Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018783
MnDOT District 1 purchase of a 3-ton base-mounted jib crane and freight
Posted
October 12, 2026
Respond By
October 19, 2026
Identifier
2000018783
NAICS
333923, 423810
MnDOT District 1 is seeking one 3-ton jib crane, mounting hardware, and freight for delivery to Virginia, Minnesota. - Government buyer: State of Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), District 1, Virginia office. - OEM: Abell-Howe — model J-904-240-W24B is specified, or a MnDOT-approved equal. - Products and services: One 3-ton base-mounted jib crane with mounting hardware, plus freight. Hoist and installation labor are excluded. - Key crane requirements: 6,000-pound capacity; base-plate mounting; 360-degree push/pull rotation; 20-foot open beam; 9-inch beam flange; maximum overall height of 16.5 feet; and minimum 14 feet of clearance under the beam. It must fit a 9-by-9-foot foundation that is 4 feet deep. - Include a festoon kit, rotation stops, an anchor-bolt template, and cast-in-place anchor bolts. The template and bolts are due two weeks after receipt of the order. - Equipment specifications must be provided. Delivery and unloading are required in Virginia, Minnesota. - Estimated value: $17,000–$25,000. The sample contract also shows nominal $1 price entries for the crane and freight; these appear to be contract-form entries rather than the estimated opportunity value.
Description
MnDOT District 1 Virginia is seeking bids for one 3-ton base-mounted jib crane and mounting hardware; the request for bid specifies an Abell-Howe model J-904-240-W24B or MnDOT-approved equal. The purchase is for the crane only; hoist and labor are not included, and specifications are provided in Sample Contract Exhibit C. Bids must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by October 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time; email and non-electronic submissions are not accepted. The award basis is the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions, with the State reserving the right to award separately, by group, or in total. The stated estimated contract value is $17,000 to $25,000.