Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018168

This opportunity involves a two-year contract for garbage collection services at Bear Head State Park in Ely, Saint Louis County, Minnesota. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Office: Bear Head State Park - Products and Services Requested: - Provision and maintenance of bear-proof garbage containers: - 4 cubic yard container (1 unit) - 6 cubic yard containers (3 units) - Scheduled garbage pickups: - 4 cubic yard dumpster: 52 pickups (scheduled) - 6 cubic yard dumpster: 156 pickups (scheduled) - On-call garbage pickups: - 4 cubic yard dumpster: 1 pickup (on-call) - 6 cubic yard dumpster: 1 pickup (on-call) - Weekly pickups May–October; on-call pickups November–April - All labor, equipment, materials, tools, and transportation included - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Dumpsters must be bear-proof, well-maintained, freshly painted or new, and have metal lids secured to prevent bears - Compliance with safety and environmental regulations - Cleanup of garbage adjacent to dumpsters required - Electronic bid submission only via SWIFT Supplier Portal - Emphasis on diversity and inclusion in vendor selection - Proof of insurance required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified providers - Place of Performance: - Bear Head State Park, 9301 Bear Head State Park Rd, Ely, MN 55731 (Saint Louis County) - Estimated Contract Value: - Typically ranges from $20,000 to $60,000 for similar state park garbage service contracts - Potential Competitors: - Waste Management, Republic Services, GFL Environmental, local Minnesota waste haulers

The Department of Natural Resources of Minnesota is soliciting bids for garbage service at Bear Head State Park in Saint Louis County. The contract covers loading, hauling, and disposal of garbage from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028. Bidders must submit electronic responses via the Swift Portal by April 22, 2026, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications. The solicitation includes pricing for pickups of 4 and 6 cubic yard dumpsters, including on-call services.