DNR RFB Chatfield Pedestrian Bridge Freight Svc

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for freight services to load, transport, and unload a 10-foot-wide by 70-foot-long steel truss pedestrian bridge weighing approximately 24,000 pounds from Grand Meadow to the shop facility at Frontenac State Park in Goodhue County, a distance of approximately 71 miles, with bids due October 7, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Eligible targeted group businesses, economically disadvantaged businesses, and veteran-owned businesses certified by the State receive a preference equal to 12 percent of total available points; eligible DEED/DHS providers receive a 6 percent preference. Minnesota Resident Vendors also may claim preference consideration under statutory requirements.

The scope encompasses all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for loading, transport, and unloading. The bidder must be a qualified commercial oversized load operator, provide a crane or boom capable of safely hoisting the 24,000-pound load, obtain any required oversized load permits and lead or follow vehicles, and verify highway route load limits. The project must be completed within one week of the Notice to Proceed, with a delivery due date of October 30, 2026. Contract pricing must be quoted as a lump sum and include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, permits, licenses, and all other necessary expenses.

The contractor must obtain and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage: commercial general liability of $1,500,000 per occurrence, commercial automobile liability of $1,500,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation insurance meeting statutory requirements. The State will pay invoices within 30 days of receipt upon satisfactory completion of work. Award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and contract terms and conditions. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal; no email or faxed submissions are accepted. Responder offers remain firm for 180 days. Questions should be directed to Amy L. Archer at 218-328-8955 or Amy.Archer@state.mn.us.