Project Information

Bid Title

2026 Tree Clearing Project - Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail (SIRT) Corridor-Segment D

Issuing Agency

Chisago County

Location

Minnesota

Published Date

Jan 30, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 10, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	2026 Tree Clearing Project - Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail (SIRT) Corridor-Segment D
Category:	Advertisement for Bids
Status:	Open

Description: This letter is to solicit quotes for tree clearing for the following project location (See Project Location Map Attached): Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail Corridor-Segment D is approximately 2.5-miles in length with 7.9 acres of tree clearing impact area per attached Swedish Immigrant Trail Segment D, Tree Clearing Plan # CP 24-015F. This corridor alignment is located north of MnDOT Hwy 8 between Grand Ave in the City of Center City, MN to Quandum Rd in Shafer, MN. The purpose of this project is to clear and remove trees to prepare for completion of a 10-foot-wide bituminous multi-purpose trail connection. The clearing operation is located on abandoned railroad corridor and sections of County owned and controlled lands. Sections of this trail corridor have been partially brushed and cleared and have multiple access/exit points for tree clearing operations. Plan specifications identify several isolated areas where pasture fencing must be salvaged and reinstalled. Fencing openings should be closed within 2 hours of the initial fence opening creation. The Engineer will field mark boundaries for tree/brush clearing areas designated for removal. The work shall consist of the following: Clear the individual trees and wooded/brushed areas as indicated in the field and included plan sheets. Clear trees/brush to within 6 inches of the ground. Grubbing and restoration work will be handled in a separate contract. Disposal of trees/brush from the County right-of-way or controlled land. The Contractor will provide traffic control devices to erect and takedown while the work is occurring. Contractor shall complete the work by April 14, 2026. Attached: • Project Location Map, SIRT-Segment D Tree Clearing (PDF) • WSB Engineering Plan, SIRT Tree Clearing Plan (PDF) • Request for Quote Form - SIRT-Segment D Tree Clearing (PDF) The Contractor’s quote shall include all labor and equipment required to clear the designated areas. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable plant pest quarantine orders imposed by the MDA and the United States Department of Agriculture. Measurement and basis of payment will follow MnDOT Specification 2101. Work and schedule to be coordinated with County prior to work beginning. By submitting a quote for this project, you are guaranteeing every effort will be taken to complete this work by April 14, 2026. Included with this letter are plan sheets depicting the work and a quote form. Should you decide to submit a quote for the work, please return the quote form by the deadline listed below. Completed quotes will be received by email to For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. not later than noonon Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at which time they will be opened. Sealed hard copy quotes may alternatively be delivered to Parks Office address at 313 N. Main Street, Room 170 Center City, MN 55012. The Contractor will be selected and notified upon review. Chisago County reserves the right to refuse all quotes and/or revise and resolicit this request pursuit to Chisago County purchasing policy. Contract will be awarded on February 18, 2026, with estimate work date to commence following field markings. Contractor shall provide Certificate of Insurance within 48 hours of notification of being chosen and contractor and any subcontractor shall comply with prevailing wage requirements of Minnesota Prevailing Wage Law. The successful contract shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws, together with all ordinances and regulations applicable to work. Should you have any questions regarding this project or would like a county representative to walk trail corridor with you, please do not hesitate to contact me at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. or 651-213-8961. Project Schedule Quote Issued Jan. 30, 2026 On-site meeting to view project area (optional) Feb. 5 and 6, 2026 Deadline for Submitting Questions Feb. 6, 2026 Quote Due Date Feb. 10, 2026 Completion of Quote Evaluations and Selection Feb. 11, 2026 Work to Commence following Selection TBD-After Marked Project Completion Deadline April 14, 2026 Publication Date/Time: 1/30/2026 3:00 PM Closing Date/Time: 2/10/2026 12:00 PM Contact Person: Joseph Tart, Chisago County Parks Director Phone: 651-213-8961 Related Documents: Request for Quote Form - SIRT-Segment D Tree Clearing (PDF) Project Location Map, SIRT Tree Clearing Plan (PDF) WSB Engineering Plan, SIRT Tree Clearing Plan (PDF)

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QUOTE FORM

CLEARING/REMOVING

OF TREES AND BRUSH IN PREPARATION

FOR TRAIL CONSTRUCTION

DUE by February 10, 2026

at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) (C.S.T.)

**Please return this quote form and marked Swedish Immigrant Trail -Segment D Tree Clearing and delivered to:

Chisago County Parks Division, Attn: Joseph Tart, Chisago County Government Parks Office, 313 N. Main Street, Room 170

Center City, Minnesota 55012 or emailed to joseph.tart@chisagocountymn.gov

2026 Tree Clearing Quote Form-Swedish Immigrant Regional Trail-Segment D

Item No.

1

2

3

4

5

Spec No.

2021.501

2101.502

2101.505

2104.503

2557.603

Item Description

MOBILIZATION

Unit Est. Qty. Unit Price

LUMP SUM 1 $

Total

$

CLEARING

EACH

7$

$

CLEARING

ACRE

7.9 $

$

SALVAGE FENCE

LIN FT

60 $

$

INSTALL FENCE

LIN FT

60 $

$

Total quote:

Authorized Agent Signature:

Date:

CHISAGO COUNTY 313 N. MAIN ST, #240, CENTER CITY, MN 55012

chisagocountymn.gov

County Parks: Checkerboard, Dennis Frandsen, Fish Lake, Ki-Chi-Saga, and Kost Dam. Regional Trails: Sunrise Prairie and Swedish Immigrant

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 115310Support Activities for Forestry
• NAICS 237990Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• NAICS 238910Site Preparation Contractors
• NAICS 561730Landscaping Services

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