Equipment Specifications and Operator Experience Requirements

This is an Equipment Specifications and Operator Experience Form prepared by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for Solicitation #2027-034, a forest road grading project in the Two Harbors Area of the Grand Portage State Forest located in Cook County. The project involves as-needed grading of sand and gravel forest roads approximately 14 to 20 feet wide, designed to accommodate logging and recreational traffic at speeds up to 25 MPH. Bidders must submit specifications for grading equipment including the year, make, model, horsepower rating, and blade length in feet, along with confirmation that functioning safety lights and slope meters are installed per contract specifications. The operator assigned to the project must demonstrate a minimum of two years of experience operating grading equipment, with the operator's name and years of experience to be documented on the form.

All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal by the deadline specified in the solicitation, with no email or faxed submissions accepted. Unit pricing must include all costs associated with labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and all other expenses necessary for project completion. The contract award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms and conditions, with the State reserving the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total as deemed most advantageous. Contractors requiring assistance with Swift Portal registration or submission should contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1, and all technical questions should be directed to the buyer listed in the event.