Lumber and Materials Only, Tettegouche State Park

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for lumber and materials exclusively for Tettegouche State Park through a Request for Bid (RFB) process. The procurement involves acquiring specific lumber quantities, including 124 T1 Steps (6x8x12), 50 T2 Ground Supports (4x8x12), 34 T3 Ground Supports (4x4x12), 152 T4 Decking (6x2x12), and 226 T5 Decking (12x2x12), all of Grade No. 2 or better. The bid is open from April 23, 2025, to May 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a preferred delivery date of June 9, 2025. All materials must be delivered FOB Destination to the park located at 5702 MN-61, Silver Bay, MN 55614, with freight included in the pricing. Vendors must submit responses exclusively through the SWIFT portal, and all questions should be directed to the buyer, Katy McCann. The DNR will be the final arbiter of whether vendors meet specifications, and failure to respond to the latest event version may result in bid rejection. Payment will be made only after all items have been received and approved, with no partial payments permitted.

The solicitation encourages participation from diverse businesses, including small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned enterprises, with a particular focus on businesses located in economically disadvantaged counties. Vendors may qualify for preferences, including up to a 12% preference for certified veteran-owned or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The contract term runs from May 2, 2025, to June 30, 2025, with the potential to extend for up to one additional year through a duly executed amendment. The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is $30,000, though this is not construed as a minimum or maximum amount. The State reserves the right to award the contract to a single or multiple responders based on what is most advantageous. Bidders must comply with multi-factor authentication for the SWIFT Supplier Portal, provide product documentation, and adhere to prohibited substance regulations. The procurement process emphasizes diversity and inclusion, aiming to ensure that vendors represent the broader Minnesota community.