DNR RFB Cliffs Building Material Disposal
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000018673
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Christine E Eck christine.eck@state.mn.us (218) 308-2661
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for disposal tipping fees for approximately 600 tons (105 truckloads) of crushed rock in wooden crates and buckets at a lined demolition and construction landfill, with bids due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT under RFB 2027-128.
Businesses certified as targeted group, economically disadvantaged, or veteran-owned receive a preference equal to 12 percent of total available points. Minnesota Resident Vendor status may be claimed and considered for tie-breaking purposes.
The disposal facility must be a lined demolition and construction landfill located within 50 miles of the DNR Lands and Minerals office in Hibbing (1525 3rd Avenue East) and designed to prevent groundwater contamination. Vendors must hold a current and valid MPCA landfill permit; permit number and expiration date must be provided in the response. The scope covers tipping fees only; all loading, hauling, and unloading will be performed by DNR staff. No asbestos-containing materials are permitted on site, and vendors must implement invasive species prevention measures, including equipment cleaning prior to arrival. The contract term runs from Notice to Proceed through June 30, 2027, or until all obligations are satisfied, whichever occurs first.
Pricing must be submitted on a per-ton basis and include all costs such as labor, materials, equipment, tools, service, disposal fees, assessments, and all other necessary expenses. State sales taxes and other taxes (waste, environmental, county, city, and state assessments) are excluded from quoted rates. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of an undisputed invoice following service completion and acceptance by the Project Supervisor.
All responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal; e-mail and faxed responses will not be accepted. Prospective bidders are highly encouraged to conduct site visits prior to submission by contacting Project Supervisor Steven I. Mekkes at 218-231-8453 or 218-929-1196. Questions are due in writing to Christine Eck at christine.eck@state.mn.us by September 11, 2026. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms and conditions.
Opportunity text
2027-128 Cliffs Building Material Disposal The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: the labor, equipment, materials, tools, disposal, permits, fees, incidentals, and all else necessary to provide disposal fee for approximately 600 tons or an estimated 105 truckloads of crushed rock in wooden crates and buckets at a lined demolition and construction landfill to prevent any possible ground water contamination. Disposal facility must be within 50 miles of the Department of Natural Resource (DNR) Lands and Minerals (LAM) office in Hibbing. Project is for the disposal "tipping" fee only; all loading, hauling, and unloading will be performed by DNR staff. For a Site Visit, please contact the Project Supervisor, Steve Mekkes, at 218-231-8453. 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. Taxes are not to be included in the rates offered in the bid. 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
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DNR_RFB_Cliffs_Building_Material_Disposal.pdf | ||
| 2027-128_Specifications.pdf |
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