DNR RFP Florida Creek Stream Restoration

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Operations Services Division and Division of Fish and Wildlife are seeking professional consulting engineering services for the Florida Creek Stream Restoration project located in Brown County. The solicitation requests proposals for comprehensive professional services, including preparing construction plans and specifications, providing construction inspection, and managing contract administration for a stream restoration initiative that aims to restore approximately 11.2 miles of stream to abandoned channels within the Florida Creek floodplain. Specific deliverables include preliminary engineering, design engineering, construction engineering, construction quality control, and final construction documentation services. The RFP requires electronic submissions through the SWIFT eSupplier portal by March 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with an anticipated contract term from April 2024 to December 2026. Evaluation criteria will be based on a 1,000-point system, assessing work plan, qualifications and experience, and cost, with an additional 120 points available for preference considerations. Respondents must demonstrate expertise in stream restoration, engineering design, and comprehensive project management.

The DNR has structured this procurement to provide preference points for targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses, promoting diversity and inclusion in the procurement process. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract will be structured as a time and materials agreement with a not-to-exceed amount. The project is a collaborative partnership involving the Lac qui Parle Soil and Water Conservation District, Lac qui Parle - Yellow Bank Watershed District, and DNR. Subconsultants with construction capabilities will be prohibited from bidding on the construction portion of the project. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on best value and may negotiate with the highest-scoring respondent(s). Potential respondents must upload all requested attachments, including a cost sheet, and indicate their eligibility under the State of Minnesota's Small Business Procurement Program. No incumbent vendors were specifically identified in the solicitation documents.