sample_contract.pdf

Rev. 03.12.2026

State of Minnesota Contract

SWIFT Contract Number:

This Contract is between the State of Minnesota, acting through its Example: “Commissioner of Department of Natural Resources or “Director of [insert name]” (“State”) and [Contractor] whose designated business address is [Contractor’s business address] (“Contractor”). State and Contractor may be referred to jointly as “Parties.”

Recitals

State issued a solicitation identified as [Solicitation identification] 200018698 on September 15, 2026 for (Qty 1) 2026 or Newer GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND ONE MODEL 161 DB CAMPER TRAILER OR DNR

APPROVED EQUAL.

1.

2. Contractor provided a response to the Solicitation indicating its interest in and ability to provide the goods or services requested in the Solicitation; and

3. Subsequent to an evaluation in accordance with the terms of the Solicitation, the Parties desire to enter into a contract.

Accordingly, the Parties agree as follows:

Contract

Term of Contract

Effective date. September 22 2026, or the date the State obtains all required signatures under Minn.

Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 2, whichever is later. The Contractor must not begin work under this Contract until this Contract is fully executed and the Contractor has been notified by the State’s Authorized Representative to begin the work.

Expiration date. September 21 2027, or until all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs first.

[Delete for one time buy] Contract Use. This Contract is not exclusive and shall not be construed as guarantying a minimum or maximum amount of usage.

Contractor’s Duties The Contractor shall perform all duties described in this Contract to the satisfaction of the State.

Representations and Warranties

Under Minn. Stat. §§ 15.061 and 16C.03, subd. 3, and other applicable law. The State is empowered to engage such assistance as deemed necessary.

Contractor warrants that it is duly qualified and shall perform its obligations under this Contract in accordance with the commercially reasonable standards of care, skill, and diligence in Contractor’s industry, trade, or profession, and in accordance with the specifications set forth in this Contract, to the satisfaction of the State.

Contractor warrants that it possesses the legal authority to enter into this Contract and that it has taken all actions required by its procedures, by-laws, and applicable laws to exercise that authority, and to lawfully authorize its undersigned signatory to execute this Contract, or any part thereof, and to bind Contractor to its terms.

Time The Contractor must comply with all the time requirements described in this Contract. In the performance of this Contract, time is of the essence.

Compensation and Conditions of Payment

Compensation. The State will pay for performance by the Contractor under this Contract in accordance with the breakdown of costs as set forth in Exhibit D which is attached and incorporated into this Contract.

Conditions of Payment. All duties performed by the Contractor under this Contract must be performed to the State’s satisfaction and in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations including business registration requirements of the Office of the Secretary of State.

The Contractor will not receive payment for work found by the State to be unsatisfactory or performed in violation of federal, state, or local law.

Authorized Representative

State’s Authorized Representative. The State's Authorized Representative is [name, title, address, telephone number], or his/her successor or delegate, and has the responsibility to monitor the Contractor’s performance and the authority to accept the services delivered or goods received under this Contract. If the services are satisfactory, the State's Authorized Representative will certify acceptance on each invoice submitted for payment.

Contractor’s Authorized Representative. The Contractor's Authorized Representative is [name, title] at the following business address and telephone number: [insert business address and telephone number], or his/her successor. If the Contractor’s Authorized Representative changes at any time during this Contract, the Contractor must immediately notify the State.

Exhibits [Note: Be mindful of this order of precedence when deciding where to include additional exhibits in this clause.] The following Exhibits are attached and incorporated into this Contract. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Contract and its Exhibits, or between Exhibits, the order of precedence is first the Contract, and then in the following order:

Exhibit A: Contract Terms Exhibit B: Insurance Requirements Exhibit C: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work Exhibit D: Price and Payment Schedule

1. State Encumbrance Verification Individual certifies that funds have been encumbered as required by Minn. Stat. §§ 16A.15 and 16C.05

3. State Agency With delegated authority

Print name: Print name:

Signature: Signature:

Title: Date: Title: Date:

SWIFT Contract No.:

2. Contractor The Contractor certifies that the appropriate person(s) have executed the Contract on behalf of the Contractor as required by applicable articles, bylaws, resolutions, or ordinances.

4. Commissioner of Administration As delegated by The Office of State Procurement

Print name: Print name:

Signature: Signature:

Title: Date: Title: Date:

Exhibit A: Contract Terms

Prompt Payment and Invoicing.

Prompt Payment. The State will pay the Contractor pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 16A.124, which requires payment within 30 days following receipt of an undisputed invoice, or merchandise or service, whichever is later.

Terms requesting payment in less than 30 days will be changed to read “Net 30 days.” Notwithstanding the foregoing, the State may pay the Contractor in advance for purchases as allowed pursuant to Minn. Stat. §16A.065.

The payment for each order will only be made for goods received or services actually performed that have been accepted by the ordering entity, and meet all terms, conditions, and specifications of the Contract and the ordering document.

