Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Eagan, Minnesota. Completed plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

Dakota County and the City of Eagan are seeking bids for the restoration of 36 acres of oak forest and savanna with Caponi Art Park. The scope of restoration activities within this contract include the following: o 100% removal of all exotic trees and shrubs o Removal of cut woody material from site, either by burning or hauling offsite. Burn piles are to be placed on areas with low erosion potential (flat areas) that do not threaten existing infrastructure and art installations. o Removal pf exotic herbaceous vegetation such as garlic mustard from all units o Unwanted native trees will also be removed from many of the units including red cedar, boxelder, ash, walnut, cottonwood, and others. Follow specific directions per unit. o Extreme caution will be needed on steep slopes and hand work only will be allowed on slopes > 20% grade. o This work is subject to prevailing wage regulations (Attachment H) All species listed in Attachments B and C will be controlled in all units as directed in both the woody and herbaceous species tables. Additionally, tree removal specifications for some units are outlined in Unit Work Specifications below. Forestry mowing is prohibited on steep slopes and within sensitive areas depicted on unit maps - all invasive shrub removal and subsequent stump treatment is to be completed with hand tools in these areas. All questions regarding this project will be directed to the attention of Christian Klatt, Natural Resources Specialist at 952-891-7947 or emailed to christian.klatt@co.dakota.mn.us. Bids will be based upon this invitation, the attached contract documents, general conditions, supplemental or special conditions, project scope, specifications, drawings and requirements. Single bids will be received for the total work. Bids will be accepted only on the bid forms included in the bid document unless otherwise noted. Fill in all items on the bid form submitted, sign and date same. Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of forty-five (45) days after the opening. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier's check or corporate surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid, as bid security. The successful bidder shall furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond each in an amount equal to the total bid. Original bid bonds are not required; however the authenticity of bonds will be verified immediately following the bid opening. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids received, waive any informalities and irregularities in the bidding or bids received, and accept any Alternate Bids (if applicable) in any order, number, or combination between the same or different bidders, together or separate from any Base Bid. Question Deadline 07/11/2025