Class 2 Shouldering Material

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) District 6 in Rochester is conducting an Informal Request for Bid (RFB) for the procurement of 2,000 tons of Class 2 shouldering material for a project located on Interstate 90 between mile posts 166 and 175. The procurement requires the quarry supplying the material to be within 27 miles of the project site, with MnDOT responsible for hauling the materials. Key procurement details include a bid submission deadline of April 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with all responses required to be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. Prospective bidders must submit any questions in writing to jason.nelsen@state.mn.us no later than March 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with responses to be provided via an addendum. The contract will be effective from March 20, 2025, to March 19, 2026, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, but the bid emphasizes compliance with submission requirements and material specifications.

The solicitation demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, encouraging participation from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, businesses owned by persons with substantial physical disabilities, and veteran-owned enterprises. Potential bidders are invited to self-identify if they meet these criteria, with possible eligibility for the state's Small Business Procurement Program. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract allows for potential additional units or accessories through amendments, and MnDOT reserves the right to adjust quantities or specifications as needed. The estimated total contract value is approximately $12,300, though this is not a guaranteed minimum or maximum amount. Bidders must be registered in the SWIFT system as either a bidder or supplier to participate, and must provide equipment sales literature, technical specifications, and user manuals upon request. The state reserves the right to reject any and all responses, award to a single or multiple responders, and potentially cancel the solicitation.