2026-491_ADDENDUM_1.pdf

This is an addendum to the specifications for a solicitation issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for an exclusive use helicopter for fire control operations in Roseau. Solicitation No. 2026-491 seeks bids for the rental of one rotary wing aircraft, including operator, fuel truck, equipment, and all associated materials and labor necessary for fire control support. The contractor must provide guaranteed exclusive use availability for a minimum of forty-two days during spring fire season, with optional day-by-day use available thereafter. The original bid opening date of January 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM remains unchanged. Interested contractors may schedule site visits by contacting Project Supervisor Rob Johnson at 218-322-2723 or 218-244-4026. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, and contractors must acknowledge the addendum by responding to the latest version of the project event. Failure to respond to the latest event version may result in bid rejection.

Addendum No. 1, prepared on January 14, 2026 by Amy Archer on behalf of Contract Officer Christine Eck, provides clarification that 2025 flight time for the Roseau contract was 25 hours, answering a question from prospective bidders regarding previous contract flight hours. Unit pricing must include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and applicable taxes. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total amount and will make the award to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project.