Bid guide
How to bid on wetland site management for Wisconsin’s Dept. of Natural Resources
What Wisconsin is buying
The Dept. of Natural Resources is seeking a contractor for long-term management of Wisconsin In-Lieu Fee wetland mitigation sites after they meet performance standards and leave performance monitoring.
Work will primarily include annual invasive-species control and mowing, occasional recurring prescribed burns, and potentially occasional reseeding. The Wisconsin Wetland Conservation Trust has restored 14 sites totaling 850 acres. Sites remain in long-term management indefinitely.
Deadline and submission timing
The bid is due December 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Plan to submit by the deadline and follow the submission instructions in the posting; the available information does not specify what happens after the deadline.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit environmental contractors with relevant experience managing wetland or natural areas, including invasive-species control, mowing, prescribed burning, and reseeding. The solicitation category is environmental.
How to find and respond to the solicitation
Find solicitation 27-597-20 in Wisconsin VendorNet. Access is public and does not require an account: open the Wisconsin VendorNet bid search, enter 27-597-20 in the “Solicitation Reference #” box, select Search, and click the matching row.
Follow the posting’s response instructions. Some solicitations accept fax or email, while others route responses through ShopUW+; check this posting for its required method and submit before the deadline.
Prepare a clear, practical bid
Show how your team would carry out the listed management tasks and maintain native species cover and wetland function. Make your experience relevant to the work described, and explain how you would plan recurring tasks across sites.
Read the full posting for required forms, response format, and any instructions on describing your approach. Check that your submission is complete and use the response method specified in the posting.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Dept of Natural Resources; the original posting controls.