Lewiston Area Timber Stand Improvement Pro

2026-11-03

The work covered under this solicitation shall consist of the labor , equipment , materials , tools , transportation , and incidentals necessary to perform hand release services using hand tools ( chainsaw and brush saw ) and herbicide on three ( 3 ) sites covering approximately 75 . 5 acres in the Lewiston Forestry Area of the Minnesota DNR . GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1 . These stipulations shall govern the hand release / stand improvement of 3 sites covering approximately 75 . 5 acres in the Lewiston Forestry Area . 2 . The contractor shall comply in every respect with all applicable laws of the Federal Government and / or the State of Minnesota . 3 . Work may be done on all seven days of the week , except where noted in the project descriptions . 4 . The State does not guarantee the exact acreage of any individual site within this contract . Any difference in acreage between those listed in this contract and those completed by the contractor will be valued at the bid rate for that site . 5 . A supplemental agreement signed by all parties must be in place before sites can be added and dropped . This agreement will detail the location and rate of payment for any added sites , and / or will describe the location and reasons for any sites being cancelled . Sites may be cancelled due to lack of funding . STATE RESPONSIBILITIES 1 . Each Project Supervisor will provide the contractor with Avenza maps with project site boundaries . Additional maps may be provided if needed . 2 . Each Project Supervisor or his / her designee will monitor the project site to ensure compliance with specifications . 3 . Each Project Supervisor will provide final inspection upon completion of the project . CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES 1 . A written project schedule will be provided to the Contract Officer and Project Supervisor within 10 days of Notice of Award as a condition for receiving a Notice to Proceed . The schedule will include the following : a . Anticipated start date . b . A date on which the project will be substantially complete and ready for inspection for compliance by the Site Supervisor . This date shall be no later than ( 7 ) calendar days before the listed completion date for each project to allow time for any additional work or clean - up required . 2 . Attend a short orientation session and / or site inspection conducted by the Project Supervisor to review all project requirements and specifications . 3 . Notify the Project Supervisor at least one week before work commences and give details of crew size and days of the week and approximate hours per day that crew will work . 4 . Provide all the necessary equipment , herbicide , supplies and transportation needed to complete the work . Brush saws must be a minimum displacement of 44cc & 3 HP . 5 . Ensure that all workers use safety equipment commensurate with the cutting tools and chemicals being used . Safety equipment may include earplugs , safety goggles , gloves , leather boots and protective clothing . 6 . Contractor must have on site a person with the ability to identify crop tree species when any release and / or herbicide treatment is being performed .

Minnesota

2026-04-29