DNR RFB Hibbing Forest Roads Resurfac. & Crushing
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000017077
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Amy L Archer amy.archer@state.mn.us (218) 328-8955
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for the Hibbing Area Forest Roads Resurfacing & Crushing project, located in Itasca and St. Louis Counties. The procurement involves crushing 21,000 tons of class 5 gravel in a state-owned DNR pit and hauling approximately 7,140 cubic yards of loose volume material to be spread on state forest roads. These sand/gravel-based roads are 14'-18' wide and designed for 25 MPH logging and recreation traffic. Bidders must submit comprehensive responses electronically through the Swift Portal by May 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with the project completion deadline set for September 30, 2025. Qualification requirements include completing at least two similar contracts since June 2022, each valued at $50,000 or more, and demonstrating that the Project Manager and Job Superintendent have a minimum of two years of experience in gravel crushing projects. Evaluation criteria will focus on project milestones, communication, on-site supervision, subcontractor coordination, and compliance with prevailing wage laws.
The procurement includes set-aside provisions that encourage participation from diverse businesses, specifically targeting minorities, women, veterans, and businesses owned by individuals with disabilities. Contractors must complete a Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration, with different requirements based on the number of employees and contract value. The bid requires a performance bond and labor and material payment bond, each for 100% of the contract sum. Potential respondents can receive preferential treatment if they are Minnesota resident vendors or veteran-owned small businesses. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract includes provisions for first-tier subcontractor listings and compliance with Minnesota Statute 16C.285. Though an exact budget range is not specified, the project involves crushing and hauling approximately 21,000 tons of gravel, with unit prices to include all associated costs such as labor, materials, transportation, and equipment. The State reserves the right to award items separately or by total bid, selecting the lowest responsible vendor that meets all specifications and terms.
Opportunity text
2025-916 Hibbing Area Forest Roads Resurfacing & Crushing The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to crush 21,000 tons of class 5 gravel in a state-owned DNR pit. Additionally, approximately 7,140 cubic yards loose volume (LV) will be hauled and spread on State Forest Roads located in the Hibbing work area in Itasca and St. Louis Counties. State forest roads are sand/gravel-based roads, approximately 14'-18' wide, and designed for 25 MPH logging and recreation traffic. 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.
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