CABIN MATERIALS for Morgan Monroe SF 152953Bid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for cabin materials to be used at Morgan Monroe State Forest, with solicitation number 85451. The procurement involves acquiring specific building materials including treated lumber, ground contact lumber, construction lumber, roof metal, insulation, windows, adhesives, and flooring, with precise quantities for 20 different material lines. These materials will be used by property staff to construct rentable cabins that will be assembled at Morgan Monroe State Forest in Martinsville, Indiana. The solicitation was released on September 26, 2025, with responses due by October 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Potential bidders must submit complete bid packages via email to asimonton@dnr.in.gov, fax, or mail, and all questions must be emailed to the same address by October 22, 2025. Pricing must include shipping to the delivery location, and all quoted prices must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the response due date.

The solicitation includes specific preferences and certification requirements, with goals for Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation at 8% and 11% respectively, and a 3% goal for Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Bidders must provide documentation demonstrating compliance with various requirements, including drug-free workplace certification, employment eligibility verification, and Secretary of State registration. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive material list suggests a substantial procurement investment. The procurement is open to businesses that can meet the technical specifications, certification requirements, and preference goals. Vendors must be prepared to provide detailed pricing for each material line, with quantities ranging from 2 to 4,000 units per line, and demonstrate the capability to deliver materials suitable for cabin construction at a state forest location.