Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018694

Minnesota DNR houseboat removal and disposal on Lake Vermilion

The Minnesota DNR is seeking a contractor to remove and dispose of an abandoned houseboat from Lake Vermilion. - Government buyer: State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR), Enforcement. - Agency contact named: Amy L. Archer. - OEM / boat make: Mild is identified as the make of the abandoned boat. No other manufacturers or bidding vendors are named. - Requested work: Remove one abandoned 30-foot, 1961 Mild houseboat and its contents from Indian Bay on Lake Vermilion near Tower, St. Louis County. - Tow it to Pedersons/Peterson or Oak Narrows public access, dismantle it, and dispose of the vessel and contents, including a submerged inboard engine. - The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, incidentals, and storage and disposal services. - Notable requirements: Use environmentally compliant disposal practices; prevent invasive-species spread, including required equipment cleaning and decontamination; and meet pollution and vessel insurance requirements. - Estimated value: $50,000. - Performance: Work begins after notice to proceed and must be completed within the stated project period. No option years or recurring subscription are indicated.

Description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids to remove and dispose of one abandoned 1961 Mild 30-foot houseboat from Indian Bay on Lake Vermilion near Tower in St. Louis County. The work includes all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, incidentals, and storage and disposal fees. The contractor must tow the vessel to a nearby public access, disassemble it, and dispose of the boat and its contents, including a submerged inboard engine, in an environmentally compliant manner. The project must be completed by October 31, 2026; responses are due October 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT and must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Portal.

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