DNR RFB William O'Brien Day Use Sidewalks
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000018159
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Christine E Eck christine.eck@state.mn.us (218) 308-2661
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking competitive sealed bids for construction services at William O'Brien State Park in Washington County through Solicitation #2026-801. This Request for Bids (RFB) procurement encompasses the construction of sidewalks providing access to north and south restroom utility rooms and the swimming beach outdoor shower at the Walter Mondale Day Use Area, located at 16821 O'Brien Trail North, Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota 55047. The project scope includes labor, equipment, mobilization, excavation, site preparation, drainage improvements, materials, concrete, tools, transportation, salvage and reinstall of the existing outdoor shower, and construction of a swale to divert surface water. Bidding is structured on a lump-sum basis with five line items: Mobilization, Sidewalk Construction, Salvage and Reinstall Outdoor Shower, Drainage Improvements, and Cleanup and Closeout. All prospective bidders must submit a completed and signed Prime Contractor Response Qualification Form and a Contractor Detail Verification Form identifying any subcontractors; contractors are automatically disqualified if they have been found in default or had a contract terminated for cause within the last 36 months, or if they have received willful or repeated OSHA safety citations with a final order issued within the last 36 months. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms and conditions, with the State reserving the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total. Responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by April 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with a question deadline of April 22, 2026, and a contract completion deadline of June 19, 2026, with substantial completion required by June 12, 2026; prospective bidders may schedule site visits by contacting Project Supervisor Yancey Stam at 651-259-5804 or Park Manager Wayne Boerner at 651-539-4983.
All contractors must be registered with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract award unless exempt, and all work is subject to prevailing wage requirements as established by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry with rates applicable to Washington County (County 82) as of December 22, 2025. Contractors must comply with Minnesota Statutes 177.30-32 and 177.41-44 regarding prevailing wages, along with all applicable state and federal laws including E-Verify certification for services exceeding $50,000 and tax withholding compliance; non-Minnesota contractors are subject to 8% withholding on cumulative calendar year payments exceeding $50,000 unless an exemption is obtained. Contractors must also provide workers' compensation insurance coverage in compliance with Minnesota Statute 176.041 and submit prevailing wage payroll reports within 14 days of each pay period. Responses exceeding $50,000 must include a 5% surety bond as solicitation security, and for projects estimated at $175,000 or greater, contractors must provide payment and performance bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount. Minnesota Resident Vendor status may be claimed if statutory requirements are met and may be considered in resolving tied low bids. The primary contact for the solicitation is Christine E. Eck at 218-308-2661 or Christine.Eck@state.mn.us, and bidder assistance is available through the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1; no budget range or estimated award value is specified in the solicitation documents.
Opportunity text
2026-801 William O'Brien Day Use Area Sidewalks The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: the labor, equipment, mobilization, excavation, site prep, drainage improvements, materials, concrete, tools, transportation, incidentals, and all else necessary to construct sidewalks for access to the north and south restroom utility rooms and the swimming beach outdoor shower at the Walter Mondale Day Use Area of William O'Brien State Park as specified. Project also includes salvage and reinstall of existing outdoor shower and drainage improvements to construct a swale to divert surface water. For a Site Visit, please contact the Project Supervisor, Yancey Stam, at 651-259-5804. 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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