2025-036_Required_Equipment_and_Operator_Exp_Form.pdf

This document is a Required Equipment and Operator Experience Form for a state and local contract opportunity issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the Littlefork-Baudette Multiple Pass Road Grading project in Koochiching County. The project involves providing labor, equipment, mobilization, fuel, lubrication, transportation, materials, tools, transportation, final clean-up, and incidentals necessary for multiple as-needed State Forest Road grading within the Pine Island State Forest. The estimated total rounds of grading for the life of the contract is approximately eight (8). Contractors are required to list all equipment items they will provide for the project, including graders, blades, and operator experience. Changes to the listed equipment require an updated form. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions.

Pricing for the project must include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, and use tax. A Price Schedule in Excel format must be completed and submitted with the bid. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping items, or by total, whichever is deemed most advantageous. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project.