# Minnesota Supplier Systems #2027-181

Minnesota DNR Solicitation for Kroschel WMA Parking Lot and Approach Construction

**Posted:** September 04, 2026
**Respond By:** September 22, 2026
**Identifier:** 2027-181
**NAICS:** 237310, 237990

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for the construction of a gravel approach and parking lot at the Kroschel Wildlife Management Area in Kanabec County.
- Government Buyer:
  - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Area Wildlife Supervisor
- Scope of Work:
  - Construction of a gravel parking lot approach and parking lot
  - Includes leveling, grading, compacting, and filling specified areas
  - Application of geotextile fabric (Winfab 200W 600SY/RL, 360 ft x 15 ft roll)
  - Spreading and compacting Class 5 aggregate (62 tons for approach, 125 tons for parking lot; must meet MN DOT 3138.1 Section B (1) Virgin Material specification)
  - Construction and installation of wood-post perimeter (10 round wood poles 20 ft x 8 in, 24 round posts 6 ft x 10 in, 4 square rough-cut posts 8 ft x 8 in, 2 square rough-cut crossmembers 8 ft x 6 in, 2 square rough-cut sign timbers 8 ft x 8 in)
  - Installation of a sign board and a 14 ft metal six-rail cattle gate
  - Securing geotextile fabric with 1,000 landscape fabric staples
- Products Requested:
  - Class 5 aggregate (total 187 tons)
  - Geotextile fabric roll (Winfab 200W)
  - Landscape fabric staples (box of 1,000)
  - Preservative treated wood poles and posts
  - Metal six-rail cattle gate (14 ft x 4 ft)
- Unique Requirements:
  - Compliance with prevailing wage laws
  - Invasive species prevention measures
  - Bidders must have completed at least one similar aggregate parking lot project valued at $10,000 or more since September 2023
  - No contract terminations for cause in the past 36 months
  - All costs must be included in the bid price; award to lowest responsible bidder
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named, but Winfab is specified for geotextile fabric
- Estimated contract value: $13,000
- Period of performance: From Notice to Proceed through anticipated completion by December 15, 2026

### Description

The Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for the construction of a gravel approach and parking lot at Kroschel Wildlife Management Area in Kanabec County, MN. The work includes leveling, grading, compacting, filling, applying geotextile fabric, spreading and compacting Class 5 aggregate, constructing and installing a wood-post perimeter, a sign board, and a gate. The contract term is anticipated from Notice to Proceed through December 15, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal by September 22, 2026.

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