DNR RFB Lac qui Parle SP Tree Planting
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000018813
- 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 is soliciting bids under RFB 2027-385 for all labor, equipment, materials, and planting of 100 hardwood saplings at Lac qui Parle State Park, with responses due October 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT through the SWIFT portal. Preference points equal to 12 percent of total available points go to State-certified targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses, and 6 percent goes to eligible DEED/DHS providers. Minnesota resident vendors meeting statutory requirements may claim resident status for tied-bid consideration or reciprocal preference applications.
The scope covers 33 hackberry, 33 bur oak, and 34 triumph elm saplings planted at the upper campground, with installation required by November 30, 2026. Addendum No. 1, issued October 26, 2026, changes the sizing reference to 1.5 feet diameter breast height, permits container-grown saplings with trimmed root balls, and requires a one-year warranty on all saplings. Bidders must respond to the latest event version or face rejection. Required qualifications include compliance with Minnesota prevailing wage statutes, proof of insurance if awarded, and Department of Labor and Industry contractor registration before award unless exempt. Delivery is to DNR PAT Lac qui Parle State Park, 14047 20th Street NW, Watson, Minnesota. Exhibit A (Supplements 2 and 3) must be uploaded with the bid.
Pricing must be all-inclusive, covering labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, and use tax, entered at the line level in SWIFT. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply. Non-Minnesota contractors exceeding $50,000 in cumulative payments are subject to 8 percent withholding unless exempt. Offers remain firm for 180 days. The State will award to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications and terms, may award by item, group, or total, and reserves the right to reject any or all responses or cancel the solicitation. Submissions must go through SWIFT, as e-mail and fax responses are not accepted. Questions go to the buyer named in the event.
Opportunity text
10/26/2026: ADDENDUM #1 HAS BEEN ADDED TO THIS EVENT IN THE COMMENTS & ATTACHMENTS SECTION. BIDDERS MUST RESPOND TO THE LATEST EVENT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE ADDENDUM. 2027-385 Lac qui Parle State Park Tree Planting The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to provide and plant a total of 100 hardwood tree saplings that must be 1.5' in root collar diameter - 33 hackberry, 33 bur oak and 34 triumph elm - at the upper campground at Lac qui Parle State Park located in Chippewa County 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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