Opportunity

Freeborn County Civicplus #269002

Freeborn County Songbird Trail Construction and Maintenance Project (SAP 024-590-002)

Posted

May 08, 2026

Respond By

November 28, 2026

Identifier

269002

NAICS

237310, 237990

Freeborn County, Minnesota is seeking bids for the Songbird Trail construction and maintenance project along the abandoned Union Pacific Line in Albert Lea. - Government Buyer: - Freeborn County Board of Commissioners - Office of the County Engineer, 3300 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007 - Project Scope: - Construction and maintenance of the Songbird Trail from Fountain Street in Albert Lea to just south of Interstate I-90 - Major work includes grading, bituminous surfacing, ADA improvements, and construction of four pedestrian bridges (R1144, R1145, R1146, R1147) - Products and Materials Requested: - Remove Aggregate: 2,701 cubic yards - Excavation - Common: 1,630 cubic yards - Common Embankment (CV): 3,424 cubic yards - Aggregate Base (CV) Class 5: 1,172 cubic yards - Type SP 9.5 Wear CRS Mix (2,B) 3.0" Thick: 6,791 square yards - Structural Concrete: 43 cubic yards - Pedestrian Bridge (Superstructure): 1 lump sum - Prefabricated Wood Panels Type C12: 28 each - Treated Timber: 8.704 MBM - Concrete Walk: 1,620 square feet - Concrete Curb Ramp Walk: 1,800 square feet - Concrete Curb & Gutter Design B618: 566 linear feet - Unique or Notable Requirements: - ADA improvements are required throughout the trail - Construction of multiple pedestrian bridges with prefabricated wood panels and treated timber - Bids must include a bond or certified check equal to at least 5% of the total bid - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Plans and proposal documents are available for download or purchase - The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities

Description

This solicitation is for the construction and maintenance project identified as SAP 024-590-002 (Low SP/SAP) Songbird Trail. The project involves grading, bituminous surfacing, ADA improvements, and construction of several pedestrian bridges along the abandoned Union Pacific Line from Fountain Street in Albert Lea to 3900 South of Interstate I-90. Major work items include excavation, embankment, aggregate base, wear course mix, structural concrete, pedestrian bridges, wood panels, treated timber, concrete walk, curb ramp walk, and curb & gutter. Plans and proposal documentation will be available starting May 13, 2026, and sealed bids are due by June 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

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