MN Veterans Home-Luverne Fence Project - Rebid

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting bids for furnishing and installing 254 feet of 6-foot-high, 3-rail ornamental galvanized steel fence and two 7-foot opening double swing gates at the Minnesota Veterans Home–Luverne Special Care Wing outdoor area under a rebid, with bids due June 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. A pre-bid site visit is mandatory; interested contractors must contact Anne Stegenga at Anne.Stegenga@state.mn.us or (507) 283-6207 to schedule. Targeted group businesses, economically disadvantaged businesses, and veteran-owned businesses certified by the State receive a preference of 12 percent of total available points.

The fence specification is 3-rail ornamental galvanized steel, black color (Ameristar Montage Plus or approved equal), with two swing gates, at 1300 N Kniss Avenue, Luverne, Minnesota. The contractor must complete all labor and materials, including delivery and installation by August 15, 2026, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. Work is subject to prevailing wage requirements established by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry for Rock County, with rates effective December 22, 2025. The contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $2 million per occurrence, Commercial Automobile Liability of $2 million combined single limit, and statutory Workers' Compensation coverage. All materials and labor carry a one-year guarantee, and the fence warranty must be a minimum 20-year limited warranty covering material finish defects.

The estimated contract value is $25,000 to $30,000 for the period June 17 through December 31, 2026, with an option to extend up to one additional year at the State's discretion. Building construction contractors must be registered with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry prior to contract award. Non-Minnesota contractors are subject to an 8 percent withholding requirement on cumulative calendar year payments exceeding $50,000 unless an exemption is obtained from Minnesota Revenue. Bidders must enter prices directly in the SWIFT Supplier Portal at the unit line level for the 254 feet of fence and the two gates, include all sales and use tax in pricing, and submit all required declarations, contact information, and references. Questions are due June 10, 2026.