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Site Preparation and Intact 2-Story Historic Farmhouse Move - Hawley, MN

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W912ES26RA006Federal

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is soliciting a 100% small business set-aside contract for site preparation and the intact relocation of the historic 1874 Bernhardson Farmhouse from Moorhead, Minnesota, to the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion grounds in Hawley, Minnesota. The contractor will be responsible for moving the 28-ft by 20-ft, two-story wood-frame structure without disassembly, pouring three concrete foundations at the destination site, grading and seeding the area, and ensuring full site restoration by the end of the 2027 construction season. A critical constraint prohibits any activity at the Hawley site during the full week before and after Labor Day weekend in 2026 due to the annual Steam Threshers Reunion, requiring meticulous scheduling. The relocation must be completed by the end of the 2026 construction season, and the contractor must furnish Performance and Payment Bonds within ten days of award. The estimated contract value ranges from $1 million to $5 million under NAICS code 238990, with a small business size standard of $19 million in annual receipts. Offerors must submit a detailed project timeline, a summary of relevant experience in intact structure moving, past performance references, and a separate sealed price proposal. The site visit held on May 20, 2026, confirmed site conditions, and attendees were required to wear hard hats and safety shoes due to active construction and lack of utilities. All work involves private property at both origins and destination, and no formal packaging, preservation, or military standards are specified for the transport of the structure. The contracting office is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with John P. Riederer as the point of contact for inquiries and site visit coordination.

General Info

Move 1874 Bernhardson Farmhouse 32.4 miles, preserve intact, prepare sites, comply with Labor Day restrictions, complete by end of 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W07V Endist St Paul

Contract Value

$730,213

NAICS

238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Place of Performance

Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion grounds, 27512 102nd Ave S, Hawley, MN 56549 AND Bernhardson Farmhouse, 13689 3rd St , MN, 56549

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

TUNHEIM CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Award Issued Date

06/26/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

RFP W912ES26RA006 Scheduled Site Visit Notice

special-notice

Low

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

3 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedMar 5

Presolicitation

Type ChangedMay 6

Presolicitation → Solicitation

Notice updatedMay 7

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedMay 13

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMay 21

The notice description changed.

AwardedJun 26

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W07V Endist St Paul

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSAINT PAUL, MN, 55101-1323, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W07V Endist St Paul

Office AddressSAINT PAUL, MN, 55101-1323, USA

Contacts

John Riederer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

As a part of the Fargo-Moorhead Metro Flood Risk Management Project, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ? St. Paul District is requesting proposals from contractors to prepare the site and pour three concrete foundations for historic structures to be placed on at the Pioneer Village site at the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion grounds (WMSTR) near Rollag, MN (officially Hawley, MN). The contractor will be responsible for moving the Bernhardson Farmhouse intact from its current location in Moorhead, MN to the Rollag site and placing it on the foundation. The other foundations will be used to reassemble historic cabins under another contract action. The Bernhardson Farmhouse is a 2-story rectangular wood-frame structure built in 1874, measuring 28 ft 4 in x 20 ft 10 in, with a pitched roof that is 26 ft 5 in at center. It is currently located at 13689 3rd St South, Moorhead, MN. The address for the WMSTR site is 27512 102nd Ave S, Hawley, MN. Both locations are private property. The most direct route is 32.4 miles according to Google Maps, but this may encounter obstacles. The Contractor will be responsible for final site preparation, grading and seeding. Of special consideration is that no work may take place at the destination (WMSTR) site and the site must be clear of equipment and hazards to the satisfaction of the local sponsor for the full week preceding and the week following Labor Day weekend 2026, due to the annual Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion. The Bernhardson Farmhouse must be moved from its Moorhead location by the end of the 2026 construction season. Final site restoration and seeding may take place in 2027. Offerors must submit a detailed project timeline, a summary of recent and relevant experience of the entity performing the intact structure move, past performance references, and a separate price proposal. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. The Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for this NAICS is $19,000,000. The PSC for this project is Z2JZ ? Repair or Alteration of Miscellaneous Buildings. This contract will be solicited as a 100% small business set-aside. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The awarded contractor will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds within 10 days of contract award. ---------- AMENDMENT 0002 POSTED 21 MAY 2026 ---- Amendment 0002 posts the Site Visit Attendance Record for the Scheduled Site Visit held on 20 May 2026.