Cured in Place Slip Lining for MCF Red Wing

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a contractor to perform cured-in-place slip lining at the Red Wing Correctional Facility located in Goodhue County. The project involves descaling and preparing a vertical sewer stack running from the 4th floor to the basement, with specific requirements to address pipe cracking and sewer gas leakage. Key deliverables include installing a liner, cutting connections using a robotic cutter, and completing all work by June 30, 2025. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 9, 2025, at 10:00 AM, and attendance is required for all potential bidders. The solicitation (SWIFT Event # P7801-2000016930) was posted on March 25, 2025, with bid responses due by 3:00 PM Central Time on April 14, 2025. Bidders must submit responses through the SWIFT Supplier Portal and provide comprehensive documentation, including a Certificate of Insurance, prevailing wage payroll information, and compliance with state procurement regulations. The contract will be awarded on an "all or none" basis, with prices expected to include all inherent costs such as duties, permits, licenses, taxes, overhead, and insurance.

The procurement emphasizes diversity and inclusion, offering preferences for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with substantial physical disabilities. Potential bidders must be registered building construction contractors and comply with various state regulations, including potential withholding requirements for non-Minnesota contractors. The solicitation includes a Veteran-Owned Preference Form that allows certified veteran-owned or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses to claim up to a 12% preference on the first $2,000,000 of the bid. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract will be effective from April 14, 2025, or when all required signatures are obtained, until June 30, 2025. Contractors must be prepared to undergo background checks and provide all necessary tools, equipment, and rigging for the project. The state has implemented multi-factor authentication for the SWIFT Supplier Portal, which was introduced in October 2022, and requires strict compliance with non-collusion requirements and potential conflict of interest disclosures.