2026 Culvert Lining IDIQ

Hennepin County is soliciting bids for a two-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for culvert lining under the project designation CP 1012266, titled 2026 Culvert Lining IDIQ. The initial task order will focus on culverts beneath the Dakota Rail Regional Trail in the City of Mound, Minnesota, with work to be performed in accordance with the Department of Transportation’s Standard Specifications for Construction, 2025 Edition, using English units. Bids must be submitted electronically via the County’s ProcureWare portal by 2:00 p.m. on August 11, 2026, with all questions regarding plans, specifications, and pricing forms directed to Eric Drager of the Transportation Department. The contract requires bidders to provide unit prices on an electronic bid schedule for specific line items, including culvert lining in 12-inch, 16-inch, 24-inch, 30-inch, and 36-inch diameters, sediment control logs, site restoration, and traffic control, with quantities listed as approximate and subject to adjustment through future task orders. Bidders must comply with a strict set of administrative, labor, and compliance requirements, including submission of a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Responsible Contractor Verification (Attachment A), and a supplemental certification for all first-tier subcontractors under Minnesota Statute § 16C.285. For contracts exceeding $100,000, contractors must submit and obtain approval for both a Small Business Enterprise utilization plan and an Affirmative Action employment plan through the County’s Contract Compliance System. Bonding requirements are mandatory, with performance and payment bonds required at 100% of the contract amount, in compliance with Minnesota Statutes Sections 574.26–574.32. Prevailing wage rates as determined by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry apply, and apprentices must be tracked through LCPtracker. All materials, including liner tubes and testing samples, must be individually labeled with manufacturer identifiers, and soil, groundwater, and sidewall samples must be properly coded and preserved for laboratory analysis. Contractors must also comply with hazardous waste handling standards under DOT, OSHA, EPA, and MPCA regulations, and maintain a harassment-free workplace. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, subject to verification of non-debarment status via SAM, insurance coverage, and compliance with all