DNR RFB Grand Portage State Forest Flood Repair
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000017157
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Masami Hino Evans masami.evans@state.mn.us (218) 308-2630
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for a flood repair project in the Grand Portage State Forest, located in Cook County, for the Spring 2025 season. The Request for Bid (RFB) solicits a contractor to perform comprehensive road repair services, including spot graveling with 150 cubic yards of state-supplied gravel at six locations, installing two culverts (one 24" x 28" and one 8" x 28") on Irish Creek Road, ditching 50 feet from the 8" culvert, and completing a 3-pass grading on 31.6 miles of roads across multiple lake areas including Jackson Lake, Otter Lake, Esther Lake, Tom Lake, and Irish Creek. The project must be completed by June 30, 2025, with work commencing after receiving a Notice to Proceed. All bid responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal by May 27, 2025, with no email or fax submissions accepted. Interested contractors can arrange a site visit by contacting Project Supervisor Simon Cain at (218) 353-8844. The DNR will award the contract to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications, with unit pricing required to include all associated costs such as labor, materials, transportation, and equipment.
The solicitation emphasizes Minnesota's commitment to diversity and inclusion, offering preferences for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Contractors must be registered in the state's procurement system and can receive assistance from the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation, with the State of Minnesota to be named as an additional insured. While a specific budget is not explicitly stated, the project requires compliance with prevailing wage rates for various labor classifications and adherence to state regulations on workers' compensation, building construction contractor registration, and invasive species prevention. The shipping location for all project-related items is DNR FOR FINLAND, 6686 HWY 1, FINLAND MN 55603-0495. Contractors must also meet specific requirements for equipment cleaning and environmental protection measures, demonstrating a holistic approach to infrastructure repair and maintenance.
Opportunity text
NOTE: THE END DATE FOR THIS EVENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 05/27/2025 DUE TO THE HOLIDAY. 2025-959 Grand Portage State Forest Spring 2025 Flood Repair The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to spot gravel, grade, ditching and install two (2) culverts in the Grand Portage State Forest, in Cook County to repair recent flood damage. The state will supply gravel and culverts. For a site visit, contact the Project Supervisor, Simon Cain at (218) 353-8844. 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-959_EVENT_Specifications_and_Terms.pdf | ||
| DNR_RFB_Grand_Portage_State_Forest_Flood_Repair.pdf |
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