D6 west septic pumping

The Minnesota Department of Transportation District 6 Owatonna is soliciting bids for septic and lift station pumping services across eight rest areas located along I-35, I-90, and Highway 61. The procurement is structured as a Request for Bid (RFB) with services divided into four geographic zones, including locations in Glenville, Albert Lea, Owatonna, Northfield, Lakeville, and Lake City. Bidders must provide comprehensive pumping services, with total volume requirements ranging from 6,000 to 18,000 gallons per location, covering both septic tanks and lift stations. Contractors must be licensed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and equipped with specialized equipment including crust agitators. The contract period runs from March 5, 2025, to June 9, 2025, with specific seasonal pumping windows: spring pumping between April 15th and May 30th, and fall pumping between October 1st and November 15th. Bid submissions are due by March 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, with questions accepted until February 27, 2025. Pricing is set at $0.20 per gallon, which includes all labor, pumping, and disposal fees.

The state emphasizes diversity and inclusion through its Office of Equity in Procurement program, offering procurement opportunities for small businesses, including those that are Minnesota-based, minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, or located in economically disadvantaged counties. Specifically, the solicitation provides a 6% preference for certified veteran-owned or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses in accordance with Minnesota Statute 16C.16. All waste must be disposed of at approved municipal wastewater treatment plants, and contractors must carry appropriate insurance. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the state reserves the right to award to single or multiple vendors based on the best interest of the state. Bidders must submit pricing directly into the SWIFT system at the unit line level and provide comprehensive contact information for contract management and purchase order processing. Although a total contract value is not explicitly stated, the specifications suggest a substantial procurement opportunity for qualified septic pumping service providers.