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DNR RFB DeHaven Ditch Improvement
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The DeHaven Ditch Improvement project involves resurfacing approximately 500 feet of the DeHaven State Forest Road, situated about 10 miles north of Giese in Aitkin County, Minnesota. The scope includes reshaping the road treadway, hauling and spreading gravel, grading, installing riprap at designated locations, and applying erosion control blankets. Additionally, the project entails improving a large ditch by removing slop material, trees, and stumps to enhance drainage and stability. The road primarily serves logging operations with some recreational use, and the project will utilize gravel sourced from the state-owned Pliny Pit. Bidders must submit their responses electronically via the Swift Portal, adhering to all specified requirements, including reviewing attachments and completing the provided Price Schedule in Excel format. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who meets all specifications and terms, with the possibility of awarding items separately or grouped for the most advantageous outcome for the state. The response process emphasizes comprehensive bid pricing, including all associated costs such as labor, materials, transportation, taxes, and equipment, with no exceptions for the direct pay permit. The solicitation includes a standard construction and maintenance bid bond to ensure contract performance, and the deadline for submissions is August 21, 2025. The project is managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, with Amy Archer serving as the primary contact for inquiries.
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The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to resurface approximately 500 feet of the DeHaven State Forest Road, located 10 miles north of the town of Giese in Aitkin County. Components of the project include reshaping 500 feet of treadway, gravel hauling, spreading and grading. Install riprap in specified locations and install erosion control blanket at specified locations. Improve one large ditch and remove slop material, trees and stumps from ditch at a specified location. This road is primarily a logging road with some recreational use. A state-owned gravel source (Pliny Pit located at 46° 19’ 16.8” x 93° 13’ 39.2”) has been specified to use for this contract.
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.
A Price Schedule in Excel (.xlsx) is attached to the Comments and Attachments of the Event. You must ‘download’ and save the Excel® Price Schedule to your desktop before you can begin filling in your offer and complete the Price Schedule. You must ‘upload/attach’ the completed Price Schedule Failure to do so will /may result in bid rejection.
You must enter a bid amount in the Your Unit Bid Price Field.
Responses will only be accepted on the Price Schedule included with the Event. The completed Price Schedule should be uploaded in either a Microsoft Excel® 97-2003 Worksheet (.xls), or Microsoft Excel® 2010 Worksheet (.xlsx). The Price Schedule document may also be downloaded, completed and uploaded in a .pdf format. The State reserves the right to reject Price Schedules submitted in any other formats. Other Excel® file extensions that MAY be compatible are: .xlsm, .xlt, .xltm, and .xlw.
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.
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