Event Description 2027-108 Cascade River State Park Septic Service REBID

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, fees, permits, off-site disposal, incidentals, and all else necessary to provide on-call septic service at Cascade River State Park through April 30, 2028 as specified.

For a site visit, please contact the Project Supervisor, Erin Turner-Garza, at 218-387-6003.

All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal. No e-mail or faxed responses will be accepted. Contractors needing help with registration and/or completing their response to this Event may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1.

Failure to respond to latest event version may result in bid rejection.

Please be aware that there are attachments to this event. The vendor is responsible for reviewing all attachments and complying with all requirements to this Event. DNR will be the determining factor if vendor meets specifications. All questions should be directed to the buyer listed in this event.

Unit price must include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax and all else necessary for completion of the project. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project.

Award--Item, Group, Total: Responses that do not comply with the solicitation will be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping items, or by total, whichever is deemed most advantageous to the State.

Once you have completed and submitted your response, you will receive a system confirmation message that your response has been ‘accepted’. Print and save the confirmation for your file. If you’re having trouble submitting your response, call the Help Desk at 651-201-8100 – Option No. 1

General Comments

* ATTENTION BIDDERS: Proof of MCPA SSTS Licensure is REQUIRED with bid response.

Attachments include:

-2027-108 Specifications & Terms

General Questions Question Ideal Response

GENERAL TERMS:

Do you acknowledge and certify compliance with all Responder Declarations stated in Section 1 of the event? Exceptions detailed in other locations within the response will not be considered. WARNING: Any exceptions taken may be cause for rejection of your response or portions thereof. Yes

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes

Event Details

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:

Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018515 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cascade Rvr SP Septic Service REBID Start Time Finish Time

08/05/2026 08:00:00 CDT 08/18/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

In order to participate in this event YOU MUST BE REGISTERED as either a bidder or a supplier.

Response Comments

SPECIAL TERMS:

Do you accept all the Special Terms and Conditions stated in the Event?

Exceptions detailed in other locations within the response will not be considered.

WARNING: Any exceptions taken may be cause for rejection of your response or portions thereof. Yes

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes

Response Comments

SPECIFICATIONS:

Can and will you meet the specifications called for in the event?

Exceptions detailed in other locations within the response will not be considered.

WARNING: Any exceptions taken may be cause for rejection of your response or portions thereof Yes

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes

Response Comments

CONTRACT OBLIGATION:

Name, Title, e-mail and Phone number of individual authorized to contractually obligate company.

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:

Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018515 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cascade Rvr SP Septic Service REBID Start Time Finish Time

08/05/2026 08:00:00 CDT 08/18/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

PREPARED BY:

Name, Title, e-mail, phone and fax numbers of individual who prepared the response.

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT:

By selecting the Yes button, you are officially approving the document and indicating you are authorized to submit this document on behalf of your entity or organization. Yes

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes

Response Comments

PROJECT CONTACT PERSON:

Enter the name, phone number, and email address of your contact person during the project.

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

SERVICE DATE REQUIREMENT:

Can and will you meet the service date requirements as stated in the solicitation? Yes

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:

Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018515 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cascade Rvr SP Septic Service REBID Start Time Finish Time

08/05/2026 08:00:00 CDT 08/18/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

STATE OF MINNESOTA RESIDENT VENDOR

In accordance with Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 142, Article 3, Section 16, amending Minn. Stat. § 16C.02, subd. 13, a “Resident Vendor” means a person, firm, or corporation that:

(1) is authorized to conduct business in the state of Minnesota on the date a solicitation for a contract is first advertised or announced. It includes a foreign corporation duly authorized to engage in business in Minnesota;

(2) has paid unemployment taxes or income taxes in this state during the 12 calendar months immediately preceding submission of the bid or proposal for which any preference is sought;

(3) has a business address in the state; and

(4) has affirmatively claimed that status in the bid or proposal submission.

To receive recognition as a Minnesota Resident Vendor (“Resident Vendor”), your company must meet each element of the statutory definition above by the solicitation opening date and time.

