Request for Proposal for Native Prairie Management

Request for Proposal for Native Prairie Management The Contractor Shall Manage Established Native Prairie Grass Areas Within And Without River Floodplains With A Primary Focus On Controlling Minnesota-Listed Noxious Weeds, While Maintaining A Healthy And Diverse Native Plant Community. Work Shall Utilize Practices That Support Pollinators, Insects, Birds And Other Wildlife. A. Invasive & Noxious Weed Control A. Target Species I. Canada Thistle Ii. Poison Ivy Iii. Other Weeds Identified In Minnesota Statute 18.75-18.91 B. Control Methods I. Spot Herbicide Application Ii. Mechanical Control Iii. Controlled Burn Iv. Mowing (Minimal) V. Broadcast Or Blanket Herbicide Applications Are Prohibited B. Native Stand Protection & Enhancement A. Avoid Damaging Existing Native Plants B. Identify Areas Showing Declining Native Diversity Or Persistent Weed Pressure C. Provide Recommendations For: I. Interseeding Or Overseeding Ii. Adjusted Management Frequency Iii. Other Adjustments To Management Program C. Additional Floodplain Requirements A. Suspend Operations During Saturated Conditions B. No Rutting, Compaction Or Equipment Staging Allowed On Flood Protection Levies