300 FW PAS Leavenworth Silt and Debris RemovalBid Documents

The State of Indiana Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Indiana Department of Administration, is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) #0030087462 for on-call silt and debris removal services at the Public Access South (PAS) Leavenworth Boat Ramp located in Daviess County. The scope of work involves heavy machinery removal of accumulated silt and debris from the boat ramp area, with all removed materials placed on-site above the ordinary high-water mark. Services are estimated at approximately 10 tons of material per visit with an anticipated frequency of 12 service visits annually over the contract period. The contract will commence June 1, 2026, and extend through May 31, 2030, with a potential renewal period, though the total term including any renewals shall not exceed four years. Bidders must submit pricing on a per-ton basis for each contract year, with unit prices extended across the estimated tonnage and annual service frequency. Responses must be received by Monday, May 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT via email to Jen Reeves at JReeves@dnr.in.gov or by fax to 317-972-3275, with all quoted prices remaining valid for 30 calendar days following the response due date. All questions from potential bidders must be submitted no less than seven days before the bidding deadline closes. Respondents must be registered with the Indiana Secretary of State, certify compliance with drug-free workplace requirements, complete E-Verify employment eligibility verification, maintain non-collusion standards, and comply with Indiana ethics obligations.

This procurement includes specific participation goals for disadvantaged and veteran-owned enterprises, establishing targets of 8 percent for minority business enterprise (MBE) participation, 11 percent for women business enterprise (WBE) participation, and 3 percent for Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Enterprises (IVOSB). Bidders may claim various procurement preferences including U.S. Manufactured Product, Indiana Business, Indiana Manufactured, Small Business, and recycled content designations, each with specific documentation requirements. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Bidders claiming any procurement preference must complete the Indiana Economic Impact form and the MBE/WBE Subcontractor Commitment Form if applicable. Prior to contract award, bidders must complete the online Bidder Registration process through the Indiana Department of Administration if they have not previously done so. All bid packages must include the completed Event Details packet, which incorporates the RFQ forms with cost per service, the Claiming Purchasing Preferences form, the Indiana Economic Impact form, the MBE/WBE Subcontractor Commit Form (if applicable), and the Non-Collusion Certification and Signature page. No specific budget range or contract award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.