Minnesota. Minnesota DOT is seeking proposals for the design and implementation of a Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) system for the new Blatnik Bridge. The project involves installing sensors and a data acquisition system to monitor the bridge's. Due Jul 16 (8 days left).
Minnesota DOT is seeking proposals for the design and implementation of a Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) system for the new Blatnik Bridge. The project involves installing sensors and a data acquisition system to monitor the bridge's condition, preserve its serviceability, and aid in maintenance decisions. The contract includes planning, implementation, and a one-year operation/maintenance phase, with an anticipated term from September 2026 to October 2031. Bidders must have expertise in bridge engineering, monitoring, and performance, and will need to collaborate closely with the Design-Build Contractor.
MnDOT requests proposals for design and implementation of a structural health monitoring (SHM) system for the new Blatnik Bridge connecting Duluth, MN and Superior, WI. This bridge is expected to face numerous challenges over time, including evolving freight demands and the impacts of climate change. Increased wind loads and severe snowstorms can accelerate material deterioration, leading to higher maintenance requirements and potential disruptions in regular operations. MnDOT plans to implement a Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) system on the new Blatnik Bridge, primarily the main navigational span section with consideration for its approach spans (inclusive of the Howard’s Pocket spans), to preserve serviceability, safety, and sustainability of the bridge structure throughout its lifespan. The goal of this project is to produce a SHM system that preserves serviceability, safety, and sustainability of the bridge. Open to all consultants (RFP / Quick Call for Proposals).
The agency published this document with the solicitation:
Minnesota DOT issued this bridge opportunity in Minnesota. It was published on June 23, 2026, and responses are due by July 16, 2026.
Minnesota DOT in Minnesota is using this solicitation to procure bridge work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a bridge solicitation in Minnesota are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
Federal-aid funding flowing through programs such as the Federal Highway Administration, FEMA, or the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act brings additional compliance requirements on solicitations like this one, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage, Buy America provisions where applicable, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals set by the issuing agency. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Minnesota so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.
To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for Minnesota DOT's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 16, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Minnesota DOT should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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