Steel for Morgan Monroe SF 4993Bid Documents

The State of Indiana Department of Natural Resources is seeking a procurement of steel materials for the Morgan Monroe State Forest, specifically for constructing a shelterhouse with trusses and brackets. The solicitation (No. 84810) requires vendors to provide specific steel materials, including 5 each of 3/8" HR plate 4'x8', 26 each of 1/4" HR plate 4'x8', 6 each of 1/8" HR plate 4'x8', 4 each of 2"x2"x1/4" angle 20', and 6 each of 7"x4"x3/8" angle 20'. The bid response is due by August 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with a requirement that all quoted prices remain valid for 30 calendar days after the response due date. Bidders must include shipping costs in their unit prices, with all materials to be delivered to Morgan Monroe State Forest at 6220 Forest Rd., Martinsville, IN 46151. The procurement process requires detailed bidder information and compliance with various state standards and ethical guidelines.

The solicitation includes significant preference opportunities and set-aside designations for diverse businesses, with specific participation goals: 8% for minority-owned businesses, 11% for women-owned businesses, and 3% for veteran-owned small businesses. Vendors must provide comprehensive information about their business, including employee counts, payroll, and economic impact on Indiana. Bidders are required to demonstrate compliance with ethical, employment, and workplace standards, including drug-free workplace certification and employment eligibility verification through the E-Verify program. Preference will be given to U.S. manufactured products and Indiana-based businesses. While specific award values are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be focused on supporting local economic development and providing opportunities for diverse and small businesses to participate in state contracting.