Airboat and Trailer Packages
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000015643
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
Updated .
About this opportunity
The State of Minnesota, specifically the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is conducting a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure two new 2024 or newer American Air Ranger Rhino LE/SAR Edition airboats with Pleasurecraft Marine Supercharged 600HP motors and two corresponding custom heavy-duty aluminum frame trailers. The procurement is aimed at equipping the DNR to patrol Minnesota waters effectively, with a focus on high-performance marine equipment. Potential vendors must submit their proposals through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by April 18, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. Interested respondents must submit several required attachments, including Responder Declarations, Exceptions to Standard Terms and Conditions, Responder Forms, Specifications, and Qualifications and Experience documentation. The RFP allows for approved equal requests, which must be submitted by Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time, with all questions and requests directed to Elizabeth Huebner via email. Vendors needing technical assistance can contact the Vendor Assistance Helpdesk at 651.201.8100 Option 1 for registration or system navigation support.
The RFP indicates a preference for Minnesota-based small businesses, with preference points awarded to vendors owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with substantial physical disabilities. The estimated total contract value for one year is $210,000.00, though this is not a guaranteed minimum or maximum amount. The anticipated contract term runs from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, with an option to extend for an additional year. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the state reserves the right to negotiate with the highest-scoring respondent and potentially pursue multiple awards. The procurement covers Ramsey County and St. Paul City jurisdictions, with delivery of the boats and trailers required by September 1, 2024, or the soonest possible date thereafter, to a specified DNR location in St. Paul, Minnesota. The contract includes comprehensive requirements for equipment specifications, training, warranty, and service updates, ensuring that the DNR receives high-quality, fully-equipped marine patrol vessels.
Opportunity text
THIS IS A FORMAL EVENT/REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Non-electronic and email responses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The response must be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal no later than the date and time called for in the Event. Your bid is not submitted until you select the 'Submit Bid' button. You will receive a confirmation message when your bid has been submitted. Print and save your confirmation. PURPOSE. The purpose of this solicitation is to procure two (2) new 2024 or newer American Air Ranger Rhino LE/SAR Edition with a Newest model year Pleasurecraft Marine Supercharged 600HP 625FT LB Torque @ 3900 RPMS motor and two (2) new 2024 or newer Custom all welded heavy duty aluminum frame trailer to fit Air Ranger Boat, or approved equal, for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to patrol Minnesota waters. SUBMITTING APPROVED EQUAL REQUESTS. The deadline for submitting requests for approved equal should be emailed to the contact by Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Central Time. Questions must be submitted in writing to Elizabeth Huebner at Elizabeth.Huebner@state.mn.us. All approved equal requests received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum. Other personnel are not authorized to receive approved equal requests regarding this Solicitation. SUBMITTING QUESTIONS. The deadline for submitting questions is Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., Central Time. Questions must be submitted in writing to Elizabeth Huebner at Elizabeth.Huebner@state.mn.us. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum. Other personnel are not authorized to answer questions regarding this Solicitation. SWIFT HELP DESK. Responders needing help with registration or assistance navigating the SWIFT system may contact the Vendor Assistance Helpdesk at 651.201.8100 Option 1. Review the following documents prior to submitting a response: 1. Event Details 2. Solicitation Content 3. Solicitation Attachments 4. Sample Contract You may include supplemental information with your response. Submit all requested documentation, including, but not limited to, the following documents: 1. Attachment A: Responder Declarations 2. Attachment B: Exceptions to State's Standard Terms and Conditions 3. Attachment C: Responder Forms 3a. Veterans Preference Form (If Applicable) 3b. Workforce Certification 4. Attachment F: Specifications 5. Attachment G: Qualifications and Experience
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFP_SampleContractandExhibits_RIF_763.pdf | ||
| rfp_attachments_RIF_763.pdf | ||
| Airboat_and_Trailer_Packages.pdf | ||
| rfp_fy23_RIF_763.pdf |
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