Minnesota Supplier Systems #2026-763

Wetland Restoration Construction at Big Stone WMA Tract 10, Minnesota

This opportunity involves the restoration of wetland basins at the Big Stone Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Big Stone County, Minnesota. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Fish and Wildlife Division - Scope of Work: - Restoration of wetland basins, including: - Removal of accumulated sediment (approx. 14,262 cubic yards) - Investigation and removal of drain tile (approx. 1,850 LF investigation, 4,400 LF removal) - Placement of MnDOT Class II rock riprap (approx. 180 tons) - Site preparation, erosion control (silt socks, erosion blankets, straw wattles), and seeding (12 acres) - Installation of 10-inch diameter galvanized corrugated metal pipe (10 LF) - Storm water permit acquisition and construction exit setup - Products/Services Requested: - Mobilization, tile removal, site preparation, sediment excavation, erosion control, cultivation, sowing and mulching, and pipe installation - All labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractors must have completed at least two similar wetland restoration contracts since 2022 (one ≥ $80,000, one ≥ $50,000) - Fully integrated GPS machine control required for sediment removal, berm, and spillway construction - Compliance with Minnesota prevailing wage laws and workforce/equal pay certification - Solicitation bond equal to 5% of bid amount required - All costs (including sales and use tax) must be included in unit price - Bids must be submitted electronically via the SWIFT Supplier Portal - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; equipment must meet GPS machine control requirements - Place of Performance: - Big Stone Wildlife Management Area, Section 7, Big Stone Township, Big Stone County, MN - Delivery/government offices: DNR FAW LAC QUI PARLE (Watson, MN), DNR offices in New London and Glenwood, MN

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to restore several wetland basins in the Big Stone Wildlife Management Area. The work involves removing accumulated sediment and depositing the spoil in specific locations, investigating and breaking drain tile, and placing rock riprap. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, and the unit price must include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, and use tax. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions.

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