MDH grant to Morrison County spells out bidding thresholds and prevailing-wage requirements

Sep 22, 2026

The grant agreement requires formal bidding for purchases of $100,000 or more, three verbal quotes for $25,000–$99,999, and two verbal quotes for $10,000–$24,999; construction projects of $25,000+ are subject to prevailing wage laws (Minn. Stat. § 177.41). MDH may waive bidding in narrow circumstances.

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The grant agreement includes specific contracting and bidding requirements the Grantee must follow. For services or materials expected to cost $100,000 or more, the Grantee must perform a formal notice and bidding process; costs of $25,000 to $99,999 require a minimum of three verbal quotes or targeted vendor award; costs of $10,000 to $24,999 require at least two verbal quotes.

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