DNR RFB Sandstone Road Mowing 2025
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016835
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- Barbara Swanson barbara.swanson@state.mn.us (651) 259-5239
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for road mowing services in the Nemadji, St. Croix, and Chengwatana state forests near Sandstone, Minnesota. The procurement involves mowing approximately 39.35 lane miles, with contractors required to clear at least 5 feet from the road edge on both sides, removing brush up to 3 inches in diameter and controlling nap weed and tansy. Key deliverables include comprehensive road maintenance that adheres to pollinator best management practices and invasive species prevention guidelines. The solicitation, identified as RFB 2025-697, requires electronic submission through the Swift Portal between March 24, 2025, and April 7, 2025, with work to commence no earlier than June 1, 2025, and be substantially completed by June 28, 2025. Evaluation criteria focus on selecting the lowest responsible bidder who meets all specifications, with the DNR reserving the right to award items separately or by total bid. Interested contractors must contact Project Supervisor Brian Allshouse at 320-216-7561 for a site visit and must comply with all technical and procedural requirements outlined in the bid documents.
The contract has specific vendor qualification requirements, including being a Minnesota Resident Vendor and potentially qualifying for veteran-owned small business preferences. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, automobile liability, and commercial general liability, with the State of Minnesota named as an additional insured. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the bid emphasizes equal opportunity, requiring contractors to comply with affirmative action standards for disabled workers and various non-discrimination statutes. The solicitation does not allow subcontracting and requires bidders to complete detailed business information sections. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the bid will be awarded on a per-mile rate, with unit prices expected to include all associated costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and taxes. The DNR reserves the right to withdraw the contract offer due to insufficient funding, adding a layer of potential contract uncertainty for bidders.
Opportunity text
DNR RFB 2025-697 Sandstone Road Mowing 2025 The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary provide mowing services to control nap weed and tansy along state forest roads in the Nemadji, St. Croix and Chengwatana state forests near Sandstone, MN. For a site visit, contact the Project Supervisor, Brian Allshouse at 320-216-7561. 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_Sandstone_Road_Mowing_2025.pdf | ||
| 2025-697_Specifications_and_Terms.pdf |
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