DNR RFB Two Harbors-Grand Portage SF Road Grading
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000018456
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Amy L Archer amy.archer@state.mn.us (218) 328-8955
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for as-needed forest road grading in the Two Harbors Forestry Area of Grand Portage State Forest in Cook County, with bids due July 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through the Swift Portal. Small businesses meeting state criteria may be eligible under the Small Business Procurement Program.
The scope encompasses grading of approximately 238.2 statute miles of sand and gravel roads 14 to 20 feet wide, designed for 25 mph logging and recreational traffic. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals. Bidders must submit grading equipment specifications including year, make, model, horsepower rating, and blade length, along with confirmation of functioning safety lights and slope meters. The operator assigned must demonstrate a minimum of two years of experience operating grading equipment and be named on the submission form.
Bids are solicited on two line items: a per-mile rate for three-pass road grading across all 238.2 statute miles and an hourly rate for additional hourly work (20 hours). Unit prices must include labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and all other costs necessary for completion. Work must be completed by December 31, 2027. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total as deemed most advantageous and will award to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms. All responses must be submitted electronically; email and faxed submissions will be rejected. Amy L. Archer, DNR buyer, is the contact for questions at 218-328-8955 or Amy.Archer@state.mn.us. Contractor assistance with Swift Portal registration is available at 651-201-8100, Option 1.
Opportunity text
2027-034 Two Harbors Area - Grand Portage State Forest Road Grading The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for as-needed forest road grading in the Two Harbors Forestry Area in the Grand Portage State Forest located in Cook County. The roads are sand and gravel, approximately 14'-20' wide, and designed for 25 MPH logging and recreational traffic. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-034_Specifications.pdf | ||
| 2027-034_Equipment_Specs___Operator_Form.pdf | ||
| DNR_RFB_Two_Harbors-Grand_Portage_SF_Road_Grading.pdf |
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