Blue Earth County CSAH 5 Riverfront Drive to Cleveland Avenue Improvements - 267052
Blue Earth CountyCounty · Mankato, MN- Due
- Apr 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 3, 2026
- Primary contact
- Ryan Thilges
The 30-second brief
Sealed electronic bids are requested by Blue Earth County, Minnesota, for Contract No. 267052 (SAP 007-605-021) involving roadway reconstruction, utilities, and paving along CSAH 5 from Riverfront Drive to Cleveland Avenue. Major items of work include excavation, bituminous pavement removal and paving, concrete walk, curb and gutter, storm sewer, water main, sanitary sewer, lighting systems, traffic control, and pavement markings. Bids are due by 10:00 AM on April 29, 2026, through the online electronic bid system bidVAULT. Bids must be accompanied by a corporate surety bond or certified check for 5% of the bid amount. Only registered planholders will be allowed to bid.
Mobilization, Clearing & Grubbing, Remove Gate Valve & Box, Remove Hydrant, Remove Drainage Structure, Remove Wood Pole, Remove Sign, Remove Lighting System, Salvage Sign Panel, Sawing Concrete Pavement, Sawing Bituminous Pavement, Remove Pipe Culverts, Remove Water Main, Remove Sewer Pipe, Remove Curb & Gutter, Remove Retaining Wall, Remove Concrete Median, Remove Bituminous Pavement, Remove Concrete Walk, Remove Concrete Driveway Pavement, Salvage Landscape Rock, Salvage Rock, Excavation – Common, Excavation – Rock, Select Granular Embankment, Common Embankment, Aggregate Surfacing Class 2, Common Laborers, Dozer, 10 Cu. Yd. Truck, Crawler Mounted Backhoe, Skid Loader, Aggregate Base Class 5, Type SP 12.5 Bituminous Mixture, Structural Concrete (3G52), Structural Excavation Class U, Reinforcement Bars (Epoxy Coated), Structure Excavation, Special Surface Finish, Concrete Steps, Modular Block Retaining Wall, 10X10 Precast Concrete Box Culvert End Section, 10X10 Precast Concrete Box Culvert, Coarse Filter Aggregate, Structural Backfill, Earth Retention System (Temporary), Ornamental Metal Railing Design T-4 PC, TP Pipe Drain, Perforated PE Pipe Drain, Drainage System, Pipe Drain Riser, RC Pipe Sewer Class V, RC Pipe Sewer Class III, Temporary Sanitary Bypass Pumping, Connect to Existing Sanitary Sewer, Connect to Existing Manholes (San), Connect to Existing Storm Sewer, PVC Wye, PVC Pipe Sewer, PVC Sanitary Service Pipe, Temporary Water Service, Connect to Existing Water Main, Hydrant, Corporation Stop, Gate Valve and Box, Saddle, Curb Stop and Box, Type PE Pipe, PVC Watermain, PVC Watermain (Directional Drilled), Steel Casing Pipe (Jacked), Polystyrene Insulation, Watermain Fittings, Casting Assembly, Adjust Frame & Ring Casting, Construct Drainage Structure, Connect into Existing Drainage Structure, Construct Drainage Structure Design Special 1, Construct 8” Outside Drop, Geotextile Filter Type 4, Random Riprap Class IV, Concrete Walk, Drill & Grout Reinforcement Bars (Epoxy Coated), Concrete Curb Ramp Walk, Concrete Curb and Gutter, Concrete Driveway Pavement, Concrete Curb Design V, Truncated Domes, Mailbox Support, Metal Railing, Install Landscape Rock, Timber Retaining Wall, Lighting System “A”, Lighting System “B”, Handhole, Non-Metallic Conduit, Guide Post Type Special, Traffic Control, Install Sign Panel, Sign, Stabilized Construction Exit, Erosion Control Supervisor, Storm Drain Inlet Protection, Sediment Control Log Type Wood Fiber, Subsoiling, Soil Bed Preparation, Fertilizer, Rolled Erosion Prevention Category 20, Seeding, Mowing, Weed Spraying, Weed Spray Mixture, Seed Southern Boulevard, Seed Residential Turfgrass, 4” Solid Line Paint, 24” Solid Line Paint, 4” Broken Line Paint, 4” Double Solid Line Paint, Pavement Message Paint, Crosswalk Paint
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Summary
Sealed electronic bids are requested by Blue Earth County, Minnesota, for Contract No. 267052 (SAP 007-605-021) involving roadway reconstruction, utilities, and paving along CSAH 5 from Riverfront Drive to Cleveland Avenue.
