DNR RFB 2026 Eurasian Watermilfoil Removal

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for the removal of Eurasian Watermilfoil via hand pulling or diver assisted suction harvesting from up to approximately 6.91 acres over five sites within Kingsbury Bay in the St. Louis River. The work will include labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, mobilization, and incidentals necessary for the removal. The contractor will be responsible for locating and selectively removing EWM from MNDNR provided locations, conducting a sweep for EWM fragments at the end of each day, and providing daily summary reports. • The contractor must obtain a MNDNR Commercial Mechanical Control Permit and meet with the MNDNR point of contact prior to beginning removal. • The contractor must conduct a pre-treatment survey to refine the removal polygons and provide updated areas to the contractor. • The contractor must transport aquatic vegetation to an authorized disposal facility and implement decontamination protocols at the end of each workday. • The contractor must deliver a final report summarizing treatment activities.