DNR_RFB_Mystery_Cave_Visitor_Furnace_Replacements.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 2000018830
- Issued by
- Minnesota
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This is a Request for Bids (RFB) document issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for furnace replacement work at Mystery Cave Visitor Center. The project involves the disconnection and removal of four existing furnaces and cell core PVS venting systems, followed by the furnace and installation of four new furnaces in accordance with applicable requirements and codes. The scope of work includes permits, inspections, labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for project completion. Prospective bidders must submit responses electronically through the Swift Portal, with no email or faxed submissions accepted. Site visits can be arranged by contacting Project Supervisor Patrick Hebner at 651-627-3446 or patrick.hebner@state.mn.us. Bidders requiring assistance with registration or submission should contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total, whichever is deemed most advantageous.
Unit pricing must be submitted for each bid item and must include all costs encompassing labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and all other expenses necessary for project completion. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project. Award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms and conditions. Responses that fail to comply with solicitation requirements will be deemed nonresponsive and rejected. Bidders are responsible for reviewing all attachments and complying with all event requirements, as the DNR will determine vendor specification compliance. No set-asides are indicated for this solicitation.
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| 2027-433_Exhibit_F_Furnace_Product_Data_Sheet.pdf | ||
| 2027-433_Sample_Contract.pdf | ||
| 2027-433_Request_for_Bid.pdf | ||
| 2027-433_Attachments.pdf |
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Event Description 2027-433 Mystery Cave Visitor Center Furnace Replacements
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for the permits and inspections, labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to disconnect and remove four existing furnaces and cell core PVS venting and furnish and install four new furnaces in accordance with the requirements and codes.
For a site visit, contact Patrick Hebner, Project Supervisor, 651-627-3446, patrick.hebner@state.mn.us.
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.
You must enter a bid amount in each of the Your Unit Bid Price fields.
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
* ATTACHMENTS
2027-433 Request for Bid 2027-433 Attachments 2027-433 Sample Contract 2027-433 Exhibit F Furnace Product Data Sheet
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
Event Details
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239 Fax #:
Email: Barbara.Swanson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018830 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mystery Cave Visitor Furnace Replacements Start Time Finish Time
11/02/2026 08:00:00 CST 11/12/2026 14:00:00 CST
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.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes
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 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, phone and fax numbers 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: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239 Fax #:
Email: Barbara.Swanson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018830 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mystery Cave Visitor Furnace Replacements Start Time Finish Time
11/02/2026 08:00:00 CST 11/12/2026 14:00:00 CST
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
Vendor Contact Enter the name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address of your contact person during the project.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS
Can you meet the completion date as stated in the solicitation? Yes
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes
Response Comments
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
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239 Fax #:
Email: Barbara.Swanson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018830 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mystery Cave Visitor Furnace Replacements Start Time Finish Time
11/02/2026 08:00:00 CST 11/12/2026 14:00:00 CST
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
(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
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: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239 Fax #:
Email: Barbara.Swanson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018830 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mystery Cave Visitor Furnace Replacements Start Time Finish Time
11/02/2026 08:00:00 CST 11/12/2026 14:00:00 CST
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
PREVAILING WAGE:
Is your company in compliance with Minnesota Statutes 177.30-32, 177.41-44, 16B and 16C relating to prevailing wages? Yes
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes
Response Comments
SUBCONTRACTORS:
Will you be subcontracting any of the services called for? If yes, provide the name, address, phone and fax number and what services the subcontractor(s) will provide, for each proposed subcontractor.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239 Fax #:
Email: Barbara.Swanson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018830 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mystery Cave Visitor Furnace Replacements Start Time Finish Time
11/02/2026 08:00:00 CST 11/12/2026 14:00:00 CST
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
REGISTERED WITH DLI:
Per Minn. Stat. § 326B.701, unless exempt, any Person, as defined by Minn.
Stat. § 181.723, subd. 1(a), who performs public or private construction services must register with the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI).
Registration is required prior to receiving a contract award. For additional information, and to register, go to www.dli.mn.gov/register or call 651.284.5074. What is your company’s registration number?
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 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.)
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239 Fax #:
Email: Barbara.Swanson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018830 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mystery Cave Visitor Furnace Replacements Start Time Finish Time
11/02/2026 08:00:00 CST 11/12/2026 14:00:00 CST
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Complete, sign and upload the requested or required forms here (in PDF format preferred):
1. Attachment E Vendor Qualifications
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) Yes
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? Yes
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239 Fax #:
Email: Barbara.Swanson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018830 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mystery Cave Visitor Furnace Replacements Start Time Finish Time
11/02/2026 08:00:00 CST 11/12/2026 14:00:00 CST
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: 2027-433 Mystery Cave Visitor Center Furnace Replacements - Disconnect and remove four existing furnaces and venting.
Question Response What is your TOTAL PRICE to disconnect and remove four existing furnaces and venting?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: DOLLAR Bid Qty: 1 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Furnish and install four new furnaces.
Question Response What is your TOTAL PRICE to furnish and install four new furnaces?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239 Fax #:
Email: Barbara.Swanson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018830 Sell RFx 8 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mystery Cave Visitor Furnace Replacements Start Time Finish Time
11/02/2026 08:00:00 CST 11/12/2026 14:00:00 CST
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: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239 Fax #:
Email: Barbara.Swanson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018830 Sell RFx 9 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mystery Cave Visitor Furnace Replacements Start Time Finish Time
11/02/2026 08:00:00 CST 11/12/2026 14:00:00 CST
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: DOLLAR
Disconnect and remove four existing furnaces and venting.
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 MYSTERY CAVE STATE PK
C/O FORESTVILLE STATE PARK
21071 CTY 118
PRESTON MN 55965-4502
United States
Quantity: 1 Due Date: 03/01/2027 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: DOLLAR
Furnish and install four new furnaces.
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 MYSTERY CAVE STATE PK
C/O FORESTVILLE STATE PARK
21071 CTY 118
PRESTON MN 55965-4502
United States
Quantity: 1 Due Date: 03/01/2027 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239 Fax #:
Email: Barbara.Swanson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018830 Sell RFx 10 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mystery Cave Visitor Furnace Replacements Start Time Finish Time
11/02/2026 08:00:00 CST 11/12/2026 14:00:00 CST
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: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239 Fax #:
Email: Barbara.Swanson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018830 Sell RFx 11 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Mystery Cave Visitor Furnace Replacements Start Time Finish Time
11/02/2026 08:00:00 CST 11/12/2026 14:00:00 CST
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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