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DNR RFB Non-Native Phragmites Treatment 2025
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive non-native Phragmites australis treatment project across the state, involving the application of aquatic formulations of herbicides such as imazapyr and glyphosate. The project encompasses 1,088 sites, divided into six work bid groups, and requires all labor, equipment, materials, transportation, and incidentals necessary for effective control. Bidders must submit their responses electronically via the Swift Portal, adhering to all specified requirements, including reviewing attachments and completing the provided Excel price schedule, which forms the basis for bid evaluation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible vendor that meets all specifications and terms, with the possibility of awarding items separately or in groups to maximize value for the state. All pricing must include comprehensive costs such as labor, materials, tools, taxes, and transportation, with no application of the Direct Pay Permit. The response process emphasizes strict compliance with submission formats, requiring the completed price schedule to be uploaded in specified formats (.xls, .xlsx, or .pdf), with failure to do so risking bid rejection. The project, with a size estimate between $500,000 and $1,500,000, aims to effectively manage invasive Phragmites populations throughout Minnesota, with the contract overseen by the Department’s designated contact, Sue Crapser. The deadline for responses is August 7, 2025, and all questions should be directed to the designated contact for clarification.
General Info
Place of Performance
MN, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, herbicide, and incidentals necessary for treatment of non-native phragmites (Phragmites australis subsp. australis) using appropriate equipment for each site with an aquatic formulation of imazapyr herbicide, or if using a backpack or handheld sprayer an aquatic formulation of glyphosate herbicide.
There are a total of 1088 sites to be controlled throughout the State, divided into six (6) work Bid Groups.
Michael Verhoeven, Project Supervisor +1 (555) 000-0000
All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal. No e-mail or faxed responses will be accepted. Contractors needing help with registration and/or completing their response to this Event may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at +1 (555) 000-0000, Option 1.
Failure to respond to latest event version may result in bid rejection.
Please be aware that there are attachments to this event. The vendor is responsible for reviewing all attachments and complying with all requirements to this Event. DNR will be the determining factor if vendor meets specifications. All questions should be directed to the buyer listed in this event.
Unit price must include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax and all else necessary for completion of the project. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project.
Award--Item, Group, Total: Responses that do not comply with the solicitation will be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping items, or by total, whichever is deemed most advantageous to the State.
A Price Schedule in Excel (.xlsx) is attached to the Comments and Attachments of the Event. You must ‘download’ and save the Excel® Price Schedule to your desktop before you can begin filling in your offer and complete the Price Schedule. You must ‘upload/attach’ the completed Price Schedule Failure to do so will /may result in bid rejection.
You must enter a bid amount in the Your Unit Bid Price Field.
Responses will only be accepted on the Price Schedule included with the Event. The completed Price Schedule should be uploaded in either a Microsoft Excel® 97-2003 Worksheet (.xls), or Microsoft Excel® 2010 Worksheet (.xlsx). The Price Schedule document may also be downloaded, completed and uploaded in a .pdf format. The State reserves the right to reject Price Schedules submitted in any other formats. Other Excel® file extensions that MAY be compatible are: .xlsm, .xlt, .xltm, and .xlw.
Once you have completed and submitted your response, you will receive a system confirmation message that your response has been ‘accepted’. Print and save the confirmation for your file. If you’re having trouble submitting your response, call the Help Desk at +1 (555) 000-0000 – Option No. 1.
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