Westwood Hills Nature Center Habitat Restoration

The City of St. Louis Park is soliciting bids for habitat restoration work at the Westwood Hills Nature Center, focusing on the removal and ongoing management of invasive buckthorn. The contract requires comprehensive buckthorn eradication efforts, including mid-season critical cuts and chemical treatments to ensure effective control and long-term ecosystem recovery. All work must be performed on-site at the nature center located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, with the city maintaining strict oversight to preserve native habitat integrity. Bidders must be prepared to execute precise, environmentally responsible methods that align with conservation goals and minimize disturbance to surrounding flora and fauna. Proposals are due by August 10, 2026, at 8:00 PM CT, with the solicitation posted on July 22, 2026. Interested parties should direct all inquiries to Michael Bahe, the Owner/Engineer, via email at mbahe@stlouisparkmn.gov or phone at 952-924-2699. The project does not specify a set-aside classification or NAICS code, and all submissions must comply fully with the scope of work outlined by the city. The official bidding platform is accessible through the provided online portal, and contractors are expected to demonstrate expertise in ecological restoration, experience with invasive species management, and a clear plan for safe and sustainable chemical application practices.