DNR RFB Emmaville Sheep Ranch Gravel Project
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000017025
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Barbara Swanson barbara.swanson@state.mn.us (651) 259-5239
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for the Emmaville Sheep Ranch Gravel Project, a road improvement initiative located in the Paul Bunyan State Forest within Houston County. The procurement involves loading, hauling, placing, and shaping approximately 1,000 cubic yards of MNDOT Class 5 gravel over 0.8 miles of forest roads, specifically the Karmal and Steamboat Pass Forest Roads, with a required 4-inch gravel depth. Key deliverables include complete road surface preparation, gravel placement, and final shaping using a road grader. Bidders must submit all responses electronically through the Swift Portal by May 9, 2025, and are required to upload a comprehensive Equipment Schedule detailing proposed machinery and attachments. Evaluation criteria will focus on meeting project specifications, with award going to the lowest responsible vendor who complies with all terms and conditions. Interested contractors can arrange a site visit by contacting Project Supervisor Mike Lichter at 218-732-3309, with the project scheduled for substantial completion by September 8, 2025, and final completion by September 15, 2025.
The DNR demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion through potential preference considerations for minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and disability-owned businesses. Contractors must meet specific qualifications, including compliance with prevailing wage statutes, building construction contractor registration, and tax law requirements. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating workers' compensation, automobile liability, and commercial general liability coverage. Bidders must provide proof of insurance and adhere to invasive species prevention protocols. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project will be awarded on a lump sum basis, with payment contingent upon full completion and acceptance by the Project Supervisor. No subcontractors are anticipated for this project, and all bid pricing must be in US Dollars, inclusive of labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, and use tax. Contractors needing assistance with registration or submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1.
Opportunity text
2025-873 Emmaville Sheep Ranch Gravel Project The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to load, haul, place and shape approximately 1,000 yards of MNDOT Class 5 gravel for a distance of approximately 0.8 miles, 4" depth on the Karmal and Steamboat Pass Forest Roads in the Paul Bunyan State Forest. Final shape on haul roads and project area to be completed with a road grader. For a site visit, contact Project Supervisor Mike Lichter at 218-732-3309 or mike.lichter@state.mn.us. 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. You must also enter your lump sum bid amount on the Event Total Bid Price Field. You must also upload the Equipment Schedule. The completed Equipment 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 or attachments, call the Help Desk at 651-201-8100 - Option No. 1. 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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-873_Specifications_and_Terms.pdf | ||
| DNR_RFB_Emmaville_Sheep_Ranch_Gravel_Project.pdf | ||
| 2025-873_Equipment_Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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