DNR EWR PT skandia WMA stream & wetland restore

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking proposals from consulting engineering firms to perform comprehensive services for the Skandia Wildlife Management Area Stream and Wetland Restoration project in Mower County. The project requires preparing construction plans and specifications, providing construction inspection, and conducting contract administration for stream and wetland restoration. Key deliverables include converting a channelized stream section, adding approximately 1,200 feet of restoration, and reconnecting adjacent floodplain areas while maintaining a 500-foot buffer around calcareous fens. The proposal must include a detailed work plan, project understanding, qualifications, experience, and cost breakdown. Evaluation will be comprehensive, with 1,000 total possible points, including 300 points allocated to cost details. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by December 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM CT, with the anticipated contract term running from January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, and construction expected during the 2026/2027 season.

The procurement includes preference points for Targeted Group, Economically Disadvantaged, and Veteran-Owned businesses, with specific certification requirements outlined in the RFP documentation. Small businesses meeting specific eligibility criteria may be eligible for certification under the Small Business Procurement Program. The total project budget is $1,000,000, covering both design and construction phases, with funding contingent on providing floodwater retention through stream and wetland restoration. The state reserves the right to negotiate with the highest-scoring respondent and potentially award the contract to single or multiple vendors. Businesses must be registered as suppliers in the SWIFT system to participate, and the contract requires compliance with various state regulations, including affirmative action, data practices, and accessibility requirements. Potential bidders should carefully review all attachments, including Attachment C Cost Detail Sheet and the terms and conditions, to ensure full compliance with procurement specifications.