Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2027-293
Minnesota DNR On-Call Septic Pumping Services for Bear Head Lake State Park and Campgrounds (2-Year Rebidding)
Posted
September 10, 2026
Respond By
September 15, 2026
Identifier
2027-293
NAICS
562991
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for a two-year, on-call septic pumping service contract covering Bear Head Lake State Park and three nearby campgrounds. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources - Contact: Anne M Folz - Scope of Services: - On-call septic pumping at Bear Head Lake State Park, Ash River, Wakemup Bay, and Woodenfrog State Forest Recreation Area Campgrounds - Estimated total volume: 36,800 gallons over two years - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, licensing, transportation, disposal fees, taxes, and incidentals - Pricing required per gallon for each site - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must respond within 48 hours to service requests - Must hold a current Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS) license - No subcontracting permitted - Compliance with Minnesota diversity and inclusion goals - Electronic bid submission via SWIFT Supplier Portal - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified service providers - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on typical septic pumping rates and volume, estimated range: $50,000 - $100,000 - Primary Competitors: - Local and regional septic service companies with MPCA SSTS licensing - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict response time, licensing, and no subcontracting - Service covers multiple remote locations with varying volumes
Description
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for on-call septic service at Bear Head Lake State Park and the Ash River, Wakemup Bay, and Woodenfrog State Forest Recreation Area Campgrounds. The work includes labor, equipment, materials, tools, licensing, transportation, disposal fees, taxes, and incidentals necessary for septic pumping services through September 14, 2028. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Swift Portal, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms. Site visits can be arranged by contacting the project manager.