2024-616_Equipment_Specifications_Form.pdf

This document is an Equipment Specifications Form for a state and local government contract opportunity for Deer River Area Forest Road and Public Water Access Road Grading in Itasca County, Minnesota. The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for as-needed road grading on approximately 9.3 miles of State Forest Roads and Public Water Access Roads in the Deer River Area. The required motor grader equipment must have a minimum of 140 net horsepower, a minimum 14-foot blade length with carbide scarifier teeth, and be equipped with a flashing light, "Slow Moving Vehicle" sign, and a slope meter. Bidders must provide details on the primary, secondary, and other equipment they will use for the project. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications.

The Equipment Specifications Form requires bidders to provide unit pricing that includes all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, and use tax. A Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project. The state reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping items, or by total, whichever is deemed most advantageous. Contractors needing assistance with registration or completing their response may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk.