Minnesota Supplier Systems #2027-034

Minnesota DNR Seeks As-Needed Road Grading Services for Grand Portage State Forest

This opportunity involves as-needed road grading services for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in the Grand Portage State Forest, Cook County. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Two Harbors Forestry Area - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are named; bidders must specify the grader's year, make, and model - Products/Services Requested: - Three-pass road grading of approximately 238.2 statute miles of sand and gravel roads (14-20 feet wide, designed for 25 MPH traffic) - Requires a motor grader with at least 100 net horsepower and a 12-foot blade - Operator must have a minimum of 2 years prior grading experience - Hourly grading work (20 hours estimated) - All labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals included - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Grader must have flashing lights, slow moving vehicle sign, and slope meter - Work includes site management, debris removal, invasive species prevention, and compliance with safety and environmental regulations - No guaranteed minimum miles or hours; work is on an as-needed basis - Contractor must begin grading within 5 days of notification - Emphasis on compliance with diversity and inclusion goals - Electronic bid submission required via SWIFT Supplier Portal

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for as-needed forest road grading in the Two Harbors Forestry Area in the Grand Portage State Forest located in Cook County. The roads are sand and gravel, approximately 14 to 20 feet wide, and designed for 25 MPH logging and recreational traffic. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Swift Portal, and unit prices must include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, and use tax. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions, with the State reserving the right to award items separately, by grouping items, or by total, whichever is most advantageous.

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