DNR Itasca State Park Armored Truck

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for armored transportation services for Itasca State Park through solicitation number 2025-644. The primary service requires an armored truck to pick up currency, coins, checks, and traveler's checks from Itasca State Park Headquarters and deliver them to Citizen's National Bank in Park Rapids, Minnesota, with a potential alternate delivery location in Bemidji. Vendors must submit electronic responses through the Swift Portal by March 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with no email or fax submissions accepted. The contract appears to cover a period through April 30, 2026, with a requirement for 96 total pickups during the contract term. Contractors needing assistance with registration or response submission can contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. The DNR will be the final arbiter of vendor specification compliance, and all unit prices must comprehensively include labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and applicable taxes.

The solicitation includes preferences for Minnesota resident vendors and veteran-owned small businesses, with veteran-owned businesses receiving a 12% preference on the first $2 million of the bid. Award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms, with the state reserving the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total based on what is most advantageous. No specific budget range or estimated contract value is explicitly stated in the available documentation. The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations beyond the mentioned preferences for Minnesota and veteran-owned businesses. Vendors must be capable of providing secure, reliable armored transportation services with consistent pickup and delivery capabilities. All responding vendors must thoroughly review attached documents and comply with all event requirements, understanding that non-compliance could result in bid rejection.