Invoicing. At a minimum the invoice must meet the requirements found on Exhibit D which provides a list of minimum invoice requirements.

Assignment, Amendments, Waiver, and Contract Complete.

Assignment. The Contractor may neither assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this Contract without the prior consent of the State and a fully executed assignment agreement, executed and approved by the authorized parties or their successors.

Amendments. Any amendment to this Contract must be in writing and will not be effective until it has been executed and approved by the authorized parties or their successors.

Waiver. If the State fails to enforce any provision of this Contract, that failure does not waive the provision or its right to enforce it.

Contract Complete. This Contract contains all negotiations and agreements between the State and the Contractor. No other understanding regarding this Contract, whether written or oral, may be used to bind either party.

Termination.

Termination for Convenience. The State or Commissioner of Administration may cancel this Contract at any time, with or without cause, upon 30 days’ written notice to the Contractor. Upon termination for convenience, the Contractor will be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis, for services or goods satisfactorily performed or delivered.

Termination for Breach. If the Contractor fails to perform according to the contract terms and conditions, the State is authorized to immediately cancel the Contract or purchase order, or any portion of it, and may obtain replacement goods or services and charge the difference of costs to the defaulting Contractor. In the event of default, the State reserves the right to pursue any other remedy available by law. A Contractor may be removed from the vendors list, suspended or debarred from receiving a Contract for failure to comply with terms and conditions of the Contract, or for failure to pay the State for the cost incurred on the defaulted Contract.

Termination for Insufficient Funding. The State may immediately terminate this Contract if it does not obtain funding from the Minnesota Legislature, or other funding source; or if funding cannot be continued at a level sufficient to allow for the payment of the services addressed within this Contract. Termination must be by written notice to the Contractor. The State is not obligated to pay for any services that are provided after notice and effective date of termination. However, the Contractor will be entitled to payment, determined on a pro rata basis, for services satisfactorily performed to the extent that dedicated funds are available. The State will not be assessed any penalty if the Contract is terminated because of the decision of the Minnesota Legislature, or other funding source, not to appropriate funds. The State must provide the Contractor notice of the lack of funding. This notice will be provided within a reasonable time of the State’s receiving notice.

Force Majeure.

Neither party shall be responsible to the other or considered in default of its obligations within this Contract to the extent that performance of any such obligations is prevented or delayed by acts of God, war, riot, disruption of government, or other catastrophes beyond the reasonable control of the party unless the act or occurrence could have been reasonably foreseen and reasonable action could have been taken to prevent the delay or failure to perform. A party relying on this provision to excuse performance must provide the other party prompt written notice of the inability to perform and take all necessary steps to bring about performance as soon as practicable.

Indemnification.

In the performance of this Contract, the Indemnifying Party must indemnify, save, and hold harmless the State, its agents, and employees, from any claims or causes of action, including attorney’s fees incurred by the State, to the extent caused by Indemnifying Party’s:

• Intentional, willful, or negligent acts or omissions; or

• Actions that give rise to strict liability; or

• Breach of contract or warranty.

The Indemnifying Party is defined to include the Contractor, Contractor’s reseller, any third party that has a business relationship with the Contractor, or Contractor’s agents or employees, and to the fullest extent permitted by law.

The indemnification obligations of this section do not apply in the event the claim or cause of action is the result of the State’s sole negligence. This clause will not be construed to bar any legal remedies the Indemnifying Party may have for the State’s failure to fulfill its obligation under this Contract.

Nothing within this Contract, whether express or implied, shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the State to indemnify, defend, hold harmless or release the Indemnifying Party. This shall extend to all agreements related to the subject matter of this Contract, and to all terms subsequently added, without regard to order of precedence.

Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue.

Minnesota law, without regard to its choice-of-law provisions, governs this Contract. Venue for all legal proceedings out of this Contract, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state or federal court with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota.

Contract Use by State Agencies.

To the extent applicable, the Contract does not prohibit state agencies from using their delegated purchasing authority to procure similar goods and services from other sources.

Warranty.

The Contractor warrants to the ordering entity that materials and equipment furnished under the Contract will be free from defects not inherent in the quality required or permitted, and that the work will conform to the requirements of the contract. Work not conforming to these requirements, including substitutions not properly approved and authorized in writing may be considered defective. The Contractor’s warranty excludes remedy for damage or defect caused by abuse, modifications not executed by the Contractor, improper or insufficient maintenance, improper operation, or normal wear and tear and normal usage. If requested, the Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials and equipment used.

All installation materials and labor shall be guaranteed for a period of one (1) year following the date of final acceptance.

During the first year following acceptance, the Contractor shall, upon notification by the ordering entity of any malfunctions, make necessary repairs, including labor, travel, and materials, at the Contractor’s expense.

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM Warranty).

