Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018720
Freight Service for Transporting Steel Truss Pedestrian Bridge for Minnesota DNR
Posted
September 29, 2026
Respond By
October 07, 2026
Identifier
2000018720
NAICS
484220
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a qualified freight service provider to transport a large steel truss pedestrian bridge. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Parks & Trails Development Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Meyerhofer Steel and Construction (bridge manufacturer and pickup location) - Products/Services Requested: - Freight service to load, transport, and unload a 10-foot wide by 70-foot long steel truss pedestrian bridge (approx. 24,000 lbs) - Transportation from Meyerhofer Steel and Construction in Grand Meadow, MN to Frontenac State Park, Goodhue County (approx. 71 miles) - Lump sum pricing covering all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide a crane or boom capable of safely hoisting and positioning the bridge for transport - Qualified commercial oversized load operator required - Proof of insurance must be provided if awarded - Compliance with all attached specifications and lifting guides - Delivery must be completed within one week from Notice to Proceed - Electronic bid submission via Swift Portal - No specific OEMs for the bridge itself beyond Meyerhofer Steel and Construction - Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications
Description
The Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to load, transport, and unload a 10-foot wide by 70-foot long steel truss pedestrian bridge. The bridge is to be moved from Grand Meadow, MN to the shop facility at Frontenac State Park in Goodhue County, a distance of approximately 71 miles. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Swift Portal, including all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and taxes. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications.