DNR RFB Two Harbors Forest Road Brushing & Mowing

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
2000015641
State
Minnesota
Responses due

Opportunity facts

Jurisdiction

Updated .

About this opportunity

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for a comprehensive roadside maintenance contract in the Two Harbors area of Cook and Lake Counties. The project involves mowing, brushing, and pruning approximately 102.7 miles of State Forest Roads, which are aggregate roads ranging from 14' to 18' wide and designed for logging and recreational activities at 15-25 MPH speeds. Bidders must provide all necessary labor, equipment, materials, tools, and transportation to complete the work. The contract period will run from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal by April 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM, and vendors are required to complete and upload a specific Price Schedule in Excel format. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications, with the State reserving the right to award items separately or by total grouping. Evaluation criteria include compliance with solicitation requirements, meeting specifications, and providing comprehensive unit pricing that includes all associated costs.

The solicitation includes provisions for targeted group preferences, including opportunities for economically disadvantaged businesses and veteran-owned businesses. Vendors claiming Resident Vendor status or Veteran-Owned Small Business preference must provide required documentation, and the State may apply reciprocal preferences. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the DNR indicates potential for multiple bidders to be awarded contracts. The project is funded by the State of Minnesota, and there are no specific set-asides limiting participation beyond the preference programs. Bidders must meet comprehensive insurance requirements and are encouraged to offer prompt pay discounts. The direct project supervisor is Simon Cain, who can be reached at (218) 353-8844 for any questions. Contractors needing assistance with registration or response submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. The total project value is not explicitly stated, but bidders will provide unit pricing across multiple line items for mowing and brushing services in Cook and Lake Counties.

Opportunity text

2024-726 Two Harbors State Forest Roads Brushing & Mowing The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete roadside mowing, brushing and/or pruning of approximately 102.7 miles of State Forest Roads, located in Two Harbors Area in Cook and Lake Counties. These roads are aggregate, approximately 14' to 18' wide and designed for 15-25 MPH logging and recreational activities. Project Supervisor, Simon Cain (218) 353-8844 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. (If Price Schedule is being used, include the following in the Description and also on the Line Details Comments and Attachments link) A Price Schedule in Excel (.xlsx) is attached to the Comments and Attachments of the Event. You must 'download' and save the Excel® Price Schedule to your desktop before you can begin filling in your offer and complete the Price Schedule. You must 'upload/attach' the completed Price Schedule Failure to do so may result in bid rejection. You must enter a bid amount in the Your Unit Bid Price Field. Responses will only be accepted on the Price Schedule included with the Event. The completed Price Schedule should be uploaded in either a Microsoft Excel® 97-2003 Worksheet (.xls), or Microsoft Excel® 2010 Worksheet (.xlsx). The Price Schedule document may also be downloaded, completed and uploaded in a .pdf format. The State reserves the right to reject Price Schedules submitted in any other formats. Other Excel® file extensions that MAY be compatible are: .xlsm, .xlt, .xltm, and .xlw. 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 your Price Schedule, call the Help Desk at 651-201-8100 - Option No. 1.

Files

File Type Posted
2024-726_Equipment_Specifications.pdf PDF
2024-726_Specifications.pdf PDF
DNR_RFB_Two_Harbors_Forest_Road_Brushing___Mowing.pdf PDF
2024-726_Price_Schedule.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet

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