Opportunity

Minnesota Supplier Systems #R2901-2000018280

Minnesota DNR Awards Contract for Groundwater Observation Well Installation in St. Louis County

Posted

April 30, 2026

Respond By

May 18, 2026

Identifier

R2901-2000018280

NAICS

213115, 237110

This procurement opportunity involves the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) awarding a contract for the installation of two groundwater observation wells in Duluth, southern St. Louis County. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Environmental Waters Division - St. Louis County (project location) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named; the awarded vendor is Kent Well Drilling Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Drilling and installation of two groundwater observation wells - 6-inch diameter steel well casing (131 feet total) - 6-inch diameter locking caps (2 units) - 4-inch diameter steel protection posts (6 units) - Mobilization/demobilization of equipment and personnel - Drilling and surface sampling of boreholes (air-driven and air rotary/hammer methods) - Well development (4 units) - Containerization and removal of drilling cuttings/materials - Standby time and borehole sealing as contingencies - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must hold a current Minnesota Well Contractor License - Compliance with prevailing wage statutes and proof of insurance required - No subcontracting unless disclosed - All labor, equipment, materials, permits, and incidentals must be provided - Project must be completed by the specified deadline - Award Details: - Contract awarded to Kent Well Drilling Inc. for $75,555 - Award based on lowest responsible bid meeting all specifications - Locations: - Work performed in Duluth, southern St. Louis County - Delivery/administrative location at DNR EWR River Bend, 325 Randolph Ave, Ste 500, St Paul, MN 55102-3761 - Town Hall site referenced for material removal

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for the labor, equipment, materials, herbicides, permits, licenses, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to legally and correctly install and complete two groundwater observation wells (environmental wells) in Duluth, southern St. Louis County. The project requires a Minnesota Well Contractor License, which responders must upload with their bid. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and terms.

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