DNR_RFB_Cliffs_Building_Material_Disposal.pdf

Event Description 2027-128 Cliffs Building Material Disposal

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: the labor, equipment, materials, tools, disposal, permits, fees, incidentals, and all else necessary to provide disposal fee for approximately 600 tons or an estimated 105 truckloads of crushed rock in wooden crates and buckets at a lined demolition and construction landfill to prevent any possible ground water contamination. Disposal facility must be within 50 miles of the Department of Natural Resource (DNR) Lands and Minerals (LAM) office in Hibbing. Project is for the disposal “tipping” fee only; all loading, hauling, and unloading will be performed by DNR staff.

For a Site Visit, please contact the Project Supervisor, Steve Mekkes, at 218-231-8453.

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. Taxes are not to be included in the rates offered in the bid.

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

* Attachments include:

-2027-128 Specifications & Terms

General Questions Question Ideal Response

GENERAL TERMS:

Do you acknowledge and certify compliance with all Responder Declarations as 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 R2901-2000018673 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cliffs Building Material Disposal Start Time Finish Time

09/08/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/17/2026 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 R2901-2000018673 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cliffs Building Material Disposal Start Time Finish Time

09/08/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/17/2026 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 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 R2901-2000018673 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cliffs Building Material Disposal Start Time Finish Time

09/08/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/17/2026 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 R2901-2000018673 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cliffs Building Material Disposal Start Time Finish Time

09/08/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/17/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

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:

• 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

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 R2901-2000018673 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cliffs Building Material Disposal Start Time Finish Time

09/08/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/17/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

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

FACILITY DISTANCE:

Project requires Contractor's disposal facility be located within 50 miles of the DNR Hibbing Office, located at 1525 3rd Avenue East, Hibbing MN 55746.

Is your Disposal Facility within 50 miles of this address? Yes

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes

Response Comments

FACILITY ADDRESS:

Please enter the name and physical address of the location of your lined disposal facility.

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

FACILITY LINER REQUIREMENT:

Was your demolition construction landfill constructed with a liner to prevent groundwater contamination?

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 R2901-2000018673 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cliffs Building Material Disposal Start Time Finish Time

09/08/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/17/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

MPCA PERMIT:

Do you hold a current and valid MPCA landfill permit?

Please enter your MPCA landfill permit number and expiration date here.

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

TAXES:

List any taxes applicable to disposal/landfill service, INCLUDING the percentage.

(Example: MN Solid Waste Tax 17%)

Required: No 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 R2901-2000018673 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cliffs Building Material Disposal Start Time Finish Time

09/08/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/17/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

Line Details Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 600 UOM: GROSS TON Bid Qty: 600 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No

Description: 2027-128 Cliffs Building Material Disposal: price PER TON for disposal as specified.

Comments:

* Taxes are not to be included in the rates offered in the bid.

Question Response What is your bid price PER TON for disposal as specified? Taxes are not to be included in the rates offered in the bid.

2027-128 Cliffs Building Material Disposal

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 R2901-2000018673 Sell RFx 8 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cliffs Building Material Disposal Start Time Finish Time

09/08/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/17/2026 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 R2901-2000018673 Sell RFx 9 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cliffs Building Material Disposal Start Time Finish Time

09/08/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/17/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 600 UOM: GROSS TON Description: 2027-128 Cliffs Building Material Disposal: price PER TON for disposal as specified.

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 LAM HIBBING

1525 3RD AVE E

HIBBING MN 55746-1461

United States

Quantity: 600 Due Date: 06/30/2027 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 R2901-2000018673 Sell RFx 10 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cliffs Building Material Disposal Start Time Finish Time

09/08/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/17/2026 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 R2901-2000018673 Sell RFx 11 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Cliffs Building Material Disposal Start Time Finish Time

09/08/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/17/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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