DNR - 18' All-welded Aluminum Work Boat pkg

The State of Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure a comprehensive 18' all-welded aluminum work boat package through a formal Request for Bid (RFB) with SWIFT Event No. 2-17101. The procurement specifically calls for one flat bottom, V-bow work boat with a square nose, including a 60HP Mercury outboard motor and a single-axle galvanized roller trailer, designed to tow and move fishing piers on Minnesota waters. The boat must meet precise specifications outlined in Exhibit C of the sample contract, including construction from 0.125-inch thick aluminum, painted OD green, with specific deck and storage configurations. Interested vendors must submit their bids through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by May 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with all questions to be submitted to sheri.karpenko@state.mn.us no later than May 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT. The anticipated contract term runs from May 10, 2025, through September 30, 2025, with a delivery deadline of October 17, 2025, to the DNR MR R2 NE REGION in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

The solicitation emphasizes diversity and inclusion, offering preferences for Minnesota-based small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with substantial physical disabilities. Vendors can receive up to a 12% preference on state procurement if they qualify as a veteran-owned business. Bidders must be registered in the SWIFT system and provide comprehensive product documentation upon request. The state reserves the right to reject any and all responses, award to single or multiple responders, and cancel or re-issue the solicitation. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement requires vendors to provide detailed pricing through the SWIFT system, with expectations of meeting stringent technical specifications for the boat, motor, and trailer. The contract includes comprehensive warranty provisions, with minimum coverage of 1 year for boats and trailers and 2 years for motors, and requires close collaboration during the build process, including pre-build consultations and real-time final review before delivery.