D7 Boat motor and trailer

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is seeking to procure a specialized boat, motor, and trailer package for bridge inspection and maintenance purposes in District 7, specifically to be delivered to their Windom, Minnesota facility. The procurement requires a 2024 or 2025 model 16-foot Tracker aluminum flat bottom V-Nose boat with precise specifications including a 21-inch transom height, 16-foot interior depth, and 6-foot beam. The package must include a 40 HP Mercury 4-stroke motor with tiller steering, power tilt and trim, and electric start, along with a matching single-axle trailer. Interested vendors must submit their responses through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by 10:00 AM Central Time on March 3, 2025, with preliminary questions due by January 23, 2025. The contract is anticipated to run from January 2025 to June 2025, with a delivery requirement of February 28, 2025, to the MnDOT D7B Fleet Receiving facility. Suppliers must provide comprehensive pricing that includes all costs, with the ability to purchase incidental miscellaneous parts and accessories up to $5,000 per individual purchase order.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and preference provisions to support diverse businesses, specifically offering a 6% preference for certified targeted group businesses, economically disadvantaged businesses, and veteran-owned businesses. Additional considerations are provided for Minnesota-based small businesses and businesses owned by racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, or those located in economically disadvantaged counties. Vendors must be registered as suppliers in the SWIFT system before contract award and must comply with workforce and equal pay certification requirements, which are triggered for contracts exceeding specific monetary thresholds. Environmental preferences are also integrated, favoring recycled materials when pricing is within 10% of non-recycled alternatives. While no specific total contract value is explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single boat, motor, and trailer package, with payment terms set at net 30 days following undisputed invoice or merchandise delivery. Potential bidders should note that only responses submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal will be accepted, with no fax, email, or printed responses permitted.