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DNR RFB 2026-286 Smoky Hills Forest Road Gravel
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The contract involves a project managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to gravel a specified section of Smoky Hills Forest Road in Becker County. The scope includes supplying, placing, compacting, and shaping approximately 1300 cubic yards of MNDOT Class 5 gravel, supplied by the contractor, along with the installation or replacement of a culvert provided by the DNR. Bidders are required to submit their responses electronically through the designated Swift Portal by October 1, 2025, and must include all costs associated with labor, materials, equipment, transportation, taxes, and incidentals, with the understanding that the unit price must be all-inclusive. The project emphasizes compliance with all specifications, and bids that do not meet the requirements will be rejected. The award will be granted to the lowest responsible bidder that meets all criteria, with the possibility of awarding by item, group, or total, as deemed most advantageous to the state. Additional requirements include providing detailed equipment specifications and operator experience, ensuring that the contractors possess the necessary machinery and skilled personnel to perform the gravelling work effectively. Site visits can be arranged with the project supervisor, Mike Lichter, to facilitate understanding of project scope and conditions prior to bidding. The contract stipulates that all responses must adhere to the outlined terms, including compliance with attachments and special instructions, and highlights the state's commitment to diversity and inclusion by encouraging participation from minority, women, veteran, and disabled-owned businesses. The project timeline extends until October 1, 2026, with work commencing after a formal Notice to Proceed, and the Department reserves the right to cancel or modify the solicitation as needed to serve the best interests of the state.
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The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to: supply, place, compact, and shape 1300 cu. yds of contractor supplied MNDOT Class 5 gravel and install/replace one DNR provided culvert.
All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal. No e-mail or faxed responses will be accepted. Contractors needing help with registration and/or completing their response to this Event may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at +1 (555) 000-0000, Option 1.
Failure to respond to latest event version may result in bid rejection.
Please be aware that there are attachments to this event. The vendor is responsible for reviewing all attachments and complying with all requirements to this Event. DNR will be the determining factor if vendor meets specifications. All questions should be directed to the buyer listed in this event.
Unit price must include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax and all else necessary for completion of the project. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project.
Award--Item, Group, Total: Responses that do not comply with the solicitation will be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping items, or by total, whichever is deemed most advantageous to the State.
Once you have completed and submitted your response, you will receive a system confirmation message that your response has been ‘accepted’. Print and save the confirmation for your file. If you’re having trouble submitting your response, call the Help Desk at +1 (555) 000-0000 – Option No. 1
For a site visit prior to bidding contact the Project Supervisor: Mike Lichter Area Forester MN DNR Forestry 607 1st Street West Park Rapids, MN 56470
Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 Email: contact@example.gov Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000
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