Green Lake County Water Accesses- Master Roster

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), specifically the Operations Services Division (OSD) and the Division of Parks and Trails (PAT), is seeking Phase 1 Engineering Services for the reconstruction of two water access sites in Kandiyohi County: Green Lake County Park 5 and Green Lake Rush Brown Water Access. The procurement is a Request for Proposals (RFP) soliciting comprehensive engineering services to prepare construction plans and specifications for these public water access sites. Key deliverables include preliminary engineering, construction document preparation, and bidding assistance, with specific goals of enhancing user experience, ensuring compliance with stormwater and accessibility requirements, and incorporating best practices for aquatic invasive species management. Proposals will be evaluated across three primary criteria: work plan (40%), qualifications and experience (30%), and cost detail (30%). The RFP was posted on June 11, 2024, with proposals due by 2:00 PM Central Time on July 12, 2024, and the anticipated contract term spanning from August 2024 to November 2026. Respondents must submit detailed documentation, including a comprehensive work plan, firm qualifications, and a cost breakdown using the provided Attachment C: Cost Detail form.

The RFP includes several provisions for targeted business participation, offering preference points for targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the state reserves the right to negotiate with the highest-scoring respondent and potentially make single or multiple awards based on the best interests of the state. Veteran-owned and equal pay/workforce certifications are required components of the proposal. The procurement includes standard state contracting requirements such as non-collusion certification and organizational conflict of interest disclosure. Although no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract allows for potential extensions up to an additional four years beyond the initial term. Respondents must carefully review all attached documents, including the RFP Final document, Sample Contract, and associated attachments, as failure to provide complete documentation may result in proposal disqualification. The state maintains flexibility in the procurement process, explicitly stating the ability to negotiate additional tasks within the RFP's scope with the highest-scoring proposer.