DNR RFB FMC State Park Shower Water Heate

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is issuing Request for Bid (RFB) 2026-919 for the removal and replacement of two water heaters within the Shower Building at Forestville-Mystery Cave State Park located near Preston in Fillmore County. The scope of work encompasses all labor, permits, inspections, fees, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, disposal, and incidental costs necessary to remove existing water heaters and install new units. Bidders are required to conduct site visits by contacting Project Supervisor Roy Daily at 651-396-9510 or Assistant Park Manager Aric Bethke at 507-352-5111 to familiarize themselves with existing site conditions and limitations. All bid responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal no later than the May 27, 2026 due date, with no email or faxed submissions accepted. Unit pricing must include all costs such as labor, materials, equipment, transportation, sales and use taxes, and all other expenses required for project completion. Work shall commence within the shortest possible timeframe following the Notice to Proceed, operating Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., with final completion required by June 25, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms and conditions, with the State reserving the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total as deemed most advantageous.

Building construction contractors and all subcontractors must be registered with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract award and must comply with prevailing wage requirements under Minnesota Statutes 177.41-177.44, with payroll documentation required within fourteen days after each pay period. Responses exceeding $50,000 must be accompanied by a 5 percent solicitation security surety bond, and payment and performance bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract sum are required if the project is estimated at $175,000 or greater per Minnesota Statute 574.26. Workers' compensation insurance status in Minnesota must be verified in compliance with Minnesota Statute 176.041, with any changes during contract performance requiring immediate updated documentation. Contractors must complete and return the Contractor Detail Verification form to christine.eck@state.mn.us and disclose the number of trades or occupations utilized and whether subcontractors will be employed; no notice to proceed or payments will be processed without receipt of this completed form. The Minnesota Direct Payment Permit 1114 does not apply to this project. Vendor responses must remain firm for 180 days until acceptance or rejection, and the State reserves the right to reject any or all responses or cancel the solicitation if deemed in its best interest. No incumbent vendors or budget range have been identified in the available solicitation documents.