DNR Class 5 Gravel Bemidji Area PWA sites

The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for the procurement and delivery of 540 yards of Class 5 Gravel to be stockpiled at nine Public Water Access sites located across Beltrami, Clearwater, and Hubbard Counties in the Bemidji area. The nine delivery locations include Three Island Lake, Sandy Lake (East and West), Island Lake (Highway 89), Lake Julia, Pine Lake, Clearwater Lake, Benedict Lake, and Frontenac Lake, with each site designated to receive 60 yards of material. Class 5 Gravel must comply with MNDOT Specification 3138 standard aggregate gradations and meet strict material specifications as detailed in the contract documents. Vendors must submit responses electronically through the SWIFT portal by February 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time, with all materials required to be delivered by June 30, 2026, and initial delivery required by May 15, 2026. Contractors must provide 36 hours' notice prior to delivery and confirm delivery dates with DNR, with standard delivery hours limited to Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time. Pricing must be submitted on the designated Exhibit D Price Schedule on a unit basis of $1.00 per cubic yard with all delivery costs included on an FOB Destination basis. Questions regarding the solicitation must be directed to Valerie Fellows, State Program Administrator, at valerie.fellows@state.mn.us or 218/328-8956 by Monday, February 23, 2026.

The solicitation includes provisions regarding environmental preferences for recycled materials and prohibits substances including triclosan, coal tar, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, and intentionally added PFAS. The solicitation requests diversity and inclusion information regarding small business certification status and Small Business Procurement Program eligibility; however, no set-asides specifically restricting bidding to disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses are identified in the procurement documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified. The estimated total contract value ranges from $1.00 to $15,000.00 for the contract term running from March 2, 2026 through June 30, 2026. Payment will be made on a Net 30 basis following receipt of an undisputed invoice and acceptance of goods by the State's Authorized Representative, Valerie Fellows, with no partial payments permitted; payment occurs only after all items have been received and approved. The DNR reserves the right to reject any or all responses, award to single or multiple responders, accept all or part of an offer, cancel the solicitation, or increase or decrease the award depending on budget availability.