MPCA: building and soil removal – karlstad, MN

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for a residential building demolition and environmental remediation project located at 211 Lincoln Avenue East in Karlstad, Kandiyohi County. The project involves comprehensive site restoration, including the complete demolition of an existing log house, removal and disposal of fuel oil-contaminated materials and soil, and site restoration to grade. Specific deliverables include pre-demolition hazardous waste removal, utility disconnections, excavation of approximately 19.3 cubic yards of contaminated soil, and full site restoration. Interested contractors must submit their responses electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by October 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with all questions due by October 17, 2024. Contractors are required to include sales and use tax in their pricing, comply with responsible contractor requirements under Minnesota Statute 16C.285, and provide necessary proof of insurance. The project must be substantially completed no later than June 30, 2025, with the contract term running from the bid submission date.

The State of Minnesota encourages participation from diverse businesses, specifically highlighting opportunities for minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and businesses owned by individuals with substantial physical disabilities. While no specific set-aside percentages were explicitly detailed, the state demonstrates a commitment to inclusive procurement practices. Non-Minnesota contractors may be subject to an 8% withholding requirement, and all building construction contractors must be registered with the Department of Labor and Industry. The estimated contract value ranges between $30,000 to $40,000, with a solicitation bond required for responses exceeding $50,000. The state reserves the right to award the contract to a single or multiple responders and will evaluate bids primarily based on the lowest total bid price as outlined in Exhibit E Price Schedule. Contractors seeking assistance with registration or bid submission can contact the SWIFT Contractor Assistance Helpdesk at 651-201-8100, Option 1.