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Watercraft Equipment for Minnesota DNR
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The contract involves a formal solicitation issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through the State of Minnesota's SWIFT procurement system, seeking proposals for watercraft equipment, specifically boats, motors, and trailers, with an estimated value between $80,000 and $90,000 for the initial year. The solicitation, identified by SWIFT Event ID 2000016916, was posted on March 28, 2025, with a response deadline of April 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The procurement process mandates that all responses be submitted exclusively online via the SWIFT Supplier Portal, with no acceptance of faxed or non-electronic submissions. The contract is anticipated to commence in April 2025 and extend through March 2026, with options to extend up to 48 months, subject to the state's discretion. Proposers are encouraged to consider alternative specifications to those listed in Exhibit C, provided the alternatives meet comparable quality, performance, and style standards, with final approval resting with the DNR. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with various certifications, including non-collusion, drug-free workplace, and other legal and ethical standards, supported by detailed attachments outlining submission requirements, certifications, and cost proposals. Questions regarding the RFP must be directed to Paul Thomas via email by March 31, 2025, and technical assistance for portal access is available through the Vendor Help Desk. The process underscores Minnesota’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in procurement, ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding environment.
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**********ADDENDUM NO.1 HAS BEEN POSTED TO THE EVENT: THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE TO THE EVENT HAS BEEN REVISED TO: APRIL 14, 2025, 10:00 A.M. CT**********
All responses must be submitted on-line through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the Event Due Date and Time.
Late responses will not be accepted.
The purpose of this solicitation is to procure the boats, motors, and/or trailers specified in Exhibit C of the Sample Contract for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) (or approved equals as determined by the DNR).
The State may consider alternative specifications than those detailed in Exhibit C, if the make(s), model(s), or brand(s) have comparable quality, style, and performance characteristics and allow the State to utilize the equipment in an effective manner. Please note: Requests to consider alternative specifications should be submitted before the Question deadline designated in the Section 1 - Instructions or found below. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has the final authority to approve or deny the submitted alternative specifications.
Pricing must be submitted via excel document "Exhibit D - Price Schedule", attached to this solicitation.
QUESTIONS. If you have questions about the contents of the RFP, you must submit your questions to Paul Thomas at paul.thomas@state.mn.us by March 31, 2025, 3:00 p.m. CT.
For questions about the SWIFT Supplier Portal, please contact the Vendor Help Desk at 651-201-8100.
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