DNR-RFB Tangnes Road Graveling
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016879
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Susan K Crapser sue.crapser@state.mn.us (320) 634-7365
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a contractor for the 2025-694 Tangnes Road Graveling project in Roseau County, issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) to provide, load, haul, and spread approximately 2,500 tons of granite rock base. The project requires spreading 500 tons of rock base per mile over 5.0 miles of the Tangnes State Forest Road, with specifications for even distribution and specific uncompacted depth. Contractors must submit bids electronically through the Swift Portal between March 14, 2025, and April 8, 2025, by 2:00 PM, with a site visit available by contacting project manager Shane Delaney at 218-425-7793. Key qualifications include having completed at least two prime contractor projects valued at $10,000 or more since January 1, 2022, involving power shovel work, and ensuring operators have 50 hours of experience with similar gravel trucks. Evaluation criteria include the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications, with contractors required to include all costs in their unit price, such as labor, materials, transportation, equipment, and taxes.
The procurement opportunity includes provisions for diverse and small business participation, with opportunities for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry and provide a solicitation security bond of 5% of their total bid amount. The project requires contractors to submit a First-Tier Subcontractors List, verifying that all subcontractors meet minimum responsible contractor criteria. Bidders must provide appropriate insurance coverage and comply with prevailing wage rates and Minnesota workforce regulations. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract emphasizes ecological considerations, including invasive species prevention and pollinator habitat protection. The project is scheduled to commence no earlier than May 15, 2025, with a contract completion date of June 30, 2025. Payment will be based on quarry scale tickets and verification of even gravel distribution, with the state reserving the right to award items separately or by grouping to maximize advantageousness.
Opportunity text
2025-694 Tangnes Road Graveling The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: approximately 2500 tons of granite rock base to be provided, loaded, and hauled by contractor to the Tangnes State Forest Road of which 500 tons per mile granite rock base to be spread evenly over 5.0 miles of the Tangnes Forest Road in Roseau County. For a site visit please contact the project manager Shane Delaney at 218-425-7793. 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. Per Minn. Stat. § 326B.701, unless exempt, any Person, as defined by Minn. Stat. § 181.723, subd. 1(a), who performs public or private building construction or improvement services must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Registration is required prior to receiving a contract award. For additional information and to register go to www.dli.mn.gov/register or contact DLI at 651-284-5074 or email: dli.register@state.mn.us
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