinating with the Wisconsin DNR Wilson State Nursery staff to ensure a smooth operation.