West Lebanon Hills Restoration

Dakota County is seeking a qualified contractor to execute a multi‑year ecological restoration project on the west side of Lebanon Hills Regional Park. The work encompasses invasive‑species control, hazardous tree removal, seed‑bed preparation, native seed broadcasting, plug planting, and ongoing establishment management across roughly 210 acres. The effort is part of a broader “Sustainable Trails” initiative and must be completed by the end of 2029, with phased tasks coordinated with trail construction. • Invasive‑species removal and canopy thinning (Task A) – cut, treat, stack, and burn non‑oak woody vegetation. • Hazard‑tree and dead‑tree removal (Task B) – safe removal of diseased or dangerous trees, with stacking for burning. • Seed‑bed preparation, seeding, and plug installation (Tasks C‑E) – herbicide treatment, mechanical preparation, broadcast of county‑supplied native seed, and planting of native plugs. • Three‑year establishment management (Task F) – quarterly monitoring, invasive‑species control, mowing, and corrective actions through 2029. • Optional canopy‑thinning and prairie‑restoration sub‑units (Tasks G‑I) – additional work in designated sub‑units if the contractor proposes.