D6 west septic pumping

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) District 6 is seeking a contractor for septic pumping services at 7 rest areas located along Interstate 35 and Interstate 90 in western Minnesota. The Request for Bid (RFB) solicits proposals for pumping and disposing of wastewater from septic tanks and lift stations, with an estimated total volume of 63,000 gallons across multiple zones. The contract period will run from October 24, 2024, to December 12, 2024, with an option for a one-week extension. Bids are due by October 24, 2024, at 10:30 AM Central Time, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The required services include pumping tanks ranging from 8,000 to 12,500 gallons, with a specified pricing structure of $0.28 per gallon. Contractors must coordinate pumping schedules with MnDOT, comply with safety and environmental regulations, and provide detailed information submittals including disposal location and licensing documentation.

The procurement allows for businesses to indicate their Minnesota small business status and qualifies for several preference categories, including veteran-owned businesses, which may receive a 6% preference if certified as a veteran-owned or service-disabled veteran-owned small business. The State is committed to diversity and inclusion in its procurement process, requesting responders to provide information about business ownership, including minority, women, and veteran-owned enterprises. Bidders must submit all documentation through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, including Responder Declarations and Responder Forms. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the State reserves the right to award to a single or multiple responders and can reject any or all responses. The contract does not specify a total dollar value, but requires contractors to enter bid prices directly into the SWIFT system. Prior to contract execution, the awarded responder must provide a Certificate of Insurance and comply with any additional submittal requests.