Aggregate for Multiple Loc Bemidji Area

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for aggregate supply and delivery across multiple locations in the Bemidji Area through a formal Request for Bid (RFx). The procurement involves 3/4" Crushed Quarry Rock with fines, to be delivered to six specific sites: Bemidji Public Works Facility (24 cubic yards), Lake Bemidji State Park (36 cubic yards), Bullhead Lake Fishing Pier in Kelliher (60 cubic yards), Benjamin Lake Fishing Pier (48 cubic yards), Gilstad Lake Fishing Pier in Blackduck (36 cubic yards), and Tamarac River Fishing Pier in Waskish (48 cubic yards). The total procurement is for 216 cubic yards of aggregate material, with delivery requirements varying by location, including some sites requiring rock in a pile and others needing tailgate spreading up to 4 inches in depth. Bidders must submit their responses through the Supplier Portal by April 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with all deliveries to be completed by June 30, 2025. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted to kyle.ballantyne@state.mn.us no later than the question submission deadline, with responses provided via addendum. Evaluation will focus on meeting technical specifications, pricing, and compliance with all solicitation requirements.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for diversity and inclusion, offering opportunities and preference points for small businesses, businesses owned by racial minorities, women, persons with substantial physical disabilities, veterans, or businesses located in economically disadvantaged counties. Specifically, veteran-owned businesses can receive a 6% procurement preference if certified. The contract is structured for a one-year term from April 14, 2025, to April 13, 2026, with the potential for a one-year extension through a duly executed amendment. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, pricing will be evaluated on a per cubic yard basis with delivery included, and all prices must encompass inherent costs of providing goods and services. Bidders are required to provide comprehensive documentation, including product specifications, pricing details, and various mandatory certifications. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, and cancel the solicitation if deemed in the best interest of the state. Potential vendors must be registered in the Supplier Portal and can seek assistance through the SWIFT Vendor Helpline at 651.201.8100, Option 1, if they encounter issues with submission.