Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018778

Lake Vermilion lodging, meeting facilities, storage, parking, and marina services for a DNR muskie survey

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Lake Vermilion-area lodging and facilities provider for a spring muskie population project. - Government buyer: State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR); the solicitation identifies Sheri Karpenko as a State Program Administrator. No office is specified. - Requirement: Accommodations for up to 12 people, each with an individual room, for up to four weeks after ice-out. The location must be on the north side of Lake Vermilion, within 10 miles of Vermilion Dam, in the Kabetogama State Forest area. - Lodging amenities: Full kitchens with oven or stovetop, refrigerator and freezer, dishes and utensils, and gas or charcoal grills. Cabins must have a bathroom with shower, toilet, and sink; private bathrooms for every room are not required. Cleaning and room refresh must be available with 48 hours’ notice. - Facilities and access: Meeting space with Wi-Fi for up to 14 staff; climate-controlled, lockable indoor storage for fishing gear; grassy outdoor net-drying space of approximately 150 by 200 feet; parking for up to four truck-and-boat trailers and 14 staff vehicles; and on-site marina access. - Marina capabilities: Fuel, a boat ramp or lake access, dock space for up to four boats approximately 18–22 feet long, and the ability to charge marine equipment in mooring areas. Repair labor is requested at an hourly rate; simple boat and motor repairs may be needed, with repair costs handled separately. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or lodging/marina vendors are named. No product part numbers apply. - Pricing: Bidders are to price the requested accommodations and amenities using the price schedule, including applicable taxes, service fees, and gratuity. Lodging is priced per person per night.

Description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for lodging, meeting space, storage and parking, and on-site marina accommodations for up to 12 people during spring 2027, for up to four weeks. The project location must be on the north side of Lake Vermilion, within 10 miles of the Vermilion Dam at Kabetogama State Forest. Bidders must submit responses through the Supplier Portal and provide pricing using the attached Exhibit D Price Schedule, including applicable taxes, service fees, and gratuity. The stated solicitation deadline is October 21, 2026.

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