DNR RFB Bemidji Area BV Fosston Trail Grading
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016969
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Hunter N Huber hunter.huber@state.mn.us (507) 233-1202
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for as-needed forest road grading services in the Bemidji Forestry Area, specifically targeting the Buena Vista and Fosston Trails. The procurement involves grading approximately 101 statute miles of sand and gravel roads, which are 14-18 feet wide and designed for 25 MPH logging and recreational traffic. Bidders must provide a self-propelled motor grader with at least 100 net horsepower and a 12-foot blade, operated by an individual with a minimum of two years grading experience. The contract will run from May 1, 2025, to December 15, 2026, with an estimated 10 grading rounds. Key evaluation criteria include the lowest total bid per mile per round, with the DNR reserving the right to adjust work volume based on funding and road conditions. The solicitation requires electronic submission through the Swift Portal by April 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with potential bidders able to arrange a site visit by contacting Project Supervisor Nick Severson at 218-888-7734. Vendors must complete an Equipment and Operator Experience form and comply with specifications including invasive species prevention and pollinator best management practices.
The procurement appears to have provisions for potential vendor preferences, including a Minnesota Resident Vendor status and a veteran-owned small business preference of up to 12% on the first $2,000,000 of the solicitation response. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly detailed, the DNR may have implicit diversity considerations. The bid requires comprehensive insurance and compliance with general and special terms, with unit prices expected to include all associated costs such as labor, materials, transportation, and equipment. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. The total project value is not precisely defined, but the scope suggests a potentially significant contract with approximately 101 miles of road grading over two calendar years. Contractors experiencing difficulties with registration or response submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. The state reserves the right to award items separately or by grouping, prioritizing the most advantageous option for the state.
Opportunity text
2025-762 Bemidji Area BV Fosston Trail Grading The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary: As-needed forest road grading in the Bemidji Forestry Area on the Buena Vista and Fosston Trail. The roads are sand and gravel, approximately 14'-18' wide, and designed for 25 MPH logging and recreational traffic. For a site visit, contact the Project Supervisor, Nick Severson at 218-888-7734. 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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