Resident Vendor status may be considered for purposes of resolving tied low bids or the application of a reciprocal preference.

Are you claiming Resident status?

BY ANSWERING ‘’YES’’ TO THIS QUESTION, YOU ARE CERTIFYING YOUR COMPLIANCE

WITH THE REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH HEREIN AND CLAIMING RESIDENT VENDOR STATUS

IN YOUR BID OR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

ORGANIZATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

Select the appropriate legal description of your business organization. Select One Options: Independent Contractor

Sole Proprietor Corporation Incorporated

LLC

Other-Please Specify

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:

Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018515 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cascade Rvr SP Septic Service REBID Start Time Finish Time

08/05/2026 08:00:00 CDT 08/18/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

INSURANCE:

If awarded, will you provide proof of insurance as detailed in the event? Yes

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes

Response Comments

PROMPT PAY:

What prompt pay discounts will you offer? If Other, then specify the terms in the comments section. Select One

Options: 1% in 30 2% in 30 3% in 30 1% in 10, Net 30 2% in 10, Net 30 3% in 10, Net 30 5% in 10, Net 30 1% in 15, Net 30 2% in 15, Net 30 3% in 15, Net 30 1% in 20, Net 30 2% in 20, Net 30 3% in 20, Net 30 Net 30 Other None

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Is your business based in Minnesota and considered small according to the OSP small business size standards? The link below provides size standard requirements. Please note (all web addresses can be copied and pasted into a web browser for further review) https://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/size/

And:

Is your business a for-profit business that is majority owned, operated and controlled by:

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:

Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018515 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cascade Rvr SP Septic Service REBID Start Time Finish Time

08/05/2026 08:00:00 CDT 08/18/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

• a racial minority,

• a woman,

• a person with a substantial physical disability,

• a veteran or service-disabled veteran, or is your business

• located in, or the owner lives in, an economically disadvantaged county?

( http://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/ed/counties )

If your company meets these basic criteria, it may be eligible for certification in the state’s Small Business Procurement Program. For more information on eligibility requirements please visit https://sbcp.mn.gov/.

You can also contact the Office of Equity in Procurement at Procurement.Equity@state.mn.us or 651-201-2402 for further information.

• Do you believe your company meets the criteria listed above?

• Your response to this question is for informational purposes only. If you select YES, and are not certified, a member of the Office of Equity in Procurement will contact you to provide additional information regarding the State’s Small Business Procurement Program. (Responders must select Yes or No to continue submitting their response.)

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

PROOF OF MPCA SSTS LICENSURE is REQUIRED as part of your bid response.

UPLOAD ALL REQUIRED OR REQUESTED ATTACHMENTS HERE

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.

Your bid will need to be edited online to include attachment responses.

Response Comments

If you fail to upload attachments requested in the solicitation, your response may be disqualified. Have you uploaded the required or requested attachments? (Yes / No)

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:

Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018515 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cascade Rvr SP Septic Service REBID Start Time Finish Time

08/05/2026 08:00:00 CDT 08/18/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:

Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018515 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cascade Rvr SP Septic Service REBID Start Time Finish Time

08/05/2026 08:00:00 CDT 08/18/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Line Details Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 15600 UOM: GALLON Bid Qty: 15600 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No

Description: Septic Tanks Pumping – Total price per GALLON 2027-108 Cascade River State Park Septic Pumping FY27 REBID

Question Response Septic Tanks Pumping – What is your total price per GALLON for the removal and disposal of waste from Septic tanks with disposal to an MPCA Approved Site/Treatment Facility?

2027-108 Cascade River State Park Septic Pumping

FY27 REBID

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 7800 UOM: GALLON Bid Qty: 7800 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No

Description: Holding Tank Pumping – Total price per GALLON

Question Response Holding Tank Pumping – What is your total price per GALLON for the removal and disposal of waste from Holding tanks with disposal to an MPCA Approved Site/Treatment Facility?

