DNR RFB Checkerboard Road Upgrade REBID

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for gravel supply, hauling, and spreading plus steel culvert installation near Hoyt Lakes in St. Louis County under RFB 2027-119, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT and a project completion deadline of October 30, 2026.

The scope encompasses supply, loading, hauling, and spreading approximately 1,210 cubic yards of state-approved pit run gravel suitable for non-frozen ground access on state land, and installation of two contractor-supplied 24-inch diameter by 20-foot long steel culverts. Work is performed in Sections 11 and 12, Township 58 North, Range 13 West (GPS 47.52224N, -91.94314W). All unit prices must include labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and all incidentals for completion.

Minnesota prevailing wage statutes apply. A 5% solicitation security bond is required for responses exceeding $50,000. If the project cost reaches $175,000 or greater, payment and performance bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum are required per Minnesota Statute 574.26. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation insurance; automobile liability insurance at $1.5 million per occurrence; and commercial general liability insurance at $1.5 million per occurrence with the State of Minnesota named as additional insured. Non-Minnesota contractors are subject to 8% withholding of cumulative calendar year payments exceeding $50,000 unless an exemption is obtained from the Department of Revenue. Contractors must register with the Department of Labor and Industry per Minnesota Statute 326B.701.

The prime contractor and company owner must not have been found in default or had a contract terminated for cause within the last 36 months; failure to satisfy this requirement results in automatic bid rejection. First-tier subcontractors must be identified by legal name, home office location, contract value percentage, and Targeted Group Business, Economically Disadvantaged Business, or Veteran-Owned Business certification status if applicable. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal. Questions are due August 5, 2026. Site visits can be arranged by contacting Project Supervisor Andy Carlson at 218-274-7043 or Andrew.E.Carlson@state.mn.us. Award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor; the state reserves the right to award by item, group, or total as deemed most advantageous.