RFPs

Department of Natural Resources
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

OWNER:
MILLE LACS BAND OF OJIBWE
43408 OODENA DRIVE
ONAMIA, MN 56359

DATE ISSUED:
September 19th, 2025

DUE DATE:
October 3rd, 2025

PROJECT:
Demolition of burnt down former residence and removal of other structures located at 27859 Tullibee Drive, Garrison MN, 56450

*TO:
Qualified Contractors

THIS IS NOT A CHANGE ORDER NOR A DIRECTION TO PROCEED WITH THE WORK DESCRIBED HEREIN.

Project Description:
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Department of Natural Resources (MLB DNR) office will be accepting lump sum proposals for demolition, well closure/abandonment, and septic system closure/abandonment and removal of other structures at 27859 Tullibee Drive, Garrison MN, 56540.

General Information:
A mandatory site visit is required by all contractors planning to submit a proposal. The site visit will take place on September 26th, 2025 at 10:00am.

Scope of Work:

• Demolition of identified building
  o Including all burnt remnants and other building material, other small structures and contents, removal of old trailer and other foundation walls.
• Abandonment and closure of a septic system with proper paperwork
• Sealing and abandonment of one identified well with proper paperwork
• Fill and topsoil in areas of removal/demolition.
• In addition, the contractor is responsible for:
  o For securing all required permits and notifications as required by law.
  o All fees for such permits and notifications
  o Copies of such permits, fees and notifications shall be provided to MLB DNR, County, State, and EPA if needed
  o Upon completion of work closure and abandonment forms and all copies of receipts/logs from qualified landfill(s) where all materials were brought must be provided to MLB DNR

Required Proposal Content:
All proposals shall include the following:

• Itemized cost for building demolition, well abandonment, septic system closure, filling of area, and any permit/notification costs
• Estimate of days required to full fill scope of work
• Detailed plan of site safety and security during scope of work

Bidding Notes:
All proposals shall include the following:

• Consulting Firm’s Proposal
• Copy of current Mille Lacs Band Vendor’s License (or a copy of submitted application)
• Copy of current Certificate of Insurance for Commercial Liability of $1 million and Design Professional Liability of $2 million
• W-9
• Copy of an authorized signature sheet if one is not already on file with the Mille Lacs Band
• List of Subcontractors
• Any other information specific to the project as stated in the RFP

All proposals must be mailed and labeled as follows:

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Richard Martin DNR Project Manager/Brownfield Coordinator
Sealed Proposal: Demolition of structures at 27859 Tullibee Drive, Garrison MN, 56450
P.O. Box 509
Onamia, MN 56359

Proposals are due on October 3rd, 2025 by 3:00pm.

Please note that all proposals must be submitted via mail to the P.O. Box. FedEx and UPS will not deliver to a P.O. Box and the Onamia post office will not accept hand delivered items. Please plan accordingly to ensure the timely receipt of your proposal submittal.

PROPOSALS NOT SUBMITTED IN THIS MANNER WILL BE REJECTED.