DNR__New_Trekking_Pole_Sets.pdf
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- DNR: New Trekking Pole Sets
- Solicitation number
- 2000018802
- Issued by
- Ramsey County, Minnesota
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This is a formal Request for Bid issued by the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the procurement of trekking pole sets. The State is seeking to purchase 104 new Black Diamond trekking pole sets or DNR-approved equivalents, with each set including tips and baskets. Responses must be submitted through the Supplier Portal no later than November 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with a required delivery date of December 1, 2026. The solicitation opened on October 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. Prospective bidders must submit questions in writing to Cherri Neuschwander at Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us no later than October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, with responses provided via addendum. All responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT system, and non-electronic or email responses will not be accepted. The State reserves the right to utilize any contract resulting from this solicitation.
Bidders are required to provide pricing per unit, delivery timeframe in calendar days after order receipt, and complete specifications including year, make, and model of equipment offered. All required attachments must be uploaded with the bid response, and failure to do so may result in disqualification. The solicitation is open to Minnesota-based small businesses as defined by Office of Equity in Procurement size standards, and bidders are encouraged to self-identify if they believe they meet small business criteria, including women-owned, minority-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, or businesses located in economically disadvantaged counties. Delivery will be directed to DNR PAT in St. Paul, Minnesota, with ground shipping as the freight term.
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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 one hundred and four (104) new Black Diamond trekking pole sets or DNR approved equal.
The Contractor(s) must be able to provide one hundred and four (104) new Black Diamond trekking pole sets or DNR approved equal 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 October 29, 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 ASSISTANCE.
General Comments
* REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR RESPONSE:
1. Solicitation Content
2. Solicitation Sample Contract with Exhibit C Specifications
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?
( http://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/ed/counties )
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 R2901-2000018802 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: New Trekking Pole Sets Start Time Finish Time
10/27/2026 14:00:00 CDT 11/04/2026 14:00:00 CST
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.
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 R2901-2000018802 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: New Trekking Pole Sets Start Time Finish Time
10/27/2026 14:00:00 CDT 11/04/2026 14:00:00 CST
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details No Bid:
Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 104 UOM: SET Bid Qty: 104 Required: No Reserve Price: No
Description: Black Diamond Trekking Pole Sets with tips and baskets or DNR approved equal
Question Response What is the price per unit?
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
MAKE AND MODEL:
List the year, make, and model of the equipment offered.
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 R2901-2000018802 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: New Trekking Pole Sets Start Time Finish Time
10/27/2026 14:00:00 CDT 11/04/2026 14:00:00 CST
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 R2901-2000018802 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: New Trekking Pole Sets Start Time Finish Time
10/27/2026 14:00:00 CDT 11/04/2026 14:00:00 CST
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 104 UOM: SET Description: Black Diamond Trekking Pole Sets with tips and baskets or DNR approved 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: DNR PAT ST PAUL
500 LAFAYETTE RD
ST PAUL MN 55155-4039
United States
Quantity: 104 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 R2901-2000018802 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: New Trekking Pole Sets Start Time Finish Time
10/27/2026 14:00:00 CDT 11/04/2026 14:00:00 CST
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 R2901-2000018802 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: New Trekking Pole Sets Start Time Finish Time
10/27/2026 14:00:00 CDT 11/04/2026 14:00:00 CST
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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