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Minnesota DNR Solicits Forest Road Grading Services in Hubbard and Becker Counties

This opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks contractors for as-needed grading of State Forest Roads in Hubbard and Becker Counties. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Park Rapids DNR Forestry Office - Scope of Work: - Grading services for approximately 101 miles of aggregate-covered State Forest Roads - Estimated 656 hours of work over a two-year contract - 1 to 4 rounds of grading per season - Roads are 18-20 feet wide, designed for logging and recreational traffic - Equipment Requirements: - Motor grader must meet MN/DOT Spec 2123 - Self-propelled, pneumatic-tired - Minimum mass of 19,000 pounds - Moldboard at least 12 feet long - Slope and hour meters in cab - Service Requirements: - Contractor provides all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals - Payment based on hourly grading time only (travel time not paid) - Must comply with environmental and operational requirements, including invasive species prevention and pollinator best management practices - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; motor grader manufacturers such as Caterpillar, John Deere, and Volvo are likely relevant - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must strictly meet MN/DOT specifications - Environmental compliance is mandatory - Award based on lowest responsible bid meeting all specifications - Submission: - Responses must be submitted electronically via the Swift Portal - Unit prices must include all costs (labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, taxes)

Description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform as-needed forest road grading. The work involves approximately 1 to 4 rounds of grading about 101 miles of State Forest Roads in Hubbard and Becker Counties over a two-year contract period, estimated at 656 hours. The roads are aggregate covered, approximately 18-20 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, and taxes. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications and terms, with the State reserving the right to award by item, group, or total as deemed advantageous.

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