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:

Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018515 Sell RFx 8 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cascade Rvr SP Septic Service REBID Start Time Finish Time

08/05/2026 08:00:00 CDT 08/18/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Line: 3 Item ID: Line Qty: 16 UOM: EACH Bid Qty: 16 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No

Description: Vault Toilet Pumping – Total price per VAULT TOILET PUMPING

Question Response Vault Toilet Pumping - What is your total price per VAULT TOILET PUMPING for the removal and disposal of waste from Vault Toilets with disposal to an MPCA Approved Site/Treatment Facility?

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Line: 4 Item ID: Line Qty: 2 UOM: EACH Bid Qty: 2 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No

Description: Emergency Call Out – Total price per EMERGENCY CALL OUT

Question Response Emergency Call Out – What is your total price per

EMERGENCY CALL OUT?

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:

Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018515 Sell RFx 9 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cascade Rvr SP Septic Service REBID Start Time Finish Time

08/05/2026 08:00:00 CDT 08/18/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Bidder Information Firm Name:

Name: Signature: Date:

Phone #: Fax #:

Street Address:

City & State: Zip Code:

Email:

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:

Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018515 Sell RFx 10 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cascade Rvr SP Septic Service REBID Start Time Finish Time

08/05/2026 08:00:00 CDT 08/18/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 15600 UOM: GALLON Description: Septic Tanks Pumping –

Total price per GALLON 2027-108 Cascade River State Park Septic Pumping FY27 REBID

Item Specifications

Manufacturer:

Mfg Item ID:

Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:

Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:

Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:

Item Size: Item Color:

Shipping Information

Schedule: 1 Ship To: DNR PAT CASCADE RIVER STATE PK

3481 W HWY 61

LUTSEN MN 55612-9535

United States

Quantity: 15600 Due Date: 04/30/2028 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 7800 UOM: GALLON Description: Holding Tank Pumping –

Total price per GALLON

Item Specifications

Manufacturer:

Mfg Item ID:

Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:

Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:

Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:

Item Size: Item Color:

Shipping Information

Schedule: 1 Ship To: DNR PAT CASCADE RIVER STATE PK

3481 W HWY 61

LUTSEN MN 55612-9535

United States

Quantity: 7800 Due Date: 04/30/2028 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Line: 3 Item ID: Line Qty: 16 UOM: EACH Description: Vault Toilet Pumping –

Total price per VAULT TOILET PUMPING

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:

Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018515 Sell RFx 11 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cascade Rvr SP Septic Service REBID Start Time Finish Time

08/05/2026 08:00:00 CDT 08/18/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Item Specifications

Manufacturer:

Mfg Item ID:

Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:

Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:

Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:

Item Size: Item Color:

Shipping Information

Schedule: 1 Ship To: DNR PAT CASCADE RIVER STATE PK

3481 W HWY 61

LUTSEN MN 55612-9535

United States

Quantity: 16 Due Date: 04/30/2028 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Line: 4 Item ID: Line Qty: 2 UOM: EACH Description: Emergency Call Out –

Total price per EMERGENCY CALL OUT

Item Specifications

Manufacturer:

Mfg Item ID:

Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:

Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:

Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:

Item Size: Item Color:

Shipping Information

Schedule: 1 Ship To: DNR PAT CASCADE RIVER STATE PK

3481 W HWY 61

LUTSEN MN 55612-9535

United States

Quantity: 2 Due Date: 04/30/2028 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:

Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018515 Sell RFx 12 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cascade Rvr SP Septic Service REBID Start Time Finish Time

08/05/2026 08:00:00 CDT 08/18/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Appendix B - Terms & Conditions

1. Please review the attached Terms and Conditions attached to the event.

Last Updated: 12/24/2018

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Eck,Christine E Phone: 218/308-2661 Fax #:

Email: Christine.Eck@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018515 Sell RFx 13 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cascade Rvr SP Septic Service REBID Start Time Finish Time

08/05/2026 08:00:00 CDT 08/18/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No