DNR Interstate State Park Hazardous Tree Removal

2026-11-03

Option A : The work covered under this solicitation shall consist of the labor , equipment , materials , tools , transportation , and incidentals necessary to safely cut down and remove all debris from marked trees in park campground . Option B ( itemize with bid ): Remove all tree debris from previously cut trees from campsite 26 . This campsite will be closed to the public until final completion date . Site user safety must be considered at all times , and the site or portions of the site may be closed if it is determined to be unsafe during the tree removal process . All work must occur during the week ( Monday through Thursday ), the sites must be left safe to use any time the contractor is away from the site , and the campground must remain open on the weekends . Weekends are defined as Friday 8am – Sunday 4pm . All campsites and drivable surfaces will be cleared of debris prior to the weekend . Every effort was made to exclude campers from possible work dates . Bidder should be aware that exclusion in entirety was not possible and should work with project manager on best course of action for work dates regarding possible campers in the campground . Any damage caused to the campsite gravel parking spur or grass areas , paved road surface , buildings or other objects within the campground need to be replaced or repaired . Repair or replacement will be the decision of the project manager in the event of damage . Interstate State Park has Butternut ( Juglans cinerea ) trees in the campground which is a Minnesota Endangered Species . No damage or take is permitted within the scope of this project . Oak wilt is an invasive fungus that is present in Interstate State Park boundaries . No damage or take is permitted to any oaks ( Quercus ) within the scope of this project • Location ( s ) – Campsites within campground at 307 Milltown Rd , Taylors Falls MN 55084 . All trees are flagged with green flagging tape . All trees dropped will have low - cut stumps . Campground is not plowed in the winter months but is accessible by vehicle as of this bid package date . o Campsite 5 - 6 ▪ Ash Tree between sites 5 - 6 on road o Campsite 7 ▪ Ash tree near campsite marker o Campsite 8 ▪ Ash Tree near fire ring o Campsite 11 ▪ Ash tree near campsite marker o Campsite 15 ▪ Ash tree near campsite marker

Minnesota

2026-05-02