DNR - 19' Boat with 225HP Motor and Trailer

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure two 19' boats with 225HP motors and trailers for water patrol purposes through a competitive solicitation. The specific requirements include new 2025 or newer Lund Tyee 1975 Sport boats (or DNR-approved comparable models), Mercury 225XL Pro XS DTS 4-stroke motors, and galvanized roller trailers sized appropriately for the boats and motors. Vendors must submit electronic responses through the SWIFT portal by January 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with delivery expected by May 1, 2025, to two DNR regional locations: one in Grand Rapids and another in St. Paul, Minnesota. Evaluation criteria include compliance with detailed specifications outlined in the RFP, vendor registration status in the SWIFT system, and the ability to meet all technical requirements as determined by DNR. Potential bidders must be authorized distributors or representatives of the original equipment manufacturer, with broker responses being explicitly prohibited. The contract term is anticipated to run from February 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, or until all contractual obligations are fulfilled.

The solicitation includes provisions for small business participation and certification in Minnesota's Small Business Procurement Program, offering preferences for businesses that are Minnesota-based, minority-owned, woman-owned, owned by persons with substantial physical disabilities, veteran-owned, or located in economically disadvantaged counties. Specifically, certified veteran-owned small businesses may receive up to a 12% preference, applying to the first $2 million of the bid. Environmental preferences are also considered, with recycled material options receiving favorable consideration when they do not exceed non-recycled materials by more than 10%. The DNR will issue only one purchase order per vendor, with payment to be made after all items have been received and approved, and no partial payments will be allowed. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves two complete boat packages with motors and trailers, suggesting a substantial investment. Vendors must provide manufacturer warranties of at least one year for boats and trailers and two years for motors, with warranty work expected to be completed within 14 days unless otherwise approved by the DNR.