DNR RFB Lewiston Area Site Prep and Direct seeding
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016027
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a Request for Bids (RFB) for the Lewiston Area Site Prep and Direct Seeding project located in Fillmore County, seeking a contractor to perform comprehensive site preparation and restoration services on approximately 4.3 acres of state land. The project requires mechanical and chemical site preparation, direct seeding, and chemical and mechanical release, with all work to be completed between August 1, 2024, and November 7, 2025. Bidders must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals to execute the project. Qualification requirements include demonstrating prior experience as a prime contractor on a similar direct seeding project that achieved Substantial Completion since May 1, 2019. The DNR will evaluate bids based on the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms, with bids due by July 30, 2024, through the Swift Portal. A mandatory site visit can be arranged by contacting Angela Yuska at 507-765-2832, and all questions must be directed to the buyer listed in the event documentation.
The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though it indicates that resident vendor and veteran-owned small business preferences are available. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation. The DNR reserves the right to award the contract by item, group, or total, whichever is most advantageous to the state. Contractors will be disqualified if they have had a contract terminated for cause or received willful or repeated OSHA safety citations within the past 36 months. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, unit pricing must include all associated costs such as labor, materials, taxes, transportation, and equipment. Contractors needing assistance with registration or submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1, and must be aware that failure to respond to the latest event version may result in bid rejection.
Opportunity text
2025-045 Lewiston Area Site Prep and Direct Seeding The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform the mechanical and chemical site preparation, direct seeding, and chemical and mechanical release of 1 site covering approximately 4.3 acres on State land in the Central Region, Fillmore County (Lewiston Forestry Area). For a site visit, contact Angela Yuska at 507-765-7832. 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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