Opportunity
Minneapolis Supplier Systems #0000004309
Minneapolis Public Works Solicits Ground Thawing Services for Surface Water & Sewers Division
Posted
September 02, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
0000004309
NAICS
238990
The City of Minneapolis Public Works Department (Surface Water & Sewers division) is soliciting bids for Ground Thawing Services to support municipal infrastructure projects. - Government Buyer: - City of Minneapolis, Public Works Department, Surface Water & Sewers division - Managed by Mallory Cina (Procurement Office) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must supply all materials, equipment, and labor - Products/Services Requested: - Ground Thawing Services, including: - 3' x 5' thaw set-up fee (1 unit) - Daily, weekly, and monthly operating costs for thawing equipment - Lump sum bid for ground thawing services - Contractor must provide propane supply and operate thawing equipment - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Must begin thawing within 48 hours of request - Compliance with prevailing wage laws - Certificate of Insurance required - No subcontracting; all work performed by contractor's employees in uniform with ID badges - Non-exclusive contract; City may hire other contractors for similar work - Immediate removal of unfit personnel upon City request - Contract Details: - Initial one-year term, with up to two additional one-year extensions - Maximum contract value of $175,000 - Pricing requested for set-up, daily, weekly, and monthly operation - No specific part numbers or brands are specified; bidders may propose suitable ground thawing equipment and solutions.
Description
The City of Minneapolis is soliciting bids for Ground Thawing Services for the Public Works Department's Surface Water and Sewers division. The scope includes providing all materials, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary to set up thawing equipment and begin thawing within 48 hours of request. Pricing is requested for set-up fees and operating costs on daily, weekly, and monthly bases. The contract is for an initial one-year term with possible extensions, and the maximum contract value is $175,000. The awarded vendor must provide a Certificate of Insurance and comply with prevailing wage requirements.