DNR RFB Split Rock Septic Tanks/Vaults Pump REBID

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for septic tank, lift station, and vault toilet pumping and maintenance services at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park in Two Harbors, Minnesota, with bids due October 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. This is a rebid solicitation.

The scope encompasses five line items: pumping approximately 5,000 gallons of septic tanks (two tanks at 2,500 gallons each at the Trail Center and Cart-in Campground Sanitation Building), pumping 500 gallons from one lift station at Cart-in Campground, servicing 17 estimated pumpings of ADA vault toilets, servicing 3 estimated pumpings of standard vault toilets, and providing emergency pumping services within 24 hours of request. The contractor must hold a current Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) license from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and must break up scum layers using power mixing methods. Vault toilet pumping must occur between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., with standard requests serviced within 48 hours and emergency requests within 24 hours. All disposal must comply with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regulations.

Unit prices must be all-inclusive, covering labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, permits, licenses, and all taxes. The contract term runs from Notice to Proceed through June 30, 2028. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and annual aggregate, commercial automobile liability insurance with $1,000,000 combined single limits, and workers' compensation insurance at statutory levels. Subcontracting is prohibited.

All bids must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal by the deadline; email and fax submissions will not be accepted. Award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms, with the State reserving the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total. Site visits may be scheduled by contacting Project Supervisor Heather Taylor at 218-595-7621 or Site Contact Matt Mutchler at 218-595-7627. Questions should be directed to buyer Masami Hino Evans at masami.evans@state.mn.us or 218-308-2630. Businesses meeting Minnesota Small Business Procurement Program criteria (minority, women, disability, or veteran ownership, or location in economically disadvantaged counties) may qualify for certification.