This bid is for mechanical forestry site preparation across approximately 465.9 acres in the Two Harbors Forestry Area, Cook and Lake Counties, Minnesota.
Due
November 17, 2026
18 days left
Location
Lake Counties, MN
Minnesota
Posted on
guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us
Notice ID
2000018825
What they need
Cut and pileGroup A: 120 acres; Group B: 43 acres. Feller buncher and skidder required; cut designated stems over 2 inches in diameter and build clean, conical piles at least 30 × 30 feet, maximum two piles per acre. Timber removal requires a permit.
Winter shearGroup C: 56 acres. Minimum D7-equivalent dozer with KG blade; shear designated brush and trees up to 8 inches in diameter and pile for future burning.
Winter rock rakeGroup D: 103.2- and 53.3-acre tracts; Group F: 69.5 acres. Minimum D7-equivalent dozer with contractor-supplied rock rake capable of 2-inch soil penetration. Pile brush and slash; Group F requires greater than 75% mineral soil scarification.
MasticationGroup E: 7.7- and 13.2-acre tracts. Mulch designated vegetation to 10 inches or less above ground using a Fecon-equivalent fixed-tooth head, greater than 95 hp, minimum 35 gpm hydraulic flow, and maximum 7.5 psi ground pressure.
Schedule and accessStart December 1, 2026. Groups B, C, D and F must finish by March 15, 2027 on frozen ground; Groups A and E by June 30, 2027. Mastication requires dry or frozen ground with less than 4 inches of snow. Several sites have poor access; allow for potential road plowing, including up to 8 miles for Group C and 3 miles for Group D.
PricingProvide an all-inclusive per-acre rate for each tract in any group you can cover, including labor, equipment, mobilization, access preparation and taxes. Include every tract within each selected group.
What you have to submit
Pulled from the 19 solicitation documents (246 pages). Each item links to the page it came from. Check the originals and any amendments before you bid.
1How and where to submit
Log in to the State of Minnesota Supplier Portal, download the Price Schedule attachments, update them, and upload the completed files as part of the bid response.Source: Respond to a Price Schedule, page 1
2Deadline
Bidding closes at the event End Date and time shown on the View Events and Place Bids page in the Supplier Portal.Source: Verify Event Due Date, page 1
3Pricing format
Some events include Price Schedule attachments used to gather detailed pricing; the completed Price Schedule must be submitted as part of the bid response.Source: Respond to a Price Schedule, page 1
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