Boardwalk Materials and Lumber Only

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for boardwalk materials and lumber for Minneopa State Park, located in Blue Earth County. This procurement is specifically for materials delivery only, with no installation component required. The solicitation seeks 100 ground supports (8x8), 175 ground supports (6x6), 775 joists, 2,300 decking pieces, and 350 bumpers, along with associated hardware including 40,000 deck screws, 1,500 galvanized tie plates, 1,500 hurricane ties, and 30,000 joist hanger nails. All materials must meet specific grading standards, including Douglas fir-Larch or Southern Yellow Pine, with preservative treatment for Use Category 4B Ground Contact- Heavy Duty. The bid is open from April 24, 2025, to May 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with all responses required to be submitted through the SWIFT portal. Potential bidders must be registered as either a bidder or supplier, and all questions must be directed to the buyer, Katy McCann, at katy.mccann@state.mn.us. The preferred delivery date is June 1, 2025, with materials to be delivered FOB Destination to 54497 Gadwall Road, Mankato, MN 56001.

The solicitation emphasizes diversity and inclusion, with preferences for Minnesota-based small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with substantial physical disabilities. The state reserves the right to award the contract to a single or multiple responders, with an estimated total contract value ranging from $90,000 to $95,000 for the initial contract period from May 2025 through June 30, 2025. The contract includes an option to extend up to an additional year in increments determined by the state. Bidders must complete various compliance forms, including Responder Declarations, Veteran-Owned Preference Forms, and organizational conflict of interest disclosures. The procurement process requires multi-factor authentication for SWIFT Supplier Portal access and includes strict requirements for distributor or manufacturer representatives. Payment will be made after all items have been received and approved, with no partial payments allowed. The DNR will be the final determining factor in whether vendors meet the specified requirements, and failure to respond to the latest event version may result in bid rejection.