DNR - trail repair lumber- altura, MN

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure green treated lumber for trail repair at Whitewater State Park in Altura, Minnesota through a competitive Request for Bid (RFB) process. The solicitation requires vendors to supply specific lumber materials, including 468 pieces of 4x4x12' green treated lumber, 384 pieces of 2x10x12' green treated lumber, 384 pieces of 2x12x12' green treated lumber, two 50 lb. boxes of 6-inch pole barn nails, and two boxes of 2.5-inch deck screws. All lumber must be regular dimension pine, graded No. 2 or better, and ACZA or ACQ treated to a minimum retention of 0.60 PCF for ground contact. The bid must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by April 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with delivery required to Whitewater State Park by April 7, 2024. DNR will be the sole determinant of whether vendors meet the specified requirements and quality standards, with pricing to include all associated costs such as freight, materials, labor, and warranty. The DNR reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation includes provisions for targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses, which may receive a preference during evaluation. The Office of Equity in Procurement may contact vendors who self-identify as small, minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, or economically disadvantaged businesses to provide information about certification and potential set-aside opportunities. Vendors must be registered with the state as either a bidder or supplier to participate in the procurement. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract will result in a single purchase order with payment made upon full delivery and approval of materials. The state will not pay any additional charges beyond the quoted contract pricing, and no partial payments will be permitted. Certified veteran-owned small businesses may be eligible for up to a 12% preference in the bidding process, and vendors must complete specific forms to claim such preferences.