DNR RFB Smoky Hills Forest Road Gravelling
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000017030
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Masami Hino Evans masami.evans@state.mn.us (218) 308-2630
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for the Smoky Hills Forest Road Gravelling project, a road improvement initiative in Beltrami County. The procurement involves supplying, placing, compacting, and shaping approximately 1,300 cubic yards of MNDOT Class 5 gravel on the Smoky Hills Forest Road, along with installing/replacing one culvert (to be supplied by the state). The project will cover approximately 5,000 linear feet, with 1,200 cubic yards of gravel placed at the east end of the road and 100 cubic yards near a specific culvert location. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Swift Portal by May 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with the project completion deadline set for June 30, 2025. Contractors are required to provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, tools, and transportation, with unit pricing that includes all associated costs such as sales tax and use tax. Potential bidders can contact Project Supervisor Mike Lichter at 218-820-6115 for a site visit, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms.
The DNR emphasizes diversity and inclusion, encouraging bids from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and those with substantial physical disabilities. The solicitation includes provisions for potential preferences for veteran-owned and small businesses, with special considerations for vendors located in economically disadvantaged counties. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements and provide proof of insurance, including workers' compensation, automobile liability, and commercial general liability coverage, with the State of Minnesota to be named as an additional insured. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project will be awarded on a lump sum basis upon full completion and acceptance by the Project Supervisor. Bidders must be prepared to meet strict environmental protection guidelines, including preventing the spread of invasive species and maintaining haul roads. The DNR reserves the right to award items separately or by grouping, depending on what is most advantageous to the state, ensuring flexibility in the procurement process.
Opportunity text
2025-859 Smoky Hills Forest Road Gravelling The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to supply, place, compact, and shape approximately 1,300 cubic yards of MNDOT Class 5 gravel on the Smoky Hills Forest Road and install/replace one (1) culvert. Culvert is supplied by the state. All class 5 gravel is provided by the contractor. For a site visit, contact the Project Supervisor, Mike Lichter at 218-820-6115. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-859_EVENT_Specifications_and_Terms.pdf | ||
| DNR_RFB_Smoky_Hills_Forest_Road_Gravelling.pdf |
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