Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018388
Consulting Services for Final Design of Hartley Pond/Tischer Creek Restoration Project
Posted
May 26, 2026
Respond By
June 29, 2026
Identifier
2000018388
NAICS
541620, 237990
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR), Division of Fish and Wildlife, Section of Fisheries, is seeking consulting services for the final design of the Hartley Pond/Tischer Creek Project in Duluth, MN. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR), Division of Fish and Wildlife, Section of Fisheries - Contract managed by Monica Hanson, Contract Officer - Project Scope: - Consulting services to complete the final design process for ecological restoration of Hartley Pond and Tischer Creek - Includes surveys (bathymetric, sediment, geotechnical, geomorphological), data collection, and flow modeling - Preparation of phased design and plan sets (30%, 60%, 90%, final) - Environmental assessment, permitting, and bid package preparation - Community outreach and public engagement process - Coordination with City of Duluth, Hartley Nature Center, and multiple governmental partners - Products/Services Requested: - One unit of comprehensive consulting services for design and project facilitation - No specific OEMs or product part numbers; this is a professional services procurement - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal funding requirements (Great Lakes Restoration Initiative) - Diverse spend reporting and workforce/equal pay certification - Deliverables include Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), steering committee facilitation, and phased design submissions - Restoration design includes an open-bottom culvert and stream connectivity improvements - No OEMs or product vendors are specified, as this is a consulting services opportunity.
Description
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR), Division of Fish and Wildlife, Section of Fisheries is requesting proposals for consulting services to facilitate the completion of the final design process for the Hartley Pond/Tischer Creek Project in Duluth, Minnesota. The project involves close coordination with the City of Duluth, Hartley Nature Center, and several municipal, county, state, and federal partners. The solicitation requires submission through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by June 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. The event is a sealed event and does not allow multiple bids.