DNR RFB McGrath Area Road Grading
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016060
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for maintenance grading services in the Aitkin County area, specifically within the McGrath work station. The procurement involves grading approximately 19 miles of state forest roads, with potential for additional road work as directed by the Project Supervisor. Contractors must provide unit pricing for two-pass and three-pass grading services, as well as an hourly rate for miscellaneous road grading work. Key deliverables include labor, equipment, materials, tools, and transportation necessary to complete road maintenance to DNR specifications. The bid requires electronic submission through the Swift Portal by August 8, 2024, with work to be completed by December 31, 2025. Evaluation criteria include compliance with solicitation requirements, with the award going to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms. Contractors must familiarize themselves with existing site conditions and are advised that no extras will be allowed due to lack of understanding of project conditions.
No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid does not indicate any incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure. Payment will be made on a per-mile basis for graded roads meeting DNR Project Supervisor specifications, and per actual hours for miscellaneous work. While a specific budget range was not provided, the unit pricing structure suggests contractors will submit rates for 2-pass and 3-pass grading, along with an hourly rate for additional work. Contractors needing assistance with registration or bid submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping items, or by total, based on what is most advantageous to the state. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project, and all pricing must include comprehensive costs including labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and applicable taxes.
Opportunity text
2025-085 McGrath Area State Forest Road Grading Aitkin County near McGrath The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: The work covered under this solicitation shall consist of the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for: Maintenance grading on state forest roads in the Aitkin Area, McGrath work station (approximately 19 miles of road). Included is a list of the major state forest roads upon which the Contractor may be called to work. See attached vicinity map. Occasionally, work may be necessary on additional roads in the same vicinity, as directed by the Project Supervisor. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DNR_RFB_McGrath_Area_Road_Grading.pdf | ||
| 2025-085_Specifications.pdf | ||
| Equipment_Specifications_Form.pdf |
On GovTribe
Work this opportunity
- Track it in your pipeline
- Similar opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this opportunity