DNR RFB 2027-036 Kawishiwi Falls Parking Lot Bitum

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for bituminous paving work at the Kawishiwi Falls Hiking Trail parking lot entrance road in Lake County, with bids due July 28, 2026 and questions due July 23, 2026. Targeted Group (TG), Economically Disadvantaged (ED), and Veteran-Owned (VO) businesses certified by the State receive a 12% preference on total available points.

The scope covers approximately 7,000 square feet of bituminous installation, including all labor, equipment, mobilization, fuel, lubricants, materials, aggregate, asphalt, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for completion. Contractors must conduct site visits prior to submission to verify existing conditions; site visits are arranged by contacting Primary Project Supervisor Chris Suihkonen at 218-300-7845 or Secondary Project Supervisor Brad Dekkers at 218-300-7843. Building construction contractors must be registered with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry per Minnesota Statute 326B.701. All work is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Minnesota Statutes 177.41–177.44, with contractors and subcontractors required to submit prevailing wage payroll reports within 14 days after each pay period. Unit pricing must be all-inclusive of labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and all other costs; Minnesota's Direct Payment Permit 1114 does not apply.

Substantial completion is required by June 15, 2027, and final completion by June 30, 2027. The contract term runs from receipt of Notice to Proceed through June 30, 2027. Responses exceeding $50,000 must include a 5% surety bond as solicitation security; projects estimated at $175,000 or greater require payment and performance bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum. Non-Minnesota contractors may face an 8% withholding requirement on cumulative annual payments exceeding $50,000 unless an exemption is obtained from the Minnesota Department of Revenue. All responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal; email and faxed submissions will not be accepted. Award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms.