Minnesota Supplier Systems #2027-019

Minnesota DNR Solicits Bids for Summer Gravel Pit Aggregate Production and Stockpiling

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for a large-scale aggregate production project at the Summer Gravel Pit in Lake of the Woods County. - Scope of Work: - Clearing, grubbing, excavating, crushing, blending, and stockpiling approximately 15,000 cubic yards of Class 5 aggregate - Site preparation, mining within designated boundaries, and pit rehabilitation - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals - Requirements: - Compliance with Minnesota prevailing wage laws and environmental best practices - Proof of insurance and demonstration of prior experience with similar projects valued at $50,000 or more - Submission of equipment specifications (make and model) as part of the bid - Workforce and equal pay declarations, and a list of first-tier subcontractors - Diversity and inclusion are emphasized; participation from minority, women, veteran, and disabled-owned businesses is encouraged - Procurement Details: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must specify equipment details - The DNR may award items separately, by group, or in total, selecting the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications - Period of Performance: - Work must be completed by the specified end date (no later than December 31, 2027), with crushing operations required within 60 days of project start and no extensions beyond the final deadline

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for clearing, grubbing, excavating, crushing, blending, and stockpiling approximately 15,000 cubic yards of Class 5 aggregate at the Summer Gravel Pit in the Beltrami Island State Forest, Lake of the Woods County. The solicitation requires electronic submission of bids through the Swift Portal, with no email or fax responses accepted. The unit price 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 specifications and terms, with the State reserving the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2026, at the Summer Gravel Pit.

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