DNR RFB Sandstone Area Winter Site Prep FY25
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016276
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for mechanical site preparation services in the Nemadji and General Andrews State Forests, covering approximately 306.5 acres across three separate sites. The project, identified as 2025-205 Sandstone Area Winter Site Prep FY25, requires contractors to perform roller chopping on one 131-acre site and mulching on two sites totaling 175.5 acres. Bidders must provide all necessary labor, equipment, mobilization, fuel, materials, tools, and transportation to complete the work. Qualified contractors must submit electronic bids through the Swift Portal by October 15, 2024, with project completion required by April 1, 2025. A mandatory site visit can be arranged by contacting Project Supervisor Michelle Martin at 651-259-5836. The DNR will award the contract to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications, with the ability to award items separately or by group. Evaluation criteria include compliance with solicitation requirements, meeting technical specifications, and providing comprehensive unit pricing that includes all associated costs.
The procurement allows for preference points for targeted businesses, including Minnesota resident vendors and certified veteran-owned small businesses. Contractors must complete a Workforce Certificate Information Form, which requires compliance with workforce and equal pay certificate regulations for contracts exceeding specific dollar thresholds. Bidders are required to submit a detailed Equipment and Operator Experience Form documenting all project-related equipment, including specifications for rollers, skidders, drum choppers, and mulching equipment. To be considered responsive, vendors must demonstrate appropriate equipment capabilities and operator experience. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project involves mechanical site preparation across multiple forest sites, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. 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 cancel listed sites due to budgetary constraints or other factors, providing flexibility in contract execution.
Opportunity text
2025-205 Sandstone Area Winter Site Prep FY25 The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for the labor, mobilization, equipment, fuel, lubrication, materials, tools, transportation, incidentals, and all else necessary for mechanical site preparation on three (3) sites totaling approximately 306.5 acres in the Nemadji and General Andrews State Forests, using roller chopping or mulching as specified. See Section 7, Project Specifications, in the Specifications & Terms included in this Event, for full requirements and specifications of the work involved. For a site visit, please contact the Project Supervisor, Michelle Martin, at 651-259-5836. 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 or attaching the requested document(s), call the Help Desk at 651-201-8100 - Option No. 1.
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