DNR RFB Father Hennepin Underground Waterline Repa

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals to repair a suspected underground water line leak at Father Hennepin State Park (Isle, Minnesota) under RFB 2027-227, with bids due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. This solicitation has been amended by Addendum #1; vendors must respond to the latest version to avoid bid rejection. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal; email and faxed submissions will not be accepted.

The scope includes excavation to expose the suspected leak on a 4-inch to 6-inch diameter waterline, supply and installation of proper fittings to transition existing galvanized pipe to PVC with spot repair on the failed section, pipe bedding with appropriate materials, backfilling, and site restoration with black dirt, seed, and straw. Final completion is required by October 1, 2026.

Unit price must include all labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and all other expenses necessary for completion. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply. Responses exceeding $50,000 must be accompanied by a 5% surety bond. Contractors estimated at $175,000 or greater must provide both performance and labor/material payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum. Minnesota prevailing wage requirements under Minnesota Statutes 177.41–177.44 apply; contractors and subcontractors must submit payroll reports within 14 days of each pay period. Non-Minnesota contractors may face 8% withholding on payments exceeding $50,000 annually unless an exemption is obtained from Minnesota Revenue.

Insurance requirements include workers' compensation, automobile liability, and commercial general liability with minimum limits of $1.5 million per occurrence, with the State named as additional insured. Subcontracting is permitted with full disclosure of subcontractor details. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms and conditions. Site visits may be scheduled by contacting onsite contact Willow Shields at 320-676-8763. Questions should be directed to buyer Susan K. Crapser at 320-634-7365 or sue.crapser@state.mn.us.