The equipment offered must include the OEM standard warranty. The Contractor is responsible for the cost of any inspections, adjustments, warranted parts, and labor charges to repair or replace warranted parts that are a result of equipment failure(s) during the warranty period. This shall be performed promptly unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing by the Customer and the Contractor. This warranty shall commence when the unit is put into service.

OEM Extended Warranty Options. If the Contractor provides an OEM Extended Warranty Option, the Contractor must provide a copy of the applicable terms and conditions, including a detail of coverage, to the State upon request. The cost of an OEM Extended Warranty must include all associated costs.

Contractor (Add-On) Warranty Options. The Contractor may provide additional warranty options, which include, but are not limited to travel pickup, or delivery charges that are a result of equipment failure(s) prior to or during the warranty period or extended warranty period. This warranty option shall commence when the unit is put into service and is in addition to OEM warranty options stated above.

[optional – only if included in RFB – and requires OSP approval] Foreign Outsourcing of Work Prohibited.

All services under this contract shall be performed within the borders of the United States. All storage and processing of information shall be performed within the borders of the United States. This provision also applies to work performed by all subcontractors.

Delivery.

Contractor is obligated to deliver within the quoted lead times. If delivery is not made within that time frame, the State reserves the right to deem the Contractor in default.

Contractor must confirm delivery locations and requirements with the ordering entity. Prior to delivery, the Contractor is responsible for confirming in writing with the ordering entity that the delivery location will accommodate unloading the equipment. Contractor must notify the receiving entity at least 72 hours before delivery to allow for inspection and compliance. No delivery can be made on a State Holiday (as defined in Minn. Stat. § 645.44, subd. 5), on Saturday or Sunday, or after 4:00 p.m. Central Time on weekdays, without prior written approval by the receiving entity.

Risk of Loss.

The State is relieved of all risks of loss or damage to the goods and equipment during periods of transportation, installation by the Contractor, or while in the possession of the Contractor or its agent.

Purchase Orders.

The parties agree that there is no minimum order requirements or charges to process an individual purchase order unless otherwise stated in the Contract. The Purchase Order number must appear on all documents (e.g., invoices, packing slips, etc.).

The parties agree that there is no minimum order requirements or charges to process an individual purchase order unless otherwise stated in the Contract. The Purchase Order number must appear on all documents (e.g., invoices, packing slips, etc.).

The Contractor must accept a purchasing card for order placement in addition to accepting a purchase order, without passing the processing fees for the purchasing card back to the State. The State’s single purchase maximum on the Contract is $5,000 on the purchasing card, but it may be increased with the State’s and the Contractor’s approval.

Equipment Specifications.

All equipment must meet the contract specifications and all federal and State safety codes and regulations in effect at the date of manufacture. All equipment must be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) equipment unless otherwise stated in the contract.

Items Offered as New.

All products, materials, supplies, replacement parts, and equipment offered and furnished must be new, of current manufacturer production, and must have been formally announced by the manufacturer as being commercially available, unless otherwise stated in this Contract.

Equipment Trade-In.

If requested in writing by the ordering entity, the Contractor may allow equipment to be used as trade-in against new contract equipment purchases. Trade-ins will be allowed on a case-by-case basis, and the ordering entity has the right to refuse any offer made by the Contractor. All equipment will be traded “as is, where is,” with no guarantee express or implied.

Title to the trade-in equipment will transfer to the Contractor when the new equipment is delivered and accepted by the ordering entity, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Contractor and the ordering entity. The ordering entity assumes all costs associated with the title transfer of the trade-in equipment unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the Contractor and the ordering entity. The title of State equipment trade-ins shall be provided to the Contractor in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 168A.11.

[optional] Product Changes During the Contract.

All product offered should be available during the initial term of the contract. The Contractor must notify the State’s Authorized Representative immediately if the manufacturer discontinues or replaces a contracted model number. A replacement model number must meet the contract specifications. The State is under no obligation to accept a replacement model. Any change to a contracted model number must be confirmed in writing by the State through a written amendment. The State reserves the right to request documentation for any requested change under this section to evaluate how the specifications of the replacement product deviates from the specifications of the replaced product.

[optional] Product Returns.

Non-Defective Conforming Product. The Customer may return an unopened, non-defective product conforming to the specifications of an order within 60 calendar days of the invoice date with no additional fees. If the non-defective conforming product is returned within 60 calendar days of the invoice date after it has been opened, the Contractor may charge the Customer a restocking fee of up to 10% of the cost of the product. Return shipping costs to return a non-defective conforming product to the Contractor is the responsibility of the Customer.

Defective or Non-conforming Product. The Customer may return any product determined by the Customer as defective or not conforming to the specifications, order, or contract, within 60 calendar days of receipt with no restocking or return shipping fee.

