MnDOT D1 Virginia 3 TON JIB CRANE

Minnesota Department of Transportation District 1 Virginia is requesting bids for one base-mounted 3-ton jib crane with mounting hardware, with bids due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. The solicitation encourages participation from Minnesota-based small businesses and businesses meeting Small Business Procurement Program criteria, including those majority-owned by racial minorities, women, individuals with substantial physical disabilities, or veterans; businesses located in or owned by residents of economically disadvantaged counties may also be eligible for program certification. Certified targeted group businesses, economically disadvantaged businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and eligible DEED/DHS providers each receive preference points equal to 6 to 12 percent of total available points.

The scope is one Abell-Howe model J-904-240-W24B jib crane or MnDOT-approved equivalent with mounting hardware, excluding hoist and labor. Detailed specifications are provided in Sample Contract Exhibit C. Delivery is required to MnDOT District 1 Virginia at 101 North Hoover Road, Virginia, Minnesota 55792-3412 by September 21, 2026 via ground transportation. The anticipated contract term is September 2026 through October 2026.

The estimated total contract value is $17,000 to $25,000, with pricing submitted at the unit line level in SWIFT. Responders must submit equipment specifications, technical data, product literature, and signed Responder Declarations certifying bid independence, absence of collusion, and lack of organizational conflicts of interest. All responses must comply with Minnesota prohibited substances laws, including restrictions on triclosan, coal tar, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, and intentionally added PFAS. Non-Minnesota contractors may be subject to eight percent withholding on cumulative calendar year payments exceeding $50,000 unless an exemption is obtained from Minnesota Revenue. MnDOT will award to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications and terms and conditions. Contractors requiring assistance may contact the Swift Contractor Assistance Helpdesk at 651-201-8100, Option 1.