Description
Dakota County is seeking a qualified natural‑resources restoration contractor to manage vegetation at Whitetail Woods Regional Park (456 acres) through a series of ecological treatments over a three‑year contract (initial 12‑month term with two optional 12‑month extensions). The work includes spot herbicide applications, spot mowing, prescribed burns on prairie/savanna and woodland units, hand‑weeding, and a suite of optional “as‑needed” tasks such as brush‑hog mowing, planting, watering, seeding, erosion‑control blanket installation, tree and brush removal, and specialized sand‑gravel prairie expansion. The contractor must hold state‑certified pesticide applicator and prescribed‑burn qualifications, coordinate closely with the County’s Project Manager, and adhere to strict notice, reporting, and performance‑standard requirements. The total maximum contract value (all terms) is $400,000, with a 3 % rate increase for each extension.