MN_DNR_20_Foot_Shipping_Container_Purchase.pdf
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- MN DNR 20 Foot Shipping Container Purchase
- Solicitation number
- 2000018183
- Issued by
- Isanti County, Minnesota
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MN DNR 20 Foot Shipping Container Purchase
This is a formal Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry Division for the purchase of 20-foot shipping containers. The State is seeking to procure four shipping containers for delivery to the DNR Badoura Nursery located at 13885 Minnesota 64, Akeley, MN 56433-0117. Responses must be submitted through the Supplier Portal no later than April 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The delivery due date is April 8, 2026. Prospective bidders may submit written questions regarding the solicitation to Jeeneng Vang at Jeeneng.vang@state.mn.us no later than April 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, with responses provided via addendum. No site visits or bidders conferences are identified in the solicitation documents. The contract award date and contract term are not specified in the available materials.
The solicitation does not establish a reserve price for the containers. Bidders are required to enter proposed prices into the SWIFT system for each line item by delivery location, with pricing requested on a per-unit basis. The State reserves the right to use any contract resulting from this solicitation. Bidders are asked to complete diversity and inclusion questionnaires regarding small business status and ownership by minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, or service-disabled veterans, with information used to determine potential eligibility for the State's Small Business Procurement Program. Responses must be submitted electronically through the Supplier Portal, and failure to upload required attachments may result in bid disqualification. Technical support is available through the SWIFT Vendor Helpline at 651-201-8100, Option 1.
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| Sample_Contract_18183.pdf | ||
| Solicitation_Attachment_18183.pdf |
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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 20 Foot Shipping Container for the Department of Natural Resource Forestry Division Badoura Nursery. To be delivered to Akeley, MN.
The Contractor(s) must be able to provide Shipping Container for an order at a contracted rate to the location 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 Jeeneng.vang@state.mn.us no later than April 15, 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. RFP Content
2. RFP Attachments
3. RFP Sample Contract 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.
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?
http://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/ed/co
Event Details
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521
Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018183 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR 20 Foot Shipping Container Purchase Start Time Finish Time 04/07/2026 15:40:00 04/21/2026 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.
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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: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521
Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018183 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR 20 Foot Shipping Container Purchase Start Time Finish Time 04/07/2026 15:40:00 04/21/2026 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: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521
Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018183 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR 20 Foot Shipping Container Purchase Start Time Finish Time 04/07/2026 15:40:00 04/21/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details
Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 4 UOM: EACH Bid Qty: 4
Reserve Price: No
Description: 20 foot shipping container
Question Response What is the price per unit?
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521
Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018183 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR 20 Foot Shipping Container Purchase Start Time Finish Time 04/07/2026 15:40:00 04/21/2026 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: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521
Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018183 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR 20 Foot Shipping Container Purchase Start Time Finish Time 04/07/2026 15:40:00 04/21/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 4 UOM: EACH Description: 20 foot shipping container
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 FOR BADOURA NURSERY
13885 MINNESOTA 64
AKELEY MN 56433-0117
United States
Quantity: 4 Due Date: 04/08/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via: Ground
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521
Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018183 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR 20 Foot Shipping Container Purchase Start Time Finish Time 04/07/2026 15:40:00 04/21/2026 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: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521
Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018183 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR 20 Foot Shipping Container Purchase Start Time Finish Time 04/07/2026 15:40:00 04/21/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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