The Contractor should provide the Customer with a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) and must arrange for a “call tag” to be issued via a “carrier” to order pick up of the defective or non-conforming product from the Customer. The “carrier” must pick up the defective or non-conforming product at the address to which the product was shipped.

Replacement of Defective or Non-conforming Product. The Customer may request the Contractor provide a replacement product or cancel the order. If the Customer choses to have the defective or non-conforming product replaced, the Contractor must replace a defective or non-conforming product at no cost to the Customer.

Return of Defective or Non-conforming Product (without replacement). The Customer’s account must be credited within fourteen (14) calendar days of arrival of the returned product at the Contractor’s location.

The amount to be credited must be the equal of the price of the product plus all freight, shipping, handling, or ancillary charges associated with shipment of the product from and return to the shipping location. If, after inspection, the Contractor determines that the product is not defective or non-conforming, the Contractor may bill the Customer for the return shipping charges.

[Subcontracting Option 1] Subcontracting and Subcontractor Payment.

Subcontracting Allowed. A subcontractor is a person or company that has been awarded a portion of the Contract by Contractor. Only subcontractors that have been approved by the State’s Authorized Representative can be used for this Contract.

After the effective date of the Contract, the Contractor shall not, without prior written approval of the State’s Authorized Representative, subcontract for the performance of any of the Contractor’s obligations that were not already approved for subcontracting when the Contract was awarded. During this Contract, if an approved subcontractor is determined to be performing unsatisfactorily by the State’s Authorized Representative, the Contractor will receive written notification that the subcontractor can no longer be used for this Contract.

The provisions of the Contract shall apply with equal force and effect to all approved subcontractors engaged by the Contractor. Notwithstanding approval by the State, no subcontract shall serve to terminate or in any way affect the primary legal responsibility of the Contractor for timely and satisfactory performances of the obligations contemplated by the Contract.

Subcontractor Payment. Contractor must pay any subcontractor in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 16A.1245.

Subcontracting.

This Contract may not be subcontracted in whole or in part.

Data Disclosure.

Under Minn. Stat. § 270C.65, subd. 3 and other applicable law, the Contractor consents to disclosure of its social security number, federal employer tax identification number, and Minnesota tax identification number, already provided to the State, to federal and state agencies, and state personnel involved in the payment of state obligations. These identification numbers may be used in the enforcement of federal and state laws which could result in action requiring the Contractor to file state tax returns, pay delinquent state tax liabilities, if any, or pay other state liabilities.

Government Data Practices.

The Contractor and State must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, (or, if the State contracting party is part of the Judicial Branch, with the Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch promulgated by the Minnesota Supreme Court as the same may be amended from time to time) as it applies to all data provided by the State under this Contract, and as it applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Contractor under this Contract. The civil remedies of Minn. Stat. § 13.08 apply to the release of the data governed by the Minnesota Government Practices Act, Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, by either the Contractor or the State.

If the Contractor receives a request to release the data referred to in this clause, the Contractor must immediately notify and consult with the State’s Authorized Representative as to how the Contractor should respond to the request. The Contractor’s response to the request shall comply with applicable law.

Intellectual Property Rights.

Definitions. For the purpose of this Section, the following words and phrases have the assigned definitions:

“Documents” are the originals of any databases, computer programs, reports, notes, studies, photographs, negatives, designs, drawings, specifications, materials, tapes, disks, or other materials, whether in tangible or electronic forms, prepared by the Contractor, its employees, agents, or subcontractors, in the performance of this Contract.

“Pre-Existing Intellectual Property” means intellectual property developed prior to or outside the scope of this Contract, and any derivatives of that intellectual property.

“Works” means all inventions, improvements, discoveries (whether or not patentable), databases, computer programs, reports, notes, studies, photographs, negatives, designs, drawings, specifications, materials, tapes, and disks conceived, reduced to practice, created or originated by the Contractor, its employees, agents, and subcontractors, either individually or jointly with others in the performance of this Contract. “Works” includes Documents.

Ownership. The State owns all rights, title, and interest in all of the intellectual property rights, including copyrights, patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and service marks in the Works and Documents created and paid for under this Contract. The Documents shall be the exclusive property of the State and all such Documents must be immediately returned to the State by the Contractor upon completion or cancellation of this Contract. To the extent possible, those Works eligible for copyright protection under the United States Copyright Act will be deemed to be “works made for hire.” The Contractor assigns all right, title, and interest it may have in the Works and the Documents to the State. The Contractor must, at the request of the State, execute all papers and perform all other acts necessary to transfer or record the State’s ownership interest in the Works and Documents.

Pre-existing Intellectual Property. Each Party shall retain ownership of its respective Pre-Existing Intellectual Property. The Contractor grants the State a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty free license for Contractor’s Pre-Existing Intellectual Property that are incorporated in the products, materials, equipment, deliverables, or services that are purchased through the Contract.

Obligations.

