DNR RFB Copeland WMA Wetland Restoration
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016751
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Kathryn Renae Alfred kathy.alfred@state.mn.us (507) 233-1238
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for a wetland restoration and enhancement project at the Copeland Wildlife Management Area located in Pine County. The project involves comprehensive environmental restoration activities, including woody removal with mowing and mulching across 11 acres, locating and breaking 900 linear feet of drain tile, constructing a ditch plug, and removing cattails and sediment from wetland basins. Specific deliverables include excavating 3,828 cubic yards of sediment, implementing erosion control measures, and sowing a cover crop of oats across 15 acres with subsequent mulching of disturbed areas. Contractor qualifications are stringent, requiring completion of at least one verifiable wetland enhancement contract worth $45,000 or more since January 2022, no contract defaults in the past 36 months, no significant OSHA safety citations, and possession of GPS Integrated Machine Control equipment. The bid is due on March 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with all responses required to be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal. Site visits can be arranged by contacting project supervisor Sarah Kvidt at 218-671-0197, and the project work period is scheduled from April 1, 2025, through July 14, 2025.
The solicitation includes provisions for first-tier subcontractors and encourages participation from Targeted Group Businesses, Economically Disadvantaged Businesses, and Veteran-Owned Businesses. Contractors must submit a completed First-Tier Subcontractors List and provide signed verifications of compliance for all subcontractors. A 5% bid security bond is required for responses exceeding $50,000, and upon award, contractors must provide 100% performance and payment bonds. The project emphasizes environmental considerations, including invasive species prevention and pollinator-friendly practices, with specific requirements for erosion control materials and native seed usage. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves multiple line items with varying quantities and will be awarded to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications. Prevailing wage requirements apply, and contractors must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract award. The DNR reserves the right to award items separately or by total, depending on what is most advantageous to the state.
Opportunity text
NOTE: THE EVENT HAS BEEN AMENDED (VERSION 2) BY ADDENDUM #1. DOLI REGISTRATION IS NOT NEEDED FOR THIS PROJECT. VENDORS MUST RESPOND TO THE LATEST VERSION. 2025 571 Copeland Wildlife Management Area Wetland Enhancement / Restoration The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for: the woody removal with mowing and mulching, locating and breaking drain tile, building a ditch plug, and removing cattails and sediment to restore wetland basins. The contractor will be sowing a cover crop of oats and mulching all disturbed areas. 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. For a site visit contact the project supervisor Sarah Kvidt at 218-671-0197. 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. A Price Schedule in Excel (.xlsx) is attached to the Comments and Attachments of the Event. You must 'download' and save the Excel® Price Schedule to your desktop before you can begin filling in your offer and complete the Price Schedule. You must 'upload/attach' the completed Price Schedule Failure to do so will /may result in bid rejection. You must enter a bid amount in the Your Unit Bid Price Field. Responses will only be accepted on the Price Schedule included with the Event. The completed Price Schedule should be uploaded in either a Microsoft Excel® 97-2003 Worksheet (.xls), or Microsoft Excel® 2010 Worksheet (.xlsx). The Price Schedule document may also be downloaded, completed and uploaded in a .pdf format. The State reserves the right to reject Price Schedules submitted in any other formats. Other Excel® file extensions that MAY be compatible are: .xlsm, .xlt, .xltm, and .xlw. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025_571_Copeland_Bid_specs.pdf | ||
| Attachment_A-_First_Tier_Subcontractors_List.pdf | ||
| DNR_RFB_Copeland_WMA_Wetland_Restoration.pdf | ||
| Solicitation_Bond.pdf | ||
| Vendor_Qualification_Form_Copeland.pdf | ||
| 2025_571__Price_Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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