Opportunity

Minneapolis Supplier Systems #0000004291

Minneapolis Park Board Solicits Bids for Natural Surface Trail Maintenance and Expansion at Wirth and Brownie Lake Parks

Posted

August 21, 2026

Respond By

September 17, 2026

Identifier

0000004291

NAICS

237310, 238990

The City of Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is seeking qualified contractors for natural surface trail maintenance and expansion at Theodore Wirth Regional Park and Brownie Lake Park. - Government Buyer: - City of Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), Planning Services Division - Contact: Paul Kranz, Room 310, 505 Fourth Ave S - Scope of Work: - Construction of approximately 900 lineal feet of new trail in the Back 40 area - Maintenance of existing trails, including berms and technical features - Reconstruction of about 500 lineal feet of armored, technical trails - Removal of old trails and installation of erosion control measures (straw bioroll) - Site protection with barricades, fences, and caution tape - Products/Services Requested: - Trail Maintenance Berm (200 LF) - Trail Maintenance - Trail (1000 LF) - Type A Trail, 0-30% Sideslope (820 LF total) - Type B Trail +31% Sideslope (220 LF total) - Type C Trail, Stone Armored (250 LF) - Type D Trail, Rock Garden (90 LF total) - Trail Removal (Punch and Cover) (20 LF total) - Erosion Control - Straw Bioroll (690 LF total) - Site Protection (2 units) - Natural Surface Trail Maintenance (1 unit) - Unique Requirements: - Contractors must be members in good standing with the Professional Trail Builders Association or show at least three examples of relevant sustainable trail construction projects - Field Construction Manager required on-site - Use of sustainable trail-building techniques and materials - Prevailing wage requirements apply - Responsible Contractor Verification and Certification of Compliance required for bids over $50,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified trail builders meeting outlined criteria.

Description

The City of Minneapolis is soliciting bids for natural surface trail maintenance and expansion within Theodore Wirth Regional Park and Brownie Lake Park. The work includes approximately 900 lineal feet of new trail construction, maintenance of existing trails, and reconstruction of armored trails using sustainable trail-building techniques. The project requires compliance with prevailing wage laws and the contractor must be a member in good standing with the Professional Trail Builders Association or demonstrate relevant experience. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting all specifications.

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