Project Information

Bid Title

2026 Baxter Inspection

Issuing Agency

State Government of Minnesota

Location

Minnesota

Published Date

Jan 29, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 26, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

2026 Baxter Inspection

Brief Description: MnDOT is requesting proposals for inspection on three construction contracts including the Washington Avenue Reconstruct, the Onamia Roundabout and Districtwide Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) maintenance contracts for Mill and Overlays, Micro Surfacing and Chip seal. Responder will work with MnDOT Staff and contractors to ensure these projects are constructed to a high degree of quality with all proper documentation and testing performed.

Date posted: 01/29/2026
Due date: 02/26/2026

• RFP Part A
• RPF Part B
• Scope of Work
• TGB/VET Special Provisions

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MnDOT Contract No. 1061899

Exhibit A: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work

1. Expected Outcomes

1.1 The Successful Responder will provide staff and services as necessary to meet the expected

outcomes of these contracts, which are: (1) inspection and testing for Trunk Highway (TH) 210

Washington Street Reconstruct State Project (SP) 1805-80 and TH 27/169 Roundabout SP 4813-18

inspection and testing will include but not be limited to bituminous paving, grading and base,

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), curb and gutter, storm sewer, signal, signing and striping etc.,

(2) all necessary contract documentation , including entries in AASHTOWare, (3) material testing and

sampling, (4) assisting the MnDOT Project Manager (PM) and Chief Inspector in directing and

supporting other inspectors, (5) reviewing the plan ahead of the project to identify problems and

prepare for upcoming inspection duties, and (6) assisting the MnDOT PM and Chief Inspector in Final

Contract Closeout.

1.2 The Successful Responder is responsible for determining the means, methods, and sequence of

work necessary to meet the expected outcomes.

1.3 All samples collected from field inspections and requiring lab testing, will be delivered to MnDOT’s

lab in Baxter in a timely manner on a schedule determined with the State’s PM.

2. Personnel Requirements. The Successful Responder must provide:

2.1 Two inspectors to cover the inspection needs on TH 210 Washington Street Reconstruct

construction project for the 2026 and 2027 construction projects. Inspector one will be for 2026 and

2027, and Inspector 2 will be for 2026. The 2026 Construction season will be April 15 to October 31,

2026 and the 2027 Construction Season will be May 3 to October 30, 2027.

2.1.1 Minimum qualifications for Inspector 1. The inspector must be certified in: (1) Aggregate

Production Tester, (2) Bituminous Street Inspector, (3) Grading and Base Tester, (4) ADA,

and (5) Concrete Field Tester. A minimum of 6 years of inspection experience in paving,

grading and base, concrete, storm sewer and/or ADA.

2.1.1.1 Preferred Requirements of Inspector 1. The inspector is certified in: (1) Grading and

Base Inspector, (2) Concrete Field Inspector, and (3) Construction Site Management. Has

experience leading construction project as the Chief Inspector, an ability to work with

local businesses, experience training and leading other inspectors, experience in urban

construction and making entries in AASHTOWare.

2.1.2 Minimum qualifications for Inspector 2. The inspector must be certified in: (1) Aggregate

Production Tester, (2) Bituminous Street Inspector, (3) Grading and Base Tester, (4) ADA,

and (5) Concrete Field Tester. A minimum of 3 years of inspection experience in paving,

grading and base, concrete, storm sewer and/or ADA.

2.1.2.1 Preferred Requirements of Inspector 2. The inspector is certified in: (1) Grading and

Base Inspector, (2) Concrete Field Inspector, and (3) Construction Site Management.

Experience that demonstrates an ability to identify and solve problems, urban

construction experience and making entries in AASHTOWare.

2.2 One inspector will cover the inspection needs on TH 169/27 Onamia Roundabout construction

project in 2026. This will be Inspector 3. This will be for 14-weeks, between Mid-May and the end of

August 2026.

2.2.1 Minimum qualifications for Inspector 3. The Inspector must be certified in: (1) Aggregate

Production Tester, (2) Bituminous Street Tester, (3) Grading and Base Tester, (4) ADA, and

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MnDOT Contract No. 1061899

Exhibit A: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work

(5) Concrete Field Tester. A minimum of 4 years inspection experience in paving, grading

and base, concrete, storm sewer and/or ADA.

2.2.1.1 Preferred Requirements of Inspector 2. The inspector is certified in: (1) Grading and

Base Inspector, (2) Concrete Field Inspector, and (3) Construction Site Management.

Experience that demonstrates an ability to identify and solve problems and making

entries in AASHTOWare.

2.2.2 All certifications will remain current for the term of this contract for each inspector.

2.2.3 Additional work may be added for inspection Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

Contracts: Mill and Overlay 8823-433 and Micro Surfacing and Chip Seal 8823-432. The

Contract may also be extended additional construction seasons for work on these projects.

3. Other Requirements. The Successful Responder must:

3.1 Provide tools and equipment needed to perform the work including, but not limited to:

3.1.1 Cellular telephone, computer, and internet access;

3.1.2 Sampling equipment including but not limited to: shovel, minor testing equipment;

3.1.3 Testing equipment as needed to perform concrete testing and grading and base;

3.1.4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, Safety vests meeting

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Level II, safety pants meeting ANSI Leve II (for

night work), hard hats, fall protection, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and hearing

protection;

3.1.5 Vehicle(s) for the inspector(s) use, able to safely carry samples and sampling equipment,

and equipped with a beacon on the approved products list, which can be found at:

www.dot.state.mn.us/products/vehiclelighting/index.html; and

3.1.6 Other incidentals needed to perform the work.

3.2 MnDOT will be providing all necessary sample containers including: sample Identification (ID) cards,

sample bags for aggregate and fly ash/cement, asphalt containers (pint and gallon), cylinders for

bituminous mixture, and admixture containers for concrete.

3.3 Meet with the State’s PM before the inspections begin. Understand MnDOT’s standard practices

and become familiar with MnDOT’s Specifications and Procedures prior to the date the Successful

Responder will commence the work.

3.4 Attend a District 3 Preconstruction Meeting held prior to the construction project starting.

3.5 Attend project-specific meetings as necessary for close coordination during day-to-day progress of

the work or as required to carry out the inspections.

3.6 Promptly inform the Project Engineer of any failing test results or out of conformance work

including any out-of-tolerance test results.

3.7 Perform field operations in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

regulations and accepted safety practices.

3.8 Collect, properly label or identify, all original diaries, logs, notebooks, accounts, records, reports, and

other documents prepared contract in the performance of this Contract. Provide all paper and

electronic documents to the State upon completion or termination of the construction.

3.9 Perform such other work as the Successful Responder, in its professional opinion, deems necessary

to achieve the expected outcomes of this Contract.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541350Building Inspection Services

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