DNR - Electrofishing Boat Components

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure specific electrofishing boat components for surveying waters in the Red River Basin, with a strict requirement for Smith-Root equipment and no substitutions allowed. The procurement involves multiple specialized items including one electrofishing control box, right and left side boom kits, an interconnect box for apex booms, two "spider" style anodes, one cathode array, and one Honda EU7000IS generator. This solicitation (SWIFT Event No. 2-16792) is a formal Request for Bid (RFB) that mandates electronic submission through the Supplier Portal, with responses due by March 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Potential bidders must submit any questions in writing to sheri.karpenko@state.mn.us by March 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with responses to be provided via addendum. The contract period is anticipated to run from March 21, 2025, through September 30, 2025, with delivery of components required by June 30, 2025, to the DNR facility in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Vendors must provide detailed specifications and comply with all requirements outlined in the solicitation documents, including providing new, current production models with appropriate warranties.

The state offers significant preference opportunities for diverse businesses, including a 12% preference for certified targeted group businesses, economically disadvantaged businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses owned by racial minorities, women, persons with substantial physical disabilities, or service-disabled veterans. Additional preferences include a 6% consideration for eligible DEED/DHS providers, and environmental preferences for recycled materials when cost differentials do not exceed 10%. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests the procurement is for a specialized scientific equipment set with precise specifications. The state reserves the right to award the contract based on compliance with specifications and potential diversity considerations. Bidders must demonstrate they are either the original manufacturer or an authorized dealer for Smith-Root equipment, and all pricing must be submitted in US currency with all associated costs (including duties, fees, permits, taxes, overhead, and insurance) included. The contract will utilize Net 30 payment terms and requires the contractor to complete any warranty work within 14 calendar days.