RFP for General Contractor

Washington County, Minnesota is soliciting a five‑year general contracting agreement to provide a full suite of construction services for its parks system. The contract will be awarded to one or more firms that can perform carpentry, concrete, blacktop, garage‑door work, demolition, interior/exterior renovations, vendor coordination, debris disposal, emergency 24/7 response (within three hours), and board‑up services. Contractors must hold all required Minnesota licenses, carry the specified insurance limits, manage permits and utility locates, and comply with extensive County safety, security, and data‑privacy policies. Proposals (max 5 pages technical, separate fee schedule) are due 10 Sept 2026 2 PM; questions due 25 Sept 2026; award expected 13 Oct 2026. The County may award multiple five‑year contracts and will negotiate scope and pricing after selection. • Mandatory services: general carpentry, concrete, blacktop, garage‑door install/repair, demolition, renovations, vendor/trade coordination, debris disposal, 24/7 emergency response, board‑up. • Required compliance: Minnesota licensing, $1.5 M CGL, $1.5 M auto, $500 k workers comp, insurance certificates, safety & environmental regulations. • Submission: electronic to Mark Prchal, subject “General Contractor Proposal”, max 5 pages technical, separate fee schedule. • Evaluation criteria: understanding (30 pts), qualifications (30 pts), cost (20 pts), references (20 pts). • Contract term: 5 years with possible multiple awardees; renewal cycle every 5 years.