DNR East Indian Creek Rip Rap Purchase

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is conducting a formal Request for Bid (RFB) for the East Indian Creek Rip Rap Purchase, seeking to procure approximately 770 tons of MNDOT Class V rip rap and 35 tons of clean 1" crossing rock for delivery to a stream bank location approximately 5 miles west of Weaver, MN. The procurement requires delivery via a 5,000-foot existing field road with a low water stream crossing, which will be maintained by DNR Fisheries. Contractors must be able to provide materials at a contracted rate, with specific delivery requirements including the use of tandem dump trucks and delivery only after the ground has frozen sufficiently. The solicitation mandates electronic submission through the Supplier Portal, with all responses due by January 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Vendors must submit any questions in writing to kyle.ballantyne@state.mn.us by the same date and time, with responses to be issued via addendum. The contract period is anticipated to run from January 3, 2025, through January 2, 2026, with potential for a one-year extension.

The state offers several preference opportunities for this procurement, including a 12% preference for eligible and certified targeted group businesses, economically disadvantaged businesses, and veteran-owned businesses. Small businesses located in Minnesota, particularly those owned by minorities, women, persons with disabilities, or veterans, are encouraged to participate. The solicitation emphasizes environmental responsibility, with a preference for recycled materials when costs do not exceed non-recycled alternatives by more than 10%. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves the purchase of rock materials with pricing to be submitted on a per-ton basis. The delivery location is specified as DNR FAW Lanesboro at 23785 Grosbeak Road, Lanesboro, MN 55949, with the closest physical access point at 57665 173rd Ave in Kellogg, MN. The State reserves the right to use any contract resulting from this solicitation, providing flexibility in potential contract awards and vendor selection.