Major items of work include excavation, bituminous pavement removal and paving, concrete walk, curb and gutter, storm sewer, water main, sanitary sewer, lighting systems, traffic control, and pavement markings. Bids are due by 10:00 AM on April 29, 2026, through the online electronic bid system bidVAULT. Bids must be accompanied by a corporate surety bond or certified check for 5% of the bid amount. Only registered planholders will be allowed to bid.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
30- Mobilization
- Clearing & Grubbing
- Remove Gate Valve & Box
- Remove Hydrant
- Remove Drainage Structure
- Remove Wood Pole
- Remove Sign
- Remove Lighting System
- Salvage Sign Panel
- Sawing Concrete Pavement
- Sawing Bituminous Pavement
- Remove Pipe Culverts
- Remove Water Main
- Remove Sewer Pipe
- Remove Curb & Gutter
- Remove Retaining Wall
- Remove Concrete Median
- Remove Bituminous Pavement
- Remove Concrete Walk
- Remove Concrete Driveway Pavement
- Salvage Landscape Rock
- Salvage Rock
- Excavation – Common
- Excavation – Rock
- Select Granular Embankment
- Common Embankment
- Aggregate Surfacing Class 2
- Common Laborers
- Dozer
- 10 Cu
Yd. Truck, Crawler Mounted Backhoe, Skid Loader, Aggregate Base Class 5, Type SP 12.5 Bituminous Mixture, Structural Concrete (3G52), Structural Excavation Class U, Reinforcement Bars (Epoxy Coated), Structure Excavation, Special Surface Finish, Concrete Steps, Modular Block Retaining Wall, 10X10 Precast Concrete Box Culvert End Section, 10X10 Precast Concrete Box Culvert, Coarse Filter Aggregate, Structural Backfill, Earth Retention System (Temporary), Ornamental Metal Railing Design T-4 PC, TP Pipe Drain, Perforated PE Pipe Drain, Drainage System, Pipe Drain Riser, RC Pipe Sewer Class V, RC Pipe Sewer Class III, Temporary Sanitary Bypass Pumping, Connect to Existing Sanitary Sewer, Connect to Existing Manholes (San), Connect to Existing Storm Sewer, PVC Wye, PVC Pipe Sewer, PVC Sanitary Service Pipe, Temporary Water Service, Connect to Existing Water Main, Hydrant, Corporation Stop, Gate Valve and Box, Saddle, Curb Stop and Box, Type PE Pipe, PVC Watermain, PVC Watermain (Directional Drilled), Steel Casing Pipe (Jacked), Polystyrene Insulation, Watermain Fittings, Casting Assembly, Adjust Frame & Ring Casting, Construct Drainage Structure, Connect into Existing Drainage Structure, Construct Drainage Structure Design Special 1, Construct 8” Outside Drop, Geotextile Filter Type 4, Random Riprap Class IV, Concrete Walk, Drill & Grout Reinforcement Bars (Epoxy Coated), Concrete Curb Ramp Walk, Concrete Curb and Gutter, Concrete Driveway Pavement, Concrete Curb Design V, Truncated Domes, Mailbox Support, Metal Railing, Install Landscape Rock, Timber Retaining Wall, Lighting System “A”, Lighting System “B”, Handhole, Non-Metallic Conduit, Guide Post Type Special, Traffic Control, Install Sign Panel, Sign, Stabilized Construction Exit, Erosion Control Supervisor, Storm Drain Inlet Protection, Sediment Control Log Type Wood Fiber, Subsoiling, Soil Bed Preparation, Fertilizer, Rolled Erosion Prevention Category 20, Seeding, Mowing, Weed Spraying, Weed Spray Mixture, Seed Southern Boulevard, Seed Residential Turfgrass, 4” Solid Line Paint, 24” Solid Line Paint, 4” Broken Line Paint, 4” Double Solid Line Paint, Pavement Message Paint, Crosswalk Paint
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
corporate surety bond or certified check for 5% of the amount of the bid, Surety Bond
- Submit to
- https://connex.rtvision.com/contracts/out-for-bid
- Scope location
- Mankato, MN
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Blue Earth County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 29, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://connex.rtvision.com/contracts/out-for-bid. For questions, contact Ryan Thilges.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Blue Earth County in MN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Ryan Thilges. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Mobilization, Clearing & Grubbing, Remove Gate Valve & Box, Remove Hydrant, Remove Drainage Structure, Remove Wood Pole, Remove Sign, Remove Lighting System, Salvage Sign Panel, Sawing Concrete Pavement, Sawing Bituminous Pavement, Remove Pipe Culverts, Remove Water Main, Remove Sewer Pipe, Remove C. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Blue Earth County?
All active and historical solicitations from Blue Earth County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Blue Earth County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: corporate surety bond or certified check for 5% of the amount of the bid, Surety Bond. Review the full document from Blue Earth County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Mankato, MN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.