Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2026-846
Minnesota DNR Solicits Bids for Hiking Trail Rehabilitation at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park
Posted
May 05, 2026
Respond By
May 19, 2026
Identifier
2026-846
NAICS
237310, 237990
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for the rehabilitation of hiking trails at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park in St. Louis County, near Soudan, MN. - Project Scope: - Replenish approximately 152 cubic yards of Class 5 gravel to repair flood-damaged trails - Construct 30 C steps on the trail system - Install 19 water bars or rolling dips at eight trail locations - Extend an existing wooden walkway by 30 feet - Install one water bar using native materials from the site - Requirements: - All labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals must be provided by the contractor - Compliance with Minnesota prevailing wage laws and environmental best practices is mandatory - Bidders must demonstrate experience with similar trail maintenance projects - Lump sum contract; bids must be submitted electronically via the SWIFT Supplier Portal - Project completion required by October 30, 2027; time is of the essence - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications and requirements
Description
The Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for the rehabilitation of hiking trails at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park. The project involves labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals to repair flood damages from 2024. Work includes replenishing approximately 152 cubic yards of gravel with Class 5, constructing thirty C steps, nineteen water bars or rolling dips at eight trail locations, building a thirty-foot extension to an existing wooden walkway, and installing one water bar using native materials. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms.