DNR_RFB_Lake_Vermilion_Abandoned_Houseboat_Removal.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 2000018694
- Issued by
- St. Louis County, Minnesota
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This is a Request for Bid (RFB) document issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the removal and disposal of one abandoned houseboat located in Indian Bay on Lake Vermilion near Tower in St. Louis County. The solicitation seeks bids covering all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, incidentals, and storage and disposal fees necessary to complete the project. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Swift Portal by October 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT, with no email or faxed submissions accepted. The project completion deadline is October 31, 2026. No site visit, bidder's conference, or pre-bid meeting is mentioned in the solicitation documents. The 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 or by total grouping as deemed advantageous.
All bidders must provide a lump sum price that includes labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and all other costs necessary for project completion. The solicitation requires vendors to upload completed Solicitation Attachments (2027-246 Attachments A to D) and provide proof of insurance if awarded. Bidders must acknowledge compliance with all Responder Declarations and answer a diversity and inclusion questionnaire regarding Minnesota small business status and certification eligibility. Responses that do not comply with solicitation requirements will be rejected as nonresponsive. The Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project. Contractors requiring assistance with Swift Portal registration or response completion may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. The primary contact for questions is Amy L. Archer at 218/328-8955 or Amy.Archer@state.mn.us.
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| 2027-246_Sample_Contract___Exhibits.pdf | ||
| 2027-246_Request_for_Bid.pdf | ||
| 2027-246_Attachments_A_to_D.pdf |
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Event Description 2027-246 Lake Vermilion Abandoned Houseboat Removal
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, incidentals and all storage and disposal fees, necessary to remove and dispose of one (1) abandoned houseboat from Indian Bay located on Lake Vermilion, near Tower in St. Louis County.
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
* 2027-246 Request for Bid
2027-246 Attachments A to D 2027-246 Sample Contract & Exhibits
General Questions Question Ideal Response
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?
Event Details
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Archer,Amy L Phone: 218/328-8955 Fax #:
Email: Amy.Archer@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018694 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Lake Vermilion Abandoned Houseboat Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/29/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/07/2026 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.
( 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
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS:
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
Response Comments
Upload all required or requested attachments here.
1. All bidders must upload their completed Solicitation Attachments document 2027-246 Attachments A to D.
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.
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Archer,Amy L Phone: 218/328-8955 Fax #:
Email: Amy.Archer@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018694 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Lake Vermilion Abandoned Houseboat Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/29/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/07/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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
Response Comments
INSURANCE:
If awarded, will you provide proof of insurance as detailed in the event? Yes
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Archer,Amy L Phone: 218/328-8955 Fax #:
Email: Amy.Archer@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018694 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Lake Vermilion Abandoned Houseboat Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/29/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/07/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: DOLLAR Bid Qty: 1 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: 2027-246 Lk Vermilion Abandoned Houseboat Removal Per Bid Specifications WHAT IS YOUR LUMP SUM PRICE TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF THE ABANDONED HOUSEBOAT FROM LAKE
VERMILION?
Question Response
WHAT IS YOUR LUMP SUM PRICE TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE
OF THE ABANDONED HOUSEBOAT FROM LAKE VERMILION?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Archer,Amy L Phone: 218/328-8955 Fax #:
Email: Amy.Archer@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018694 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Lake Vermilion Abandoned Houseboat Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/29/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/07/2026 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: Archer,Amy L Phone: 218/328-8955 Fax #:
Email: Amy.Archer@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018694 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Lake Vermilion Abandoned Houseboat Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/29/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/07/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: DOLLAR Description: 2027-246 Lk Vermilion Abandoned Houseboat Removal Per Bid Specifications
WHAT IS YOUR LUMP SUM PRICE TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF THE ABANDONED HOUSEBOAT FROM LAKE VERMILION?
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 ENF ST PAUL
500 LAFAYETTE RD
ST PAUL MN 55155-4047
United States
Quantity: 1 Due Date: 10/31/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Archer,Amy L Phone: 218/328-8955 Fax #:
Email: Amy.Archer@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018694 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Lake Vermilion Abandoned Houseboat Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/29/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/07/2026 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: Archer,Amy L Phone: 218/328-8955 Fax #:
Email: Amy.Archer@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018694 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Lake Vermilion Abandoned Houseboat Removal Start Time Finish Time
09/29/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/07/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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