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DNR RFB Prairie Ridge WMA Wetland Restoration
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is soliciting competitive bids for the restoration of wetlands at Prairie Ridge Wildlife Management Area in 2025. The project involves comprehensive wetland basin rehabilitation, including woody removal through mowing and mulching, locating and breaking drain tiles, and removing cattails and sediment buildup. A significant component of the work entails moving spoil material to designated areas, followed by sowing a cover crop of oats and mulching all disturbed sites to promote ecological recovery. Contractors are required to submit their bids electronically via the Swift Portal, with detailed instructions emphasizing the importance of reviewing all attachments and complying with submission protocols, including the use of the provided Price Schedule template. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder that meets all specifications and terms, with the possibility of awarding items separately or grouped for the most advantageous outcome to the state. The project’s estimated value ranges from $500,000 to $1.5 million, and the response deadline is March 4, 2025. Additional documentation includes a First-Tier Subcontractors List form, which must be completed prior to contract execution, and a Solicitation Bond form, which guarantees bid compliance and contract performance. The process emphasizes thorough review and adherence to all bid requirements, including submission formats and pricing details, to ensure eligibility. The department’s primary contact for inquiries is Kathy Alfred, and interested vendors can access further information through the provided online portal link. This project underscores the department’s commitment to wetland restoration and ecological enhancement, requiring comprehensive planning, responsible bidding, and adherence to Minnesota’s procurement standards.
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The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for woody removal with mowing and mulching, locating and breaking drain tile, and removing cattails and sediment to restore wetland basins. A significant amount of spoil will need to be moved to designated spoil areas. The contractor will be sowing a cover crop of oats and mulching all disturbed areas.
For a site visit contact Sarah Kvidt 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.
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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