Notification. Whenever any invention, improvement, or discovery (whether or not patentable) is made or conceived for the first time or actually or constructively reduced to practice by the Contractor, including its employees and subcontractors, in the performance of this Contract, the Contractor will immediately give the State’s Authorized Representative written notice thereof, and must promptly furnish the State’s Authorized Representative with complete information and/or disclosure thereon.

Representation. The Contractor must perform all acts, and take all steps necessary to ensure that all intellectual property rights in the Works and Documents are the sole property of the State, and that neither Contractor nor its employees, agents, or subcontractors retain any interest in and to the Works and Documents. The Contractor represents and warrants that the Works and Documents do not and will not infringe upon any intellectual property rights of other persons or entities.

Indemnification. Notwithstanding any other indemnification obligations addressed within this Contract, the Contractor will indemnify; defend, to the extent permitted by the Attorney General; and hold harmless the State, at the Contractor’s expense, from any action or claim brought against the State to the extent that it is based on a claim that all or part of the Works or Documents infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. The Contractor will be responsible for payment of any and all such claims, demands, obligations, liabilities, costs, and damages, including but not limited to, attorney fees. If such a claim or action arises, or in the Contractor’s or the State’s opinion is likely to arise, the Contractor must, at the State’s discretion, either procure for the State the right or license to use the intellectual property rights at issue or replace or modify the allegedly infringing works or documents as necessary and appropriate to obviate the infringement claim. This remedy of the State will be in addition to and not exclusive of other remedies provided by law.

Copyright.

The Contractor shall save and hold harmless the State of Minnesota, its officers, agents, servants and employees, from liability of any kind or nature, arising from the use of any copyrighted or noncopyrighted compositions, secret process, patented or nonpatented invention, article or appliance furnished or used in the performance of the Contract.

Assignment of Antitrust Rights.

Upon the request of the State of Minnesota, Contractor will irrevocably assign to State any state or federal antitrust claim or cause of action that the Contractor now has or which may accrue to the Contractor in the future, in connection with any goods, services, or combination provided by Contractor under the terms of this Contract.

Contractor’s Documents.

Any licensing and maintenance agreement, or any order-specific agreement or document, including any pre-installation, linked or “click through” agreement that is allowed by, referenced within or incorporated within the Contract whenever the Contract is used for a State procurement, whether directly by the Contractor or through a Contractor’s agent, subcontractor or reseller, is agreed to only to the extent the terms within any such agreement or document do not conflict with the Contract or applicable Minnesota or Federal law, and only to the extent that the terms do not modify, diminish or derogate the terms of the Contract or create an additional financial obligation to the State. Any such agreement or document must not be construed to deprive the State of its sovereign immunity, or of any legal requirements, prohibitions, protections, exclusions or limitations of liability applicable to this Contract or afforded to the State by Minnesota law. A State employee’s decision to choose “accept” or an equivalent option associated with a “click-through” agreement does not constitute the State’s concurrence or acceptance of terms, if such terms are in conflict with this section.

State Audits.

Under Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 5, the Contractor’s books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and practices relevant to this Contract are subject to examination by the State, the State Auditor, or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the expiration or termination of this Contract.

Publicity and Endorsement.

Publicity. Any publicity regarding the subject matter of this Contract must identify the State as the sponsoring agency and must not be released without prior written approval from the State’s Authorized Representative. For purposes of this provision, publicity includes notices, informational pamphlets, press releases, information posted on corporate or other websites, research, reports, signs, and similar public notices prepared by or for the Contractor individually or jointly with others, or any subcontractors, with respect to the program, publications, or services provided resulting from this Contract.

Endorsement. The Contractor must not claim that the State endorses its products or services.

Debarment by State, its Departments, Commissions, Agencies, or Political Subdivisions.

Contractor certifies that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred or suspended by the Federal government, the State, or any of the State’s departments, commissions, agencies, or political subdivisions. Contractor’s certification is a material representation upon which the Contract award was based. Contractor shall provide immediate written notice to the State’s Authorized Representative if at any time it learns that this certification was erroneous when submitted or becomes erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

[Delete if no federal funds. If federal funds will or may be used, add any specific terms or requirements to Exhibit E.] Federal Funds.

Compliance with Federal Requirements. Federal money will be used or may potentially be used to pay for all or part of the goods, construction or services under the Contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with all federal requirements imposed on the funds and accepts full financial responsibility for any requirements imposed by the Contractor’s failure to comply with federal requirements.

Certification regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion. Federal money will be used or may potentially be used to pay for all or part of the work under the Contract, therefore Contractor certifies that it is in compliance with federal requirements on debarment, suspension, ineligibility and voluntary exclusion specified in the solicitation document implementing Executive Order 12549. Contractor’s certification is a material representation upon which the Contract award was based.

Contingency Fees Prohibited.

Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 10A.06, no person may act as or employ a lobbyist for compensation that is dependent upon the result or outcome of any legislation or administrative action.

