DNR_RFB_West_White_Pine_Culvert_Replacement.pdf

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DNR RFB West White Pine Culvert Replacement
Solicitation number
2000018744
Issued by
Aitkin County, Minnesota

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This Request for Bids (RFB) is issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the removal and installation of a 4-foot diameter, 65-foot long culvert with skirting on both ends located on the West White Pine State Forest Road in Aitkin County. The project encompasses labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for completion. Bidders may schedule site visits by contacting project manager Derek Wagner at 218-429-3019. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal by October 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT, with a project completion deadline of June 30, 2027. The Department reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total, whichever is deemed most advantageous to the State. Contractor Assistance is available at 651-201-8100, Option 1, for registration and response submission support.

The solicitation requires unit pricing for six line items: mobilization (lump sum), erosion control blanket (5 square yards), granular fill bedding material (30 cubic yards), culvert removal/installation/transport (lump sum for contractor-supplied culvert), aggregate surfacing CL5 (10 cubic yards), and topsoil (2 cubic yards). All unit prices must include labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and all other costs necessary for project completion. Award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms and conditions. Respondents must comply with Minnesota Statutes relating to prevailing wages, provide proof of insurance if awarded, declare Minnesota resident vendor status if applicable, and may claim small business or diversity and inclusion program eligibility. Responses that do not comply with solicitation requirements will be rejected as nonresponsive.

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Event Description The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to provide the removal and installation of one (1) culvert: 4-foot diameter and 65 feet long with skirting on both ends on the West White Pine State Forest Road in Aitkin County.

For a site visit please contact the project manager Derek Wagner at 218-429-3019.

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

* Specifications and Terms

Qualification Form Equipment Specifications Form

General Questions Question Ideal Response

Upload all required or requested attachments here.

- Qualification Form

- Equipment Specifications Form

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

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018744 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB West White Pine Culvert Replacement Start Time Finish Time

09/26/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/08/2026 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

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Do you acknowledge and certify compliance with all Responder Declarations state in Section 1 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

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:

Do 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

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018744 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB West White Pine Culvert Replacement Start Time Finish Time

09/26/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/08/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

CONTRACT OBLIGATION:

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

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

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

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018744 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB West White Pine Culvert Replacement Start Time Finish Time

09/26/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/08/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

COMPLETION DATE REQUIREMENT:

Can you meet 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

(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

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018744 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB West White Pine Culvert Replacement Start Time Finish Time

09/26/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/08/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

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

PROMPT PAY:

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

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

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018744 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB West White Pine Culvert Replacement Start Time Finish Time

09/26/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/08/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

PREVAILING WAGE:

Is your company in compliance with Minnesota Statutes 177.30-32, 177.41-44, 16B and 16C relating to prevailing wages?

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.)

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018744 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB West White Pine Culvert Replacement Start Time Finish Time

09/26/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/08/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

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

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018744 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB West White Pine Culvert Replacement Start Time Finish Time

09/26/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/08/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

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

Description: 2027-303 West White Pine Culvert Replacement What is the LUMP SUM price for mobilization?

Question Response What is the LUMP SUM price for mobilization?

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 5 UOM: SQUARE YAR Bid Qty: 5 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No

Description: 2027-303 West White Pine Culvert Replacement What is the SQUARE YARD price for Erosion Control Blanket?

Question Response What is the SQUARE YARD price for Erosion Control Blanket?

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Line: 3 Item ID: Line Qty: 30 UOM: CUBIC YARD Bid Qty: 30 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No

Description: 2027-303 West White Pine Culvert Replacement What is the CUBIC YARD (LV) price for Granular Fill, Bedding Material?

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018744 Sell RFx 8 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB West White Pine Culvert Replacement Start Time Finish Time

09/26/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/08/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

Question Response What is the CUBIC YARD (LV) price for Granular Fill, Bedding Material?

