Steele County Highway Project Advertisement for Bids - Bridge Construction & Box Culverts - Contract 261831
Steele CountyCounty · Owatonna, MN- Due
- Apr 17, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 20, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jacob Rezac
- (507) 686-0112
The 30-second brief
Steele County is soliciting sealed electronic bids for Contract No. 261831 involving bridge construction and approach grading. The project includes three primary sites: Bridge 74J36 on CSAH 18 (SAP 074-618-031), Bridge 74J33 on NE 64th Avenue (SAP 074-599-043), and Bridge 74J37 on SE 19th Avenue (SAP 074-618-031). Major work items include 853 tons of aggregate surfacing, 145 tons of wearing course mixture, 2,055 cubic yards of granular backfill, and various sizes of precast concrete box culverts (12X8, 10X8, 16X10, and 16X11). Bids must be submitted electronically via bidVAULT by April 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM. A $25 bid submission fee and a corporate surety bond are required.
Electronic bid, Corporate surety bond
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Summary
Steele County is soliciting sealed electronic bids for Contract No. 261831 involving bridge construction and approach grading.
The project includes three primary sites: Bridge 74J36 on CSAH 18 (SAP 074-618-031), Bridge 74J33 on NE 64th Avenue (SAP 074-599-043), and Bridge 74J37 on SE 19th Avenue (SAP 074-618-031). Major work items include 853 tons of aggregate surfacing, 145 tons of wearing course mixture, 2,055 cubic yards of granular backfill, and various sizes of precast concrete box culverts (12X8, 10X8, 16X10, and 16X11). Bids must be submitted electronically via bidVAULT by April 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM. A $25 bid submission fee and a corporate surety bond are required.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Electronic bid, Corporate surety bond
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Project Plans, Proposal documents
- Submit to
- https://bidvault.mn.uccs.com
- Scope location
- Owatonna, MN
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Steele County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 17, 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://bidvault.mn.uccs.com. For questions, contact Jacob Rezac.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Steele 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 Jacob Rezac at (507) 686-0112. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Electronic bid, Corporate surety bond. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Steele County?
All active and historical solicitations from Steele County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Steele 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: Project Plans, Proposal documents. Review the full document from Steele 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: Owatonna, MN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
