DNR LED Polaris Snowmobiles

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of sixteen Polaris snowmobiles to support emergency lighting and field operations across varying snow conditions. The solicitation specifies seven 2019/2020 Polaris Switchback Pro S 600 snowmobiles with 137-inch tracks for low snowfall areas, five 2019/2020 Polaris Switchback Assault 600 snowmobiles with 144-inch tracks for all-trail conditions, and four 2019/2020 Polaris SKS 800 snowmobiles with 155-inch tracks for high snowfall areas. All units must be equipped with electric start, Cleanfire engines, black side panels, Walker-Evans shocks, and Polaris message center gauges. Bidders must be authorized Polaris dealers and distributors, provide one-year manufacturer written warranties, include owner's manuals with proposals, and deliver on an F.O.B. Destination basis to the DNR emergency lighting contractor in the Detroit, Michigan area. Pricing must include dealer drop shipping, with invoicing permitted upon DNR acceptance and payment due within forty-five days. Bids are due on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., with Lisa Crozier-Green (CrozierGreenL@michigan.gov) serving as the sole point of contact. The DNR acknowledges that requested quantities may exceed dealer inventory and will consider awarding to multiple vendors, with preference given to 2019/2020 models, followed by 2018 models and earlier model years if necessary.

The State of Michigan provides preference consideration for qualified disabled veterans under Michigan law, and bidders seeking this designation must provide appropriate documentation of service and service-connected disability status. Bidders may propose alternate models or model years only if requested inventory exceeds availability and must clearly detail such alternates with supporting specifications; the State reserves the right to accept or reject bids for alternate models. The RFQ specifies that if discrepancies exist between quoted amounts in the RFQ document and those entered in the SIGMA VSS system, the lower amount will be used for evaluation purposes. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in this procurement opportunity. While a specific budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation, the total contract value will depend on final unit pricing and the quantity awarded to selected vendors, though the procurement covers sixteen snowmobiles with comprehensive equipment specifications and warranty requirements.