DNR- in-situ rugged troll data loggers

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure forty-three (43) In-situ Rugged Troll data loggers, three (3) In-Situ Rugged Baro Troll devices, and two (2) associated docking stations through a formal Request for Bid (RFB) solicitation. The procurement is specifically targeting scientific monitoring equipment for the DNR Fisheries and Wildlife office located in Baudette, Minnesota, with a strict requirement for no product substitutions and compliance with precise technical specifications. Vendors must be authorized dealers or resellers and provide the most current advertised production model, with equipment constructed from specific materials including titanium, acetal, and fluoroelastomer. The solicitation (SWIFT Event No. 2000017105) was issued on May 1, 2025, with responses due by May 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. Potential bidders must submit any questions in writing to Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us no later than May 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with the anticipated contract period running from May 10, 2025, to June 30, 2025.

The state of Minnesota has implemented diversity and inclusion considerations for this procurement, encouraging participation from small businesses, businesses owned by racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and those located in economically disadvantaged counties. Potential vendors may be eligible for a veteran-owned business preference of up to 12% in the procurement process. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract requires all pricing to include inherent costs such as duties, custom fees, permits, licenses, taxes, overhead, and profit. The state reserves the right to award the contract to a single or multiple responders and will only accept submissions through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. Vendors must complete all required attachments, including Responder Declarations, Pricing Schedules, and Veteran-Owned Preference Forms. Strict compliance is expected, with the state emphasizing that no additional charges beyond the listed prices will be accepted without a formal contract amendment. Potential bidders must be registered in the SWIFT system and comply with multi-factor authentication requirements implemented on October 16, 2022.