DNR Construction Admin for MN Valley - Nine Mile

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Operations Services and Division of Parks and Trails is requesting proposals for construction administration and material sampling, testing, and inspection services on the Minnesota Valley State Trail – Nine-Mile Segment, with proposals due November 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time. An additional 120 preference points (out of 1,000 total) are available for certified targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses.

The 2.2-mile multi-use pedestrian trail segment begins west of Nine-Mile Creek along the north side of the Minnesota River and terminates at the Lyndale Avenue trailhead in Bloomington, Hennepin County. Construction scope includes grading, aggregate base, bituminous surfacing, drainage structures, and an 81-foot prestressed concrete bridge with concrete parapet abutments and deep foundations. Tree clearing starts winter 2026/2027 with main construction in summer 2027. Responders must demonstrate substantial project management experience in bridge and civil engineering construction, including prior experience administering MnDOT State Aid projects. All construction inspection and material testing must be performed by technicians holding appropriate MnDOT technical certifications. Work must be performed by or under direct supervision of a Minnesota-licensed engineer. All data processing and storage must occur within United States borders; responses must be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal with multi-factor authentication.

Proposals are evaluated on a 1,000-point scale: work plan (400 points), qualifications and experience (300 points), and cost detail (300 points). Cost proposals use Attachment C and must include maximum hourly rates and job titles for all personnel. The anticipated contract term runs November 2026 through November 2028, with an option to extend up to an additional two years in increments determined by the State. Payment is monthly as deliverables are accepted, with final payment upon completion and MnDOT State Aid closeout approval. The State reserves the right to negotiate with the highest-scoring responder and award to one or multiple responders. Selection is anticipated by November 13, 2026. Businesses executing contracts exceeding $100,000 must obtain or apply for Workforce and Equal Pay Certificates through the Minnesota Department of Human Rights unless they employed fewer than 40 people on any single day during the prior 12 months.