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DNR RFB Northeast Forest Ash Tree Girdling
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for a project to girdle ash trees across approximately 71.2 acres within six sites located in Aitkin, Cass, and Crow Wing Counties. The purpose of this effort is to induce tree mortality through mechanical or chemical girdling methods, targeting ash stands on state-managed forest lands. Contractors are required to provide labor, equipment, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete the work, with all costs including taxes and materials incorporated into the unit price. The project involves multiple sites, with specific contact persons assigned for site visits, and responses must be submitted electronically via the Swift Portal by September 9, 2024, with no email or fax submissions accepted. All bid responses must adhere to the detailed attachments and specifications provided, and the lowest responsible vendor that meets all requirements will be awarded the contract. The state reserves the right to award items separately or as a group, depending on what is most advantageous. Vendors are responsible for reviewing all project documentation and ensuring compliance with all terms. Once submitted, vendors will receive a confirmation message of acceptance, and assistance is available through the designated help desk for technical support. The contract size is estimated between $50,000 and $150,000, and the project aims to effectively manage ash tree populations to mitigate potential ecological impacts.
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The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: for the labor, equipment, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to girdle ash trees either mechanically or chemically with the intent of causing tree mortality within Ash stands on state managed forest lands, approximately 71.2 acres in total at 6 sites in Aitkin, Cass, and Crow Wing Counties, Minnesota. For a site visit, contact the Project Supervisors:
Job 1 in Aitkin County Sarah Pennington at +1 (555) 000-0000
Job 2, 3, and 4, all in Aitkin County Derek Frost at +1 (555) 000-0000
Job 5 in Cass County and 6 in Crow Wing County Christine Reisz at +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.
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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