DNR RFB Aitkin South State Forest Roads ROW Mowing
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000018807
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Barbara Swanson barbara.swanson@state.mn.us (651) 259-5239
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals to mow approximately 19 miles of road right-of-way in southern Aitkin County through December 31, 2027, with bids due October 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT.
All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal; email and faxed submissions will be rejected. Unit pricing must be comprehensive and include all labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and other costs necessary for completion.
Vendors must submit Attachment E (Vendor Qualification Form) and Attachment F (Equipment Qualification Form) in PDF format. Qualification requirements include at least one similar project completed as Prime Contractor with Substantial Completion since January 2022 valued at $5,000 or greater, identification of key personnel with relevant experience, confirmation of no contract defaults or terminations for cause in the last 36 months, and confirmation of no willful or repeated OSHA safety citations with final orders in the last 36 months. Equipment specifications must be detailed, and operators must have a minimum of 150 hours of experience with the specified equipment. Equipment must be thoroughly cleaned before site entry to prevent invasive weed spread; contractors must take precautions against rutting and compaction.
Site visits are available by contacting Project Supervisor Derek Wagner at 218-429-3019 or derek.wagner@state.mn.us. Bidders claiming Minnesota Resident Vendor status may receive consideration in tied-bid resolution if meeting statutory requirements. The Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total as deemed most advantageous. Award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms and conditions. Contractor assistance is available through the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1, or from Barbara Swanson at 651-259-5239 or Barbara.Swanson@state.mn.us.
Opportunity text
2027-263 Aitkin Area South State Forest Roads ROW Mowing The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to mow approximately 19 miles of road Right of Way (ROW) in southern Aitkin County, through December 31, 2027 For a site visit, contact the Project Supervisor, Derek Wagner at 218-429-3019 or derek.wagner@state.mn.us. 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. Once you have completed and submitted your response, you will receive a system confirmation message that your response has been 'accepted'. Print and save the confirmation for your file. If you're having trouble submitting your response, call the Help Desk at 651-201-8100 - Option No. 1.
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