# Minnesota Supplier Systems #2027-151

Minnesota DNR Solicits Bids for Hill River Parking Pad and Gravel Road Construction

**Posted:** September 22, 2026
**Respond By:** October 12, 2026
**Identifier:** 2027-151
**NAICS:** 237310, 237990

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for the construction of a Hill River Parking Pad and associated gravel road in Aitkin County.
- Government Buyer:
  - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
  - Project contacts: Derek Wagner (Project Supervisor), Barbara Swanson (Agency Contact)
- Scope of Work:
  - Construction of a 200-foot gravel road (10 feet wide)
  - Installation of a 2,500 square foot (50'x50') gravel parking pad
  - Supply and placement of approximately 110 cubic yards of Class 5 gravel
  - Mobilization, clearing and grubbing, and aggregate surfacing
- Requirements:
  - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals
  - Compliance with prevailing wage laws and environmental/safety standards
  - Equipment must be cleaned to prevent invasive species
  - Avoidance of site rutting and compaction
  - One-year warranty on installation
  - Submission of Contractor Qualification Form and Equipment/Operator Form (minimum 150 hours operator experience per equipment type)
  - Award to lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications; electronic submission via SWIFT Supplier Portal
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
- Estimated completion required by contract end date; extensions possible for unforeseen circumstances

### Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to establish 200 feet of gravel road and a gravel parking pad of 2500 square feet (50'x50'). The project includes mobilization, clearing and grubbing, and aggregate surfacing. Bids must include all associated costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, and use tax. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms. Vendors must submit responses electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal and comply with all requirements and attachments.

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