Gutter & Downspout Repair/Fabrication/Replacement

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking bids for a gutter and downspout repair, fabrication, and replacement project at the Minnesota Veterans Home located in Luverne, Minnesota. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) for miscellaneous repair work that involves matching current gutter and downspout materials at 1300 North Kniss Ave. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is required for all potential bidders, which can be scheduled with Anne Stegenga via email or phone between Monday and Friday from 0900-1500 hours. The project requires contractors to fabricate and install approximately 50 linear feet of new gutters, one new downspout with an offset, and relocate existing downspouts at various property locations. Bid responses are due by September 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM Central Time and must be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. All questions and clarifications must be submitted by September 6, 2024, and the anticipated contract term is from September 16, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with work to be completed by October 31, 2024.

The state demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion, offering preferences for targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses. Specifically, there is a veteran-owned business preference of up to 12% in the evaluation process. Bidders must be registered as either a supplier or bidder in the state's procurement system and will be required to provide references detailing past project performance, budgets, and timelines. The estimated contract value ranges from $15,000 to $20,000, with contractors required to include all associated costs such as taxes, overhead, and disposal fees in their pricing. Contractors must also provide proof of worker's compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance. The State reserves the right to reject any and all responses, waive informalities, and award the contract in the best interest of the state, with no incumbent vendor specified in the solicitation documents.