Deep Trekker DTG3

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is seeking to procure one Deep Trekker DTG3 Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) through a formal Request for Bid (RFB) solicitation. The procurement is specifically for a submarine ROV with a 4K camera and associated accessories, including a 7" LCD handheld controller, BRIDGE software, 75M tether, tether reel, Pelican case, and auxiliary equipment like lighting and a laser scaler. The ROV must have a 200M depth rating and will be delivered to MnDOT's District 2 location at 3920 Hwy 2 West in Bemidji, Minnesota. The bid solicitation was posted on April 9, 2025, with responses due by 2:00 PM Central Time on April 18, 2025. Bidders are required to submit their proposals exclusively through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, with no email or non-electronic submissions accepted. MnDOT will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder who meets all specifications and terms, with the contract term anticipated to run from April 2025 to June 2025. Evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and overall responsiveness to the solicitation requirements.

The solicitation includes provisions for diversity and inclusion, with preferences for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with substantial physical disabilities. Specifically, there is a veteran-owned business preference of up to 12% applicable to the first $2,000,000 of the bid. The estimated total contract value ranges from $12,000 to $14,000, though this is not a guaranteed minimum or maximum amount. Potential bidders must be registered on the SWIFT Supplier Portal, which now requires multi-factor authentication, and those registered only as bidders must complete full supplier registration before being awarded the contract. Vendors needing assistance can contact the SWIFT Contractor Assistance Helpdesk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. The state reserves the right to award items separately or in groups, depending on what is most advantageous. The procurement includes a 1-year manufacturer's warranty for the ROV, and bidders must disclose any potential organizational conflicts of interest and certify the accuracy of their responses.