21' Boston Whaler Guardian Boat or Equivalent

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure one new 2024 or newer 21' Boston Whaler Guardian 210 lake boat, specifically for the Large Lake Monitoring Program. The solicitation requires a complete package including the boat, a newest model year Mercury 250HP four-stroke motor, and a new 2024 or newer galvanized tandem axle trailer, or an approved equivalent. The boat must meet detailed specifications including specific dimensional requirements, electronics, console design, and fuel capacity specifications. This is a re-bid of a previous solicitation, with responses required to be submitted electronically through the State's SWIFT Supplier Portal by June 6, 2024, at 3:00 PM Central Time. Evaluation criteria will include acceptance of state terms and conditions, total cost, and potential preference points. The desired delivery date for the equipment is October 1, 2024, with the boat to be delivered to the DNR facility located at 1201 E Why 2 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

The solicitation includes provisions for preference points for targeted group businesses, including those owned by veterans, economically disadvantaged, and small or minority-owned enterprises. Responders must be either the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or an authorized dealer of the proposed equipment. The contract term is anticipated to run from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, with an estimated total contract value ranging between $120,000 and $140,000. The State reserves the right to award to a single or multiple responders based on the evaluation criteria. Vendors must provide standard and extended warranties for the equipment, and the contract includes standard state terms related to data practices, intellectual property rights, and audit requirements. Potential bidders with questions can contact the SWIFT Helpline at 651.201.8100, Option 1, for technical support in submitting their proposal through the supplier portal.