DNR RFB Lake Virginia PWA Toilet Pad and Screen

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for a project at the Lake Virginia Public Water Access Site in Carver County, involving the installation of a new concrete toilet pad and a wood screen fence. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) with solicitation number 2025-945, requiring contractors to provide labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals for the project. Specific deliverables include a 10' x 10' x 4" ADA-compliant concrete toilet pad, removal and replacement of 20 linear feet of existing curb, and construction of a 25 linear foot wood screen fence using green treated lumber. The project must be completed by June 27, 2025, with work limited to Mondays through Thursdays. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Swift Portal by May 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with potential site visits available by contacting Project Supervisor Rachel Henzen at 651-259-5875. Evaluation criteria include compliance with specifications, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all requirements.

The solicitation includes provisions for diversity and inclusion, with preferences for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and those with disabilities. Contractors must be registered as bidders or suppliers and comply with prevailing wage requirements for Region 09 counties. The project requires contractors to provide a certificate of liability insurance, verify compliance with state regulations, and adhere to specific guidelines including invasive species prevention and pollinator best management practices. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract will be funded through state resources and is structured as a lump sum bid. Bidders must include all associated costs in their unit price, including labor, materials, transportation, equipment, sales tax, and use tax. The DNR reserves the right to award items separately or by grouping, depending on what is most advantageous to the state. Potential bidders needing assistance with registration or submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1.