Trench Box

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), specifically MnDOT District 6 in Rochester, is conducting an Informal Request for Bid (RFB) for the procurement of trench boxes. The solicitation seeks to acquire (1) Hydra Shield HS812 (8' high by 12' long) and (4) Hydra Shield HS-3455-1-EHS (single hydra shield enclosed) trench boxes to be delivered to the Rochester district location. The bid event opens on May 12, 2025, at 9:00 AM and closes on May 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with a delivery deadline of May 26, 2025. Potential bidders must submit questions in writing to jason.nelsen@state.mn.us no later than March 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, with responses to be provided via addendum. Bidders are required to be registered in the Supplier Portal and must provide unit pricing for each line item, with US Dollars as the only accepted currency.

The solicitation includes provisions for diversity and inclusion, encouraging participation from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, businesses owned by persons with disabilities, veterans, and businesses located in economically disadvantaged counties. No incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned in the documentation. Electronic or non-electronic responses outside the Supplier Portal will not be accepted, and bidders experiencing upload issues can contact the SWIFT Vendor Helpline at 651.201.8100 for assistance. While no specific budget range is provided, the procurement is for specific trench box equipment to be delivered via ground freight. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of diverse business participation and provides clear guidelines for bidder qualifications and submission requirements. Bidders must carefully follow the outlined procedures, including portal registration and adherence to submission deadlines.