DNR__Adaptive_Cross_Country_Ski_Sets.pdf

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DNR: Adaptive Cross Country Ski Sets
Solicitation number
2000018666
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Minnesota

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This is a formal Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeking to procure adaptive cross-country ski equipment. The State is requesting seven new Enabling Technologies Kiwi Adult Sit-Ski sets with bindings, skis, and two sets of poles, and seven new Enabling Technologies Youth Kiwi Sit-Ski sets with bindings, skis, and two sets of poles, or DNR-approved equivalent alternatives. Responses must be submitted through the Supplier Portal no later than September 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. The delivery due date for all equipment is December 1, 2026. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to Cherri Neuschwander at Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us by September 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, with responses provided via addendum. No bidders conference or site visit is indicated in the solicitation documents.

Bidders must provide pricing per unit for each line item (adult and youth sit-ski sets) and specify the delivery timeframe in calendar days after receipt of order. Responses must include the year, make, and model of equipment offered. All required attachments must be uploaded to the SWIFT system to avoid disqualification. The solicitation includes questions regarding diversity and inclusion, specifically whether the responding business is Minnesota-based and meets small business size standards or qualifies as a minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, or economically disadvantaged business. Ground shipping is required for all deliveries to locations specified in Exhibit C of the contract document. Bids must be submitted in US dollars, and the State reserves the right to use any resulting contract. Prospective bidders encountering technical issues may contact the SWIFT vendor helpline at 651-201-8100, option 1.

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Event Description THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR BID. Non-electronic and e-mail responses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The response must be submitted in the Supplier Portal no later than the date and time called for in the Finish Time in the Event Details. If portal system problems arise, contact the SWIFT vendor helpline at 651-201-8100 option 1.

The State of Minnesota (State) is seeking to purchase 7- (Seven) new Enabling Technologies Kiwi Adult Sit-Ski set with bindings, skis and 2 sets of poles and 7- (Seven) new Enabling Technologies Youth Kiwi Sit-Ski sets with bindings, skis and 2 sets of poles or DNR approved equal.

The Contractor(s) must be able to provide 7-(Seven) new Enabling Technologies Kiwi Adult Sit-Ski set with bindings, skis and 2 sets of poles and 7-(Seven) new Enabling Technologies Youth Kiwi Sit-Ski sets with bindings, skis and 2 sets of poles for an order at a contracted rate to the location and specifications listed in Exhibit C of the Contract document. The State reserves the right to use any Contract that may result from this Solicitation.

SUBMITTING QUESTIONS. Questions from prospective Responders regarding this solicitation Must be submitted in writing to Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us no later than September 4, 2026, 2:00 PM CT. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum. Contact regarding this solicitation with any State personnel other than the Buyer listed above may result in rejection of the response.

IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES UPLOADING YOUR RESPONSE, YOU MAY CALL THE SWIFT VENDOR HELPLINE AT 651.201.8100, OPTION 1 FOR ASSISTANC

General Comments

* REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR RESPONSE:

1. Solicitation Content

2. Solicitation Sample Contract

3. Solicitation Attachments

Responders must complete and submit all attachments. For Attachment C: Cost Proposal, please enter all prices proposed into the SWIFT system under each line item by delivery location.

IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES UPLOADING YOUR RESPONSE, YOU MAY CALL THE SWIFT VENDOR HELPLINE AT 651.201.8100, OPTION 1 FOR ASSISTANCE.

General Questions Question Ideal Response

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Is your business based in Minnesota and considered small according to the OSP small business size standards? The link below provides size standard requirements. Please note (all web addresses can be copied and pasted into a web browser for further review) https://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/size/

And:

Is your business a for-profit business that is majority owned, operated and controlled by:

• a racial minority,

• a woman,

• a person with a substantial physical disability,

• a veteran or service-disabled veteran, or is your business

• located in, or the owner lives in, an economically disadvantaged county?

Event Details

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Neuschwander,Cherri Phone: 218/328-8960 Fax #:

Email: Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018666 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: Adaptive Cross Country Ski Sets Start Time Finish Time

09/01/2026 14:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

In order to participate in this event YOU MUST BE REGISTERED as either a bidder or a supplier.

( http://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/ed/counties )

If your company meets these basic criteria, it may be eligible for certification in the state’s Small Business Procurement Program. For more information on eligibility requirements please visit https://sbcp.mn.gov/.

You can also contact the Office of Equity in Procurement at Procurement.Equity@state.mn.us or 651-201-2402 for further information.

• Do you believe your company meets the criteria listed above?

• Your response to this question is for informational purposes only. If you select YES, and are not certified, a member of the Office of Equity in Procurement will contact you to provide additional information regarding the State’s Small Business Procurement Program. (Responders must select Yes or No to continue submitting their response.)

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Upload all required or requested attachments here.

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.

Your bid will need to be edited online to include attachment responses.

Response Comments

If you fail to upload attachments requested in the solicitation, your response may be disqualified. Have you uploaded the required or requested attachments? (Yes / No)

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Neuschwander,Cherri Phone: 218/328-8960 Fax #:

Email: Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018666 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: Adaptive Cross Country Ski Sets Start Time Finish Time

09/01/2026 14:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Line Details No Bid:

Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 7 UOM: SET Bid Qty: 7 Required: No Reserve Price: No

Description: Enabling Technologies Kiwi Adult Sit-Ski set with bindings, skis and 2 sets of poles or DNR approval equal.

Question Response What is the price per unit?

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

MAKE AND MODEL:

List the year, make, and model of the equipment offered.

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

DELIVERY TIME FRAME:

What is the delivery time frame in calendar days after receipt of order (A.R.O)?

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Neuschwander,Cherri Phone: 218/328-8960 Fax #:

Email: Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018666 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: Adaptive Cross Country Ski Sets Start Time Finish Time

09/01/2026 14:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

No Bid:

Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 7 UOM: SET Bid Qty: 7 Required: No Reserve Price: No

Description: Enabling Technologies Youth Kiwi Sit-Ski sets with bindings, skis and 2 sets of poles or DNR approval equal.

Question Response What is the price per unit?

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

MAKE AND MODEL:

List the year, make, and model of the equipment offered.

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

DELIVERY TIME FRAME:

What is the delivery time frame in calendar days after receipt of order (A.R.O)?

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Neuschwander,Cherri Phone: 218/328-8960 Fax #:

Email: Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018666 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: Adaptive Cross Country Ski Sets Start Time Finish Time

09/01/2026 14:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Bidder Information Firm Name:

Name: Signature: Date:

Phone #: Fax #:

Street Address:

City & State: Zip Code:

Email:

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Neuschwander,Cherri Phone: 218/328-8960 Fax #:

Email: Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018666 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: Adaptive Cross Country Ski Sets Start Time Finish Time

09/01/2026 14:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 7 UOM: SET Description: Enabling Technologies Kiwi Adult Sit-Ski set with bindings, skis and 2 sets of poles or DNR approval equal.

Item Specifications

Manufacturer:

Mfg Item ID:

Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:

Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:

Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:

Item Size: Item Color:

Shipping Information

Schedule: 1 Ship To: SEE BELOW

SEE BELOW

United States

Quantity: 7 Due Date: 12/01/2026 Freight Terms:

Ship Via: Ground

Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 7 UOM: SET Description: Enabling Technologies Youth Kiwi Sit-Ski sets with bindings, skis and 2 sets of poles or DNR approval equal.

Item Specifications

Manufacturer:

Mfg Item ID:

Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:

Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:

Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:

Item Size: Item Color:

Shipping Information

Schedule: 1 Ship To: SEE BELOW

SEE BELOW

United States

Quantity: 7 Due Date: 12/01/2026 Freight Terms:

Ship Via: Ground

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Neuschwander,Cherri Phone: 218/328-8960 Fax #:

Email: Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018666 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: Adaptive Cross Country Ski Sets Start Time Finish Time

09/01/2026 14:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Appendix B - Terms & Conditions

1. Please review the attached Terms and Conditions attached to the event.

Last Updated: 12/24/2018

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Neuschwander,Cherri Phone: 218/328-8960 Fax #:

Email: Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018666 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: Adaptive Cross Country Ski Sets Start Time Finish Time

09/01/2026 14:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

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