DNR - Lund Fury Boat Packages

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure two Lund Fury 1400 boats for water