Minnesota Supplier Systems #R2901-2000018031

Minnesota DNR Forest Road Grading Services – Finland State Forest (CAT Graders, Two-Year Contract)

This opportunity involves the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) contracting for forest road grading services in the Two Harbors Forestry Area, with a focus on the Finland State Forest. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Two Harbors Forestry Area - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Caterpillar (CAT) graders are specified in equipment submissions (models: 2012 CAT M12-3, 2005 CAT 163H) - Named vendors submitting bids include Leustek Louis & Sons Inc and Rock Snow & Fire LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Grading of approximately 349.2 miles of state forest roads (three-pass grading) - Hourly work for road grading and related maintenance - Equipment: 2012 CAT M12-3 grader (180 HP, 14'-16' blade), 2005 CAT 163H grader (220 HP, 14' blade), both with safety lights and slope meters - Operator services: Operators with a minimum of 2 years' experience; named operators have 4 to 30+ years of experience - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals must be provided - Equipment must have functioning safety lights and slope meters - Operators must have at least 2 years of experience; specific operator experience levels are highlighted - Delivery and work to be performed at DNR FOR FINLAND, 6686 HWY 1, Finland, MN 55603-0495 - Contract covers six rounds of grading over a two-year period - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on bid responses, estimated between $123,114 and $384,130 - Place of Performance: - DNR FOR FINLAND, 6686 HWY 1, Finland, MN 55603-0495 (primary delivery and work location) - Two Harbors Forestry Area, Lake County, MN

Description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for as-needed forest road grading of approximately 6 rounds totaling 349.2 miles of State Forest Roads in the Two Harbors Forestry Area over a 2-year contract. The roads are sand and gravel, approximately 14-18 feet wide, designed for 25 MPH logging and recreational traffic. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications. The response deadline is March 17, 2026, at 19:00 UTC.

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