Minnesota Supplier Systems #2027-024

Minnesota DNR solicits bids for installation of two groundwater observation wells in Rice County

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for the installation of two groundwater observation wells at Sunktokeca Creek Wildlife Management Area in Rice County, near Faribault. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Project location: Sunktokeca Creek WMA, Rice County - Scope of Work: - Installation and completion of two groundwater observation wells targeting the Jordan and Upper Tunnel City aquifers - Well 1: 4-inch steel casing, total depth 455 feet (Jordan aquifer) - Well 2: 4-inch steel casing, total depth 605 feet (Upper Tunnel City aquifer) - Includes drilling, geologic sampling, well development, site restoration, and record submittal - Products and Materials: - 4-inch steel well casing (total: 408 ft for Jordan, 558 ft for Tunnel City) - Steel surface casing (120 ft per site) - Protective tops, locking caps, steel protection posts - Cement grout and extra grout as needed - Services: - Well drilling and installation - Mobilization/demobilization - Cuttings removal (waste management) - Standby time and borehole sealing if required - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, permits, licenses, and incidentals - Compliance with Minnesota prevailing wage statutes, insurance, and diversity/inclusion goals - Licensed well contractors required; environmental protection and safety standards emphasized - Electronic bid submission via SWIFT portal; completion of price schedule and required forms - No specific OEMs or named vendors; steel casing and well materials are generic and must meet state specifications.

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 Rice County at Sunktokeca Creek WMA near Faribault. The solicitation requires electronic submission of bids through the Swift Portal, with no email or fax responses accepted. Vendors must review all attachments and comply with all requirements, including completing and uploading a Price Schedule. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications.

View original listing