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Line: 4 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: LUMP Bid Qty: 1 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No

Description: 2027-303 West White Pine Culvert Replacement What is the LUMP SUM price for Culvert removal, installation, and transport?

Question Response What is the LUMP SUM price for Culvert removal, installation, and transport – contractor supplied culvert?

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Line: 5 Item ID: Line Qty: 10 UOM: CUBIC YARD Bid Qty: 10 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No

Description: 2027-303 West White Pine Culvert Replacement What is the CUBIC YARD (LV) price for Aggregate Surfacing - CL5?

Question Response What is the CUBIC YARD (LV) price for Aggregate Surfacing - CL5?

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018744 Sell RFx 9 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB West White Pine Culvert Replacement Start Time Finish Time

09/26/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/08/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

Line: 6 Item ID: Line Qty: 2 UOM: CUBIC YARD Bid Qty: 2 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No

Description: 2027-303 West White Pine Culvert Replacement What is the CUBIC YARD (LV) price for Topsoil?

Question Response What is the CUBIC YARD (LV) price for Topsoil?

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018744 Sell RFx 10 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB West White Pine Culvert Replacement Start Time Finish Time

09/26/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/08/2026 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: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018744 Sell RFx 11 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB West White Pine Culvert Replacement Start Time Finish Time

09/26/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/08/2026 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: LUMP Description: 2027-303 West White Pine Culvert Replacement

What is the LUMP SUM price for mobilization?

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 FOR AITKIN

1200 MINNESOTA AVE S

AITKIN MN 56431-7402

United States

Quantity: 1 Due Date: 06/30/2027 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 5 UOM: SQUARE YAR Description: 2027-303 West White Pine Culvert Replacement

What is the SQUARE YARD price for Erosion Control Blanket?

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 FOR AITKIN

1200 MINNESOTA AVE S

AITKIN MN 56431-7402

United States

Quantity: 5 Due Date: 06/30/2027 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Line: 3 Item ID: Line Qty: 30 UOM: CUBIC YARD Description: 2027-303 West White Pine Culvert Replacement

What is the CUBIC YARD (LV) price for Granular Fill, Bedding Material?

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018744 Sell RFx 12 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB West White Pine Culvert Replacement Start Time Finish Time

09/26/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/08/2026 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 FOR AITKIN

1200 MINNESOTA AVE S

AITKIN MN 56431-7402

United States

Quantity: 30 Due Date: 06/30/2027 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Line: 4 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: LUMP Description: 2027-303 West White Pine Culvert Replacement

What is the LUMP SUM price for Culvert removal, installation, and transport?

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 FOR AITKIN

1200 MINNESOTA AVE S

AITKIN MN 56431-7402

United States

Quantity: 1 Due Date: 06/30/2027 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Line: 5 Item ID: Line Qty: 10 UOM: CUBIC YARD Description: 2027-303 West White Pine Culvert Replacement

What is the CUBIC YARD (LV) price for Aggregate Surfacing - CL5?

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018744 Sell RFx 13 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB West White Pine Culvert Replacement Start Time Finish Time

09/26/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/08/2026 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 FOR AITKIN

1200 MINNESOTA AVE S

AITKIN MN 56431-7402

United States

Quantity: 10 Due Date: 06/30/2027 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Line: 6 Item ID: Line Qty: 2 UOM: CUBIC YARD Description: 2027-303 West White Pine Culvert Replacement

What is the CUBIC YARD (LV) price for Topsoil?

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 FOR AITKIN

1200 MINNESOTA AVE S

AITKIN MN 56431-7402

United States

Quantity: 2 Due Date: 06/30/2027 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018744 Sell RFx 14 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB West White Pine Culvert Replacement Start Time Finish Time

09/26/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/08/2026 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: Crapser,Susan K Phone: 320/634-7365 Fax #:

Email: sue.crapser@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018744 Sell RFx 15 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB West White Pine Culvert Replacement Start Time Finish Time

09/26/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/08/2026 14:00:00 CDT

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

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