Mississippi River Greenway Trail Reconstruction

Dakota County, Minnesota is soliciting qualified contractors to reconstruct the Mississippi River Greenway Trail in the City of Hastings. The fixed‑price contract includes grading, asphalt surfacing, ADA‑compliant sidewalks and ramps, a modular‑block retaining wall, and a suite of ancillary civil works such as storm‑water management, utility connections, and site furnishings. The contractor must adhere to MnDOT specifications, prevailing‑wage rules, and extensive environmental protections for threatened species. The work must be completed within 80 working days, no later than 20 Nov 2026, with a bid deadline of 12 p.m. CT on 22 May 2026. • Scope: 2,683 ft of trail grading, asphalt paving, ADA improvements, retaining wall, drainage, vegetation, and site amenities. • Schedule: Bids due 22 May 2026; construction to finish by 20 Nov 2026 (≈ 80 working days). • Requirements: Electronic bid submission via Quest VirtuBid, bid bond, performance/payments bonds, prevailing‑wage compliance, environmental mitigation for Blanding’s Turtle, Indiana Bat, and other protected species.