Trench and Spray Bid 2026

Location: Wisconsin
Posted: Feb 26, 2026
Due: Mar 10, 2026
Agency: State Government of Wisconsin
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • 89 - Subsistence (Food)
Solicitation No: 26-558-20
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Solicitation Reference #: 26-558-20
Title: Trench and Spray Bid 2026
Available Date: 2/25/2026
Due Date: 3/10/2026 2:00:00 PM
Bid Synopsis: The Wisconsin DNR is soliciting bids to power disc trench & apply herbicide on approximately 194 acres across 5 sites on the Black River State Forest in Jackson County. The objective of these applications is to prepare these sites for hand planting in 2027. And to reduce invasive & native plant competition in preparation for the future reforestation project. For project details, attachment A- bid sheet, attachment B- Example Contract, and attachment C- Maps. The successful contractor will remove targeted populations within these areas with the goal of killing at least 95% of the identified populations. Must have DATCP pesticide certification in Forestry 2.0.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for 193 acres of power disc trenching & site prep spraying on the Black River State Forest (BRSF). This involves stands located in (also see the attached map):

T22N R3W Sections 15, Town of Komensky, Jackson County WI
T22N R3W Sections 27, Town of Komensky, Jackson County WI
T22N R3W Sections 24, Town of Komensky, Jackson County WI
T22N R2W Sections 30, Town of Komensky, Jackson County WI
T20N R2W Sections 21, Town of Millston, Jackson County WI
This project consists of 5 project areas all within 13 miles of the City of Black River Falls, WI. The main access to the sites is paved highways, town roads, woods roads, and ATV trails. Site 1 is 30-acres that was recently clear-cut jack pine stand in 2025. Site 2 was a 52-acre red pine plantation that was harvested back in 2024 & 2025. Site 3 is 8-acres and was harvested pine stand in 2025. Site 4 is another mixed pine stand that is 15-acres that was also clear cut with site 3. Site 5 is an 88-acre clear cut that was harvested in 2024 and treated for buckthorn in 2025. All 5 sites must be power disc trenched to prepare for tree planting and be foliar sprayed to control competing vegetation. See attached maps for more details.

Questions are due March 2, 2026 at 4:30 pm. All questions should be sent to Konrad.plachetta@wisconsin.gov.
Agency Contact: Konrad Plachetta,

Phone: 608-400-9460
eSupplier: https://esupplier.wi.gov
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