Brushing and Mowing of EZ roads

Solicitation 12444526Q0067 is a request for quotations for roadside vegetation removal within the Gunflint and Tofte Ranger Districts of the Superior National Forest in Cook and Lake Counties, Minnesota. This firm-fixed-price acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561730, with a size standard of 9.5 million dollars. The scope of work involves brushing and mowing designated roads and turnouts to remove limbs, residual slash, roadside brush, and small trees up to 3 inches in diameter, ensuring all vegetation is cut to a height no higher than 6 inches. The project is divided into two primary bid items based on clearing widths: a four-foot width for 29.46 miles and an eight-foot width for 33.16 miles. The performance window for the work is scheduled from July 6 to August 31, with a general delivery requirement of 90 days from the date of award. Contractors must utilize equipment capable of reaching at least 12 feet and must adhere to Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards for all traffic warning signs. Award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, requiring offerors to provide specific equipment make and model details along with descriptive literature to prove technical capability. All quotes must be submitted via email to Joshua Franks by September 6, 2026, at 11:00 PM Eastern. Payment will be processed via cashier's check or cash, and the contract is subject to Minnesota wage determination 2015-4959.