DNR Head of the Rapids Road ROW Mulching
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016435
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for a Road Right-of-Way (ROW) Mulching project located in Pennington County, specifically covering the area from Lake Clayton to Deer Creek. The procurement involves mulching and mowing approximately 40 acres, including the road and adjacent horse trail, with work requiring mulching 25 feet from both the road and trail edges. Contractors must utilize a drum-type mower with a minimum 200+ HP rating and ground pressure no higher than 5.5 PSI. The project has a defined timeline, with work to be completed between December 9, 2024, and January 15, 2025. Bid submissions are due electronically through the Swift Portal by November 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with no email or fax submissions accepted. Evaluation criteria include compliance with specifications, with the award going to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all requirements. Bidders are encouraged to review all attachments and may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100 for registration or submission support.
The procurement appears to have preferences for Minnesota resident vendors and veteran-owned small businesses, though these do not directly impact bid evaluation. Bidders are asked to indicate if they meet the state's Small Business Procurement Program criteria, which is for informational purposes. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types were explicitly detailed in the documents. The unit pricing must include all associated costs, including labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and applicable taxes. While no specific budget range was provided, the contract will be awarded based on the most advantageous proposal to the State, with the potential to award items separately or by grouping. The DNR reserves the right to inspect work, suspend operations, and assess penalties for any damage to reserved trees or site conditions. Contractors must also adhere to provisions preventing the introduction and spread of invasive species and are prohibited from using asbestos-containing materials.
Opportunity text
DNR CONSTRUCTION & SERVICES 2025-423 Head of the Rapids ROW Mulching The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids to mulch/mow tops and downed trees on Head of the Rapids Right of Way (ROW) from Lake Clayton to Deer Creek. Included area is from Lake Clayton to Gate 11 and horse trail that parallels the road. The road and trail need to be mulched 25' from both the roan and trails mowed edge. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal. No e-mail or faxed responses will be accepted. Contractors needing help with registration and/or completing their response to this Event may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. Failure to respond to latest event version may result in bid rejection. Please be aware that there are attachments to this event. The vendor is responsible for reviewing all attachments and complying with all requirements to this Event. DNR will be the determining factor if vendor meets specifications. All questions should be directed to the buyer listed in this event. Unit price must include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax and all else necessary for completion of the project. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project. Award--Item, Group, Total: Responses that do not comply with the solicitation will be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping items, or by total, whichever is deemed most advantageous to the State.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-423_Head_of_the_Rapids_Road_ROW_Mulching.pdf | ||
| DNR_Head_of_the_Rapids_Road_ROW_Mulching.pdf |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity