DNR - 14' and 16' Boat Motor and Trailer Pkg

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure two boat packages for water patrol operations, specifically requesting a 14-foot and a 16-foot Lund WC boat or DNR-approved comparable watercraft. Each boat package must include a Mercury motor (15HP and 25HP respectively) and a matching galvanized roller trailer. The procurement is a formal Request for Bid (RFB) with responses due on March 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. Delivery of the boat packages is scheduled for May 1, 2025, with shipments destined for DNR facilities in Bemidji and Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Bidders must submit responses electronically, with all questions required to be submitted in writing to Sheri Karpenko by the question cutoff date. The boats are intended for patrolling Minnesota waters and must meet detailed specifications outlined in Exhibit C of the sample contract. Vendors must provide comprehensive product documentation and ensure all equipment is new, of current manufacturer production, and compliant with federal and state safety codes.

The solicitation emphasizes diversity and inclusion, encouraging participation from small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and businesses owned by veterans or individuals with substantial physical disabilities. Certified small businesses majority owned and operated by veterans may receive up to a 12% preference, applicable to the first $2,000,000 of the bid. Vendors must be registered in the SWIFT system and complete multi-factor authentication to participate. The state reserves the right to reject any and all responses, with award selection based on compliance with solicitation terms and meeting the specified technical requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract term is set from March 15, 2025, through September 30, 2025, or until all contractual obligations are satisfactorily fulfilled. The procurement includes comprehensive warranty provisions, requiring a minimum one-year warranty for boats and trailers and a two-year warranty for motors. Vendors must also provide training manuals, equipment sales literature, and demonstrate compliance with state regulations regarding product composition and environmental standards.