DNR - Boat Motor 175HP with Installation

The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure a 175HP Suzuki DF 175 ATX5 or approved comparable outboard motor for installation on a 2019 Alumacraft Trophy 185 boat, specifically for long-term resource monitoring purposes in Mississippi River and Minnesota waters. The procurement is located in Wabasha County and requires the selected vendor to be within 30 miles of 1801 South Oak Street, Lake City, MN 55041. All responses must be electronically submitted through the SWIFT portal by August 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with an anticipated contract term from August 29, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The successful vendor will be responsible for removing the existing motor, packaging it for long-term storage, and installing the new motor by September 13, 2024. DNR will be the sole determining factor in evaluating whether vendors meet the specified requirements, with installation date being a key factor in award decisions. The procurement explicitly states that only one purchase order will be issued per vendor, and payment will be made after all items are received and approved, with no partial payments permitted.

The solicitation indicates a preference for targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses, as allowed by Minnesota state law. A Veteran-Owned Business Preference form is included in the solicitation attachments, suggesting potential advantageous consideration for qualifying businesses. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the solicitation provides a Vendor Registration Quick Reference Guide to assist potential bidders in registering on the SWIFT Supplier Portal. The contract does not specify a precise budget range, but funding is dependent on paying the invoice by September 30, 2024. The DNR requires the vendor to provide standard manufacturer warranties, with options for additional coverage, and to include all training necessary for equipment operation. No specific set-aside percentages or mandatory small business participation requirements are explicitly outlined in the provided documentation. The procurement appears to be competitively bid, with the primary evaluation criteria focused on meeting technical specifications, proximity to the installation location, and ability to complete the motor replacement and installation by the specified deadline.