2026-542_Equipment_and_Operator_Form.pdf

This is an Equipment and Operator Form for Solicitation #2026-542, issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the Goose Lake Navigation Channel Repair and Cleanout project located in Cass County near Remer, Minnesota. The project involves maintenance excavation of an approximately 800-linear-foot access channel on Mud-Goose Wildlife Management Area, including removal of accumulated sediment and plant material to a width of 15 feet and maximum depth of 4 feet or to the original channel bottom, whichever is less. Interested contractors must submit responses electronically through the Swift Portal with all required documentation and attachments reviewed for compliance. Site visits may be arranged by contacting Dawn Plattner at 218-328-8864 or Emma Hansen at 218-328-8865. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms and conditions.

Contractors must provide specific equipment details including a tracked excavator with hydraulic thumb, minimum 90 gross engine horsepower, minimum 20-foot horizontal reach, and ground pressure not exceeding 7.0 psi, along with operator information demonstrating minimum 250 hours of experience operating the specified equipment type. Bid pricing must include all labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and applicable taxes necessary for project completion. Contractors requiring assistance with Swift Portal registration or bid submission may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project.