DNR-RFB Beltrami Island Forest Spot Graveling

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for the Beltrami Island Forest Spot Graveling project, located in Lake of the Woods County near Baudette. The procurement involves hauling and spreading approximately 5,700 cubic yards of state-provided class 5 gravel on staked locations along the Krull, Nelson, Pitt grade, and Stoney Corners Forest roads, with an uncompacted depth of 3 inches. Contractors must maintain drivability of the project area using a motor grader and comply with prevailing wage laws, building construction contractor registration, and invasive species prevention protocols. The project is scheduled to commence no earlier than May 1, 2025, with a completion deadline of September 1, 2025. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal by April 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with award criteria focused on selecting the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms. Evaluation will consider factors such as compliance with solicitation requirements, ability to meet project specifications, and overall responsiveness to the bid documents.

The solicitation includes provisions for diversity and inclusion, with potential preferences for Minnesota resident vendors and veteran-owned small businesses. Bidders must complete a Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration, which applies to contracts exceeding specific monetary thresholds, and may need to provide documentation regarding business diversity. A First-Tier Subcontractors List is required, mandating that all first-tier subcontractors verify they meet minimum responsible contractor criteria as defined in Minnesota Statute 16C.285. Contractors must provide a solicitation bond equal to 5% of the bid amount and maintain appropriate insurance coverage. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, bidders should be prepared to submit unit prices that include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and applicable taxes. The state reserves the right to award items separately or by total, depending on what is most advantageous to the state, with the potential for multiple contractors to be involved in different aspects of the project.