Certification of Nondiscrimination (in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 16C.053).

If the value of this Contract, including all extensions, is $50,000 or more, Contractor certifies it does not engage in and has no present plans to engage in discrimination against Israel, or against persons or entities doing business in Israel, when making decisions related to the operation of the vendor's business. For purposes of this section, "discrimination" includes but is not limited to engaging in refusals to deal, terminating business activities, or other actions that are intended to limit commercial relations with Israel, or persons or entities doing business in Israel, when such actions are taken in a manner that in any way discriminates on the basis of nationality or national origin and is not based on a valid business reason.

Non-discrimination (in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 181.59).

The Contractor will comply with the provisions of Minn. Stat. § 181.59.

E-Verify Certification (in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 16C.075).

For services valued in excess of $50,000, Contractor certifies that as of the date of services performed on behalf of the State, Contractor and all its subcontractors will have implemented or be in the process of implementing the federal E- Verify Program for all newly hired employees in the United States who will perform work on behalf of the State.

Contractor is responsible for collecting all subcontractor certifications and may do so utilizing the E-Verify Subcontractor Certification Form. All subcontractor certifications must be kept on file with Contractor and made available to the State upon request.

Professional/Technical (P/T) Services Ancillary to Goods or General Services.

For state agencies, Professional/Technical (P/T) Services must be related to the goods or services purchased from this Contract and is limited to $50,000 per project. Based on the size, scope and complexity of a project, the State’s Authorized Representative may approve dollar limits exceeding $50,000 per project. This may require a separate work order contract defining the PT scope of work.

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Ten percent (10%) of the cost of each P/T deliverable will be withheld by the State. The retainage will be held by the State until the P/T deliverable has been reviewed by the head of the agency entering into the Contract and the head of the agency has certified that the Contractor has satisfactorily fulfilled the terms of the Contract.

Hazardous Substances.

To the extent that the goods to be supplied to the State by the Contractor contain or may create hazardous substances, harmful physical agents, or infectious agents, as set forth in applicable State and federal laws and regulations, the Contractor must provide the State with Material Safety Data Sheets regarding those substances. A copy must be provided upon request. Goods and containers supplied to the State must be labeled in compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

These terms apply to goods supplied under this contract:

Products Containing Triclosan Banned. The Contractor must comply with Minn. Stat. § 145.945.

Products Containing Certain Types of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether Banned. The Contractor must comply with Minn. Stat. § 325E.385-325E.388).

Coal Tar Sealant Use and Sale Prohibited. The Contractor must comply with Minn. Stat. § 116.202.

Products Containing Mercury. The Contractor must comply with Minn. Stat. 116.92.

Products containing PFAS. The Contractor must comply with Amara's Law (Minn. Stat. § 116.943), which took effect in Minnesota January 1, 2025. The law applies all products sold or distributed under the contract and prohibits the sale or distribution of some products with intentionally added PFAS within Minnesota.

Printers and Multi-Functional Devices.

The Contractor must indicate in the catalog or other marketing materials if the product will not operate, is not intended to operate, or will not operate under full manufacturer’s warranty, using paper with a post-consumer recycled content.

If marketing material is silent about using recycled content paper, the Contractor agrees that the product meets or exceeds the State’s requirements.

Paper and Printing Requirements.

In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 16C.073, when practicable under the scope of the Contract, the Contractor shall:

• use uncoated office paper and printing paper;

• use recycled content paper with at least 30 percent post-consumer material by weight;

• use paper which has not been dyed with colors, excluding pastel colors;

• use recycled content paper that is manufactured using little or no chlorine bleach or chlorine derivatives;

• use reusable binding materials or staples and bind documents by methods that do not use glue;

• use soy-based inks; and

• produce reports, publications, and periodicals that are readily recyclable.

This requirement does not apply to coated paper that is made with at least 50 percent post-consumer materials.

The Contractor must print documents on both sides of paper where commonly accepted publishing practices allow.

Uniforms.

Contractors and their subcontractors shall be properly uniformed prior to entering any facility. The Contractor’s or their subcontractor’s company name must be identifiable on the uniform.

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Exhibit B: Insurance Requirements

This Contract does not have any insurance requirements.

Exhibit C: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work

1. GENERAL SPECIFICATION NOTES

1.1 Responders are required to comply with all specifications for this request

1.2 Vendors must be an authorized dealer or reseller(s) for the product requested.

2. EQUIPMENT WARRANTY, RECALLS, AND SERVICE UPDATES

2.1 The Contract Vendor shall be responsible for the cost of any inspections, adjustments, parts, labor, travel, pickup and/or delivery charges that are a result of equipment failure(s) prior to or during the warranty period.

2.2 The contract vendor shall be the single contact through which Customers arrange warranty work.

2.3 All warranty work must be done with the state of Minnesota unless mutually agreed by the Customer and the

Contract Vendor.

2.4 The warranty work shall be performed as soon as possible within a reasonable amount of time.

2.5 This warranty shall commence when the unit has been fully inspected upon delivery at the DNR and payment is approved.

DELIVERY LOCATION AND REQUESTED DATE:

3.0 Delivery Date December 31, 2026, or sooner. Vendor may enter an alternate date in the Attachments A-D

3.1 Delivery location: MN DNR, 2115 Brichmont Beach Rd Bemidji MN 56601

3.2 All shipments will be FOB Destination with the delivery costs included into the contract price of item.

3.3 The DNR should be notified immediately if delivery lead times cannot be met.

3.4 The DNR reserves the right to refuse delivery of the product if it is not constructed to these specifications or if the product is substandard in regard to quality, workmanship, or craftmanship.

Specifications for solicitation identified as 2000018698 for (Qty 1) 2026 or Newer GRAND DESIGN TRANSCEND

ONE MODEL 161 DB CAMPER TRAILER OR DNR APPROVED EQUAL.

5.Specification listed below (This is line number 1 in Swift ).

5.1 MINIMUM LENGTH OF 23FEET

5.2 EXTERIOR HEIGHT OF 10 FEET 6 INCHES

5.3 SLEEPING CAPACITY UP TO 7

5.4 2+ BURNER RANGE /COOKTOP WITH OVEN

5.5 MICOWAVE OVEN

5.6 MINI FRIDGE

5.7 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR

5.8 SMOKE DETECTOR

5.9 ENCLOSED BATTERY BOX

5.10 DEAD BOLT LOCK

5.11 INTERIOR CEILING LIGHTS

5.12 AIR CONDITIONING AND HEAT

5.13 OUTLETS

5.14 FIRE EXTINGUISHER

5.15 SITTING AREA – COUCH , CHAIR , DINETTE

5.16 2 + WINDOWS WITH BLINDS

5.17 PROPANE TANKS QTY 2

5.18 WATER HEATER

5.19 FOOT FLUSH TOILET

5.20 WALK IN SHOWER

5.21 DNR TRAILER REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW

Trailer Hubs: Must be equipped with one of the following Yes, All.

Stainless steel bearing buddies (or equivalent).

EZ-lube (or equivalent).

Oil bath system. (If applicable)

Lighting: Must be waterproof LED’s and meet or exceed Federal, DOT and MN DOT requirements. Yes

Spare Tire: Matching spare tire and wheel mounted on trailer (not mounted on hitch). Yes 1 spare

Safety Restraints: Yes, adjustable restraints Two safety restraints from the trailer to the tow vehicle with snap hooks appropriately rated and sized for trailer and load. Must be marked per DOT regulations.

Minimum of 24” in length with adjustable hooks.

Trailer must include Conspicuity Tape per DOT regulations on sides and rear (if applicable)

Must include a tongue jack that is rated higher than the actual weight of the unit. 3,000lb rated tongue-jack.

5.22 MINIMUM OF 1 YEAR WARRANTY

5.23 Delivery must be included in bid to location listed in exhibit C: specification

Exhibit D: Pricing

Contract Pricing. [Instruction: add, delete, or modify sections as required by solicitation or industry.]

In General. Prices listed take into consideration all inherent costs of providing the requested goods and services. The Contractor agrees to pay any and all fees, including, but not limited to: duties, custom fees, permits, brokerage fees, licenses and registrations, government taxes, overhead, profit, parking permits, proper disposal of materials, insurance payments. The State will not pay any additional charges beyond the price(s) listed, unless otherwise provided for by law or expressly allowed by the Contract. Prices listed within Exhibit D are maximum prices. These maximum prices shall remain firm for the initial term of the Contract. The Price List may not include any additional terms or conditions. A unit price and a total for the quantity must be stated for each item quoted.

Prices must be quoted in United States currency. Any increase to Contract pricing requires a duly executed amendment to this Contract. Contractor may provide lower pricing at its discretion without requiring a duly executed amendment to the Contract.

[Optional. Instruction: Use when pricing is captured through each SWIFT line included in the solicitation. Transfer the pricing as displayed in the example below.]

SWIFT Line Description Unit Price

1 New 2026 or newer Grand Design Transcend one 161DB Camper Trailer EA $1.00

Discount-off List Pricing. Prices offered for equipment are a percent (%) discount from the Manufacturer’s (Original Equipment Manufacturer – OEM) List Price or Dealer’s List Price. The discount offered must remain firm, and may be increased, during the life of the Contract. After the initial term of the Contract, the manufacturer’s or dealer’s price list may be updated upon mutual agreement by the State and the Contractor through a fully executed amendment.

Product Vendor Cost from

Supplier Discount-off List Offered

Computation State

Contract Price

XYZ Tablet $300.00 3.5% $300.00 – (300 x 0.035) =

$289.50 $289.50

Cost-Plus Pricing. Cost is defined as the actual cost the Contractor pays the supplier for goods or services the State orders, minus any applicable taxes. Only costs specifically detailed in the billing statement, quote, or invoice from the supplier will be subject to the cost-plus percentage detailed on Contract. If a quote is issued, the invoice price cannot exceed the quoted price.

The product purchase price from the supplier must be verifiable with a quote, billing statement, or invoice upon request from the State or Ordering Entity.

The cost-plus pricing must be computed in the same manner as shown in the example below:

Product Vendor Cost from

Supplier Cost Plus %

Offered Computation

State Contract Price

XYZ Tablet $300.00 3.5% $300.00 x 1.035 = $310.50 $310.50

Hourly Rate Pricing. This is the rate(s) detailed in the Contract for each service or category of service provided by Contractor. State will not pay for travel-related expenses, travel time, meals, lodging, or idle time.

Installation Services.

The Contractor must not charge a separate fee for an installation or mounting service. The price for equipment, attachments, or options includes all installation and mounting costs.

The Contractor must apply a charge as a separate line item for installation or mounting services if such service is requested in writing by the ordering entity. The price for equipment, attachments, or options does not include installation or mounting costs unless otherwise indicated in the Contract or Price Schedule.

Prompt Payment Terms.

Invoice Requirements.

Contractor hereby waives the right to enforce any term which contradicts or modifies any term of the solicitation or any Contract that may result, including subsequent amendments to the Contract, or would result in an unencumbered expense if enforced against the state. Contract quote and invoice must contain, at a minimum: [review invoice requirements and modify to fit scope of the project.]

• Customer name

• State Contract number field

• Item/service description

• Item quantity or service hours

• List price [Cost]

• Contract discount [Contract percentage markup]

• Price after discount [Price after cost plus markup]

[Modify or delete the following pricing clauses for construction solicitations as needed to fit the scope of the solicitation.

Discuss with your supervisor if you need to specify the difference between consumable supplies and unique materials for cost-plus.]

Contract Pricing. [Pricing for use with Construction]

[Option 1 – Pricing for use when awarding a one-time construction project as lump sum bid] Contract prices must take into consideration all inherent costs of providing the requested goods or services. The Contractor agrees to pay any and all fees, including, but not limited to: government taxes, overhead, profit, parking permits, proper disposal of materials, insurance payments, licenses, and registrations. The State will not pay any additional charges beyond the price(s) listed in the Contract, unless otherwise provided for by law or expressly allowed by the terms of the Contract.

The Contractor is to include in the response price all applicable State or Federal sales, excise or use tax on all materials, supplies, and equipment that are to be utilized on this project.

The total cost for all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary for [insert name of project]: $[insert the responders total bid price]

[Option 2 – Pricing for use with longer term construction contracts that include multiple price items such as labor, materials, mobilization, or mileage.] Contract prices must take into consideration all inherent costs of providing the requested goods and/or services. The Contractor agrees to pay any and all fees, including: government taxes, overhead, profit, parking permits, proper disposal of materials, insurance payments, licenses and registrations. The State will not pay any additional charges beyond the price(s) listed in the contract, unless otherwise provided for by law or expressly allowed by the terms of this contract.

Labor. The Contractor’s hourly price shall include, but is not limited to, prevailing wage reporting requirements, equipment and tools normally associated with [ ], etc. The certified prevailing wage rates in effect at the time the solicitation is advertised apply for the duration of the contract.

Permits. Permits required by local authorities shall be secured and paid for by the Contractor. The Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual cost of such permits if the cost is itemized and evidence of the permit and its cost is attached to the invoice to the ordering entity.

Materials. Materials purchased through this Contract must be for furnish and installation. Materials will be furnished on a cost-plus percentage markup basis. Cost is defined as the actual cost the Contractor pays the manufacturer/supplier for the goods/services, less any applicable taxes. Only costs specifically detailed in the billing statement, quote, and/or invoice from the supplier will be subject to the cost plus percentage mark-up detailed on Contract. Copies of the supplier’s invoice must be attached to the invoice to the ordering entity.

Contractor pays all freight and adds freight charges to quote/invoice as a separate line item. Freight must be quoted/invoiced as a direct pass through cost. No markup is allowed on freight. Freight charges invoiced may not exceed the quoted price. Upon request by the ordering entity, the Contractor must furnish third party freight quote and/or invoice.

Competitive Pricing. The State reserves the right to require Contractors to secure competitive bids for materials being furnished, or if there are multiple Contractors assigned to a county, the State reserves the right to obtain a written price quote from multiple Contractors. If the Contractor is required to secure competitive bids for materials, the State may request to review documentation to verify that competitive procurement practices have been used.

[Verify the tax requirements that are applicable to the solicitation scope of work, as tax requirements may vary depending on the tasks/trades used to perform the work.]

Taxes.