DNR_-_Iridium_GPS_Wolf_Collars.pdf
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- DNR - Iridium GPS Wolf Collars
- Solicitation number
- 2000018527
- Issued by
- Houston County, Minnesota
About this file
This is a Formal Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the purchase of specialized equipment to support ongoing wildlife management operations. The DNR seeks to procure fifteen (15) Vectronic Vertex Plus 2D GPS Iridium radio-collars for wolves with no substitutions permitted. These collars will be utilized in the ongoing study and tracking of wolf populations within the state. Responses must be submitted through the Supplier Portal no later than July 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The required delivery date for all units is August 10, 2026, with shipment to DNR FAW R2 NE Region in Grand Rapids, Minnesota via ground transportation. Prospective bidders may submit written questions regarding the solicitation to the buyer, Sheri Karpenko, at sheri.karpenko@state.mn.us no later than July 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with responses provided via addendum. Non-electronic and email responses will not be accepted.
The solicitation does not specify pricing terms or reserve prices for the collars. Bidders are required to indicate the price per unit in their responses. The State has included diversity and inclusion questions related to the Minnesota Small Business Procurement Program, inquiring whether respondents are Minnesota-based small businesses or minority-owned, women-owned, disabled-owned, veteran-owned, or located in economically disadvantaged counties. Respondents meeting these criteria may be eligible for certification under the state's Small Business Procurement Program. All required or requested attachments must be uploaded with the bid response, and failure to do so may result in disqualification. Contact with state personnel other than the designated buyer may result in rejection of the response. The State reserves the right to use any resulting contract from this solicitation.
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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.
The State of Minnesota (State) is seeking to purchase fifteen (15) Vectronic Vertex Plus 2D GPS Iridium radio-collars for wolves (no substitutes) to be used in the ongoing study and tracking of wolf populations
The Contractor(s) must be able to provide the collars 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 sheri.karpenko@state.mn.us no later than July 27, 2026, 2:00 PM CST. 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 ASSISTANCE
General Comments
- REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR RESPONSE:
1. RFB Content
2. RFB Attachments (this document needs to be filled out and uploaded back into SWIFT)
3. RFB Sample Contract (specs within under section Exhibit C)
If problems arise, please contact the buyer Sheri Karpenko by email at sheri.karpenko@state.mn.us before the due date/time.
General Questions Question 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
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Karpenko,Sheri A Phone: 651/259-5461
Email: Sheri.Karpenko@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018527 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR - Iridium GPS Wolf Collars Start Time Finish Time 07/22/2026 10:27:00 07/29/2026 14:00:00
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/co unties )
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.)
Yes
Response Comments
Upload all required or requested attachments here.
A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.
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)
Yes
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Karpenko,Sheri A Phone: 651/259-5461
Email: Sheri.Karpenko@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018527 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR - Iridium GPS Wolf Collars Start Time Finish Time 07/22/2026 10:27:00 07/29/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Karpenko,Sheri A Phone: 651/259-5461
Email: Sheri.Karpenko@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018527 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR - Iridium GPS Wolf Collars Start Time Finish Time 07/22/2026 10:27:00 07/29/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details
Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 15 UOM: EACH Bid Qty: 15
Reserve Price: No
Description: Vectronics Vertex Plus 2D GPS Iridium wolf radio collars with the below specifications NO
SUBSTITUTIONS
Question Response What is the price per unit?
Response Comments
MAKE AND MODEL:
List the year, make, and model of the equipment offered.
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Karpenko,Sheri A Phone: 651/259-5461
Email: Sheri.Karpenko@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018527 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR - Iridium GPS Wolf Collars Start Time Finish Time 07/22/2026 10:27:00 07/29/2026 14:00:00
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.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Karpenko,Sheri A Phone: 651/259-5461
Email: Sheri.Karpenko@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018527 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR - Iridium GPS Wolf Collars Start Time Finish Time 07/22/2026 10:27:00 07/29/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 15 UOM: EACH Description: Vectronics Vertex Plus 2D GPS Iridium wolf radio collars with the below specifications NO SUBSTITUTIONS
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: DNR FAW R2 NE REGION
1201 E HWY 2
GRAND RAPIDS MN 55744-3244
United States
Quantity: 15 Due Date: 08/10/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via: Ground
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Karpenko,Sheri A Phone: 651/259-5461
Email: Sheri.Karpenko@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018527 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR - Iridium GPS Wolf Collars Start Time Finish Time 07/22/2026 10:27:00 07/29/2026 14:00:00
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.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Karpenko,Sheri A Phone: 651/259-5461
Email: Sheri.Karpenko@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018527 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR - Iridium GPS Wolf Collars Start Time Finish Time 07/22/2026 10:27:00 07/29/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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