Seidl ' s Lake Park Restoration

2026-11-03

Dakota County is soliciting bids to conduct ecological restoration and management activities at Seidl ’ s Lake Park , a 37 - acre park cooperatively owned and managed by the cities of South St . Paul ( 7 acres ) and Inver Grove Heights ( 30 acres ) in northern Dakota County , Minnesota . This project will focus on the southern portion of the park ’ s natural areas , owned by the City of Inver Grove Heights . The south entrance to the site is located along Blaine Avenue . Woodlands with small pocket wetlands create the uplands of the park which surround Seidl ' s Lake , a landlocked 6 . 5 - acre DNR - protected waterbody . A paved trail , installed in 2024 , passes along the east side of the lake . Program Objectives Seidl ' s Lake Park is located southwest of the intersection of 4th Street and 13th Avenue South in South St . Paul and north of Blaine Avenue in Inver Grove Heights . The objectives of this project are to reduce or eliminate populations of woody and herbaceous invasive plant species , increase the diversity of existing plant communities , reestablish native plant communities , and address soil degradation and erosion . Restoration tasks will consist of removing woody invasive species and broadleaf weeds from woodland units , addressing non - native grasses and herbaceous weeds in the pocket wetlands and grassy openings , and reinforcing slopes to prevent erosion . Removal of invasive species will be followed by reintroduction and reestablishment of native and climate - resilient plant species . General Specifications Use of the Site The existing buildings , structures , and trails on the site will be open and during the entire project period unless otherwise coordinated with Project Manager and the City . Contractor will fully coordinate all work with the Project Manager . The Contractorshall conduct their operations so as to permit safe and unimpeded access to all existing park infrastructure and trails . Walks , driveways , entrances and all other areas to be used by the public shall be maintained in a safe condition and shall be kept free and clear of Contractor equipment , materials and debris . All damage to existing grading , pavements , unpaved park trails , structures , landscaping and sod will be repaired and fully restored to prior condition upon project completion . The Contractorshall cooperate with the County in the scheduling and execution of the work and use of the site , and they shall notify the Project Manager as far in advance as possible of the commencement of any work or operation which would interfere with the use of the existing infrastructure or trails . Trails may be closed for work with advance notice to the Project Manager and the County . The Contractor ' s operations and storage of materials shall be confined to the areas agreed upon with the County . Fire lanes and parking areas must be kept clear of Contractor equipment and materials at all times . Note that the City will not be responsible for removing snow from the trails during the project period . Equipment Vehicles are not allowed on steep slopes ( greater than 40 % grade ). Any rutting of soils or damage to land must be mitigated before final payment will be granted . Contractors must follow best management practices to avoid bringing weed - seed onto the site . If equipment , vehicles , gear , or clothing ( notably , boots and laces ) arrives at the project site with soil , aggregate material , mulch , vegetation ( including seeds ), or animals , it shall be cleaned by Contractor furnished tool or equipment ( brush / broom , compressed air or pressure washer ) at the staging area . The Contractor shall dispose of material cleaned from equipment and clothing at a location determined by the County . If the material cannot be disposed of onsite , secure material prior to transport ( sealed container , covered truck , or wrap with tarp ) and legally disposed of offsite . The Contractor shall ensure that all equipment and clothing used for work in infested waters has been adequately decontaminated for invasive species ( e . g ., zebra mussels ) prior to being used in non - infested waters . All equipment and clothing including but not limited to waders , tracked vehicles , barges , boats , turbidity curtain , sheet pile , and pumps that comes in contact with any infested waters must be thoroughly decontaminated .

Minnesota

2026-04-29