MNDOT D7 Worthington Overhead door Replacment

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), specifically for District 7 in Worthington, is soliciting bids for the replacement of two overhead doors at its truck station located at 1475 Spring Avenue. This formal Request for Bid (RFB) requires a qualified contractor to furnish and install two polyurethane insulated overhead doors, complete with all necessary hardware, tracks, track supports, windows, control equipment, switches, and weatherstripping. The project is specifically focused on the West end of the building, with acceptable door manufacturers including Clopay 3720 and C.H.I 3216 openers. Key technical requirements include sandwich construction doors with galvanized steel skins, thermal breaks, and compliance with Minnesota Air Leakage Energy Code standards. The solicitation timeline includes a pre-bid meeting scheduled for May 21st at 10:00 AM at the Worthington Truck Station, with bid responses due by 3:00 PM Central Time on May 27, 2025. All submissions must be made electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, with no non-electronic or email responses accepted. Bidders must strictly comply with all solicitation requirements, or their bids will be rejected.

The procurement emphasizes diversity and inclusion, offering preferences for Minnesota-based small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with substantial physical disabilities. The contract period is from May 20, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with an option to extend up to an additional 12 months through written amendment. The estimated total contract value ranges from $25,000 to $35,000 for one year, though this is not a guaranteed minimum or maximum amount. Potential bidders must be registered as either a bidder or supplier in the SWIFT system, which now requires multi-factor authentication. Contractors needing assistance with registration or bid submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Helpdesk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. The pricing must include all inherent costs, such as government taxes, overhead, profit, permits, material disposal, insurance, licenses, and registrations. Bidders are required to provide detailed documentation, including shop drawings, responder declarations, and potential product documentation, with an emphasis on transparency and clear pricing information.