Opportunity
Rice County District One Hospital Civicplus #2770
Rice County Solicits Bids for Culvert Replacement, Grading, and Bituminous Surfacing Project
Posted
September 28, 2026
Respond By
October 22, 2026
Identifier
2770
NAICS
237310, 237990
Rice County, Minnesota is seeking bids for a highway construction project focused on culvert replacement, grading, and bituminous surfacing. - Government Buyer: - Rice County Board of Commissioners, administered by the Rice County Highway Department - Scope of Work: - Major construction activities include: - Clearing (0.22 acres) and grubbing (0.22 acres) - Granular embankment (1,945 cubic yards) and common embankment (5,955 cubic yards) - Common excavation (525 cubic yards) and structure excavation (6,852 cubic yards) - Aggregate base, Class 5 (300 tons) - Bituminous surfacing: Type 12.5 Non Wearing Course Mix (3,B) (165 tons) - Installation of 6x4 Precast Class III Concrete Box Culverts (222 linear feet) and 2 end sections - Random Rip Rap, Class IV (215 tons) - Traffic control and turf establishment - Rolled erosion prevention (3,150 square yards) - 6-inch solid line paint (550 linear feet) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named; bidders may propose suitable products meeting specifications - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only registered planholders may submit bids - Electronic bid submission via bidVAULT is required - Bid bond (minimum 5%) and performance bond (100% of contract value) are mandatory - The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive defects
Description
Sealed electronic bids are being solicited by the Board of Commissioners of Rice County, Minnesota for a contract involving culvert replacement, grading, and bituminous surfacing. Bids must be submitted electronically via the bidVAULT system by 10 A.M. on October 22, 2026. The bids will be publicly opened and read at the Rice County Highway Department Building in Faribault, Minnesota, with results posted online. The project includes clearing, grubbing, granular embankment, excavation, aggregate base, concrete box culverts, rip rap, traffic control, turf establishment, erosion prevention, and painting.