8T356 Poplar River-Lutsen Trailhead

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids on construction of a new asphalt paved parking lot, site entrance reconfiguration, and closure of two existing site entrances at the Poplar River-Lutsen Trailhead project near Lutsen in Cook County, with bids due June 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT and a Targeted Group Economically Disadvantaged (ED) and Veteran-Owned preference in place.

The scope includes constructing a single new entrance and closing two existing site entrances, with three alternate bid items available: installation of a new double vault toilet; installation of an LED solar area light and pole; and installation of a bike repair station, bike rack, and bench. Work is performed at the trailhead site in Cook County.

The estimated contract value is $488,900 with an anticipated completion date of October 30, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically through QuestCDN. Plan holders must pay a $6.00 non-refundable download delivery fee to access the 79 MB bid documents; bidders submitting online bids must pay an additional $25.00 online bidding fee. All costs incurred in responding to this solicitation are borne by the responder.

Plan holders will be notified of any addenda via email. Responses received after the June 9 deadline will not be considered. Primary project contacts are Alexander Rude (alexander.rude@state.mn.us, 218-834-1413) and Christine Eck (christine.eck@state.mn.us, 218-308-2661). QuestCDN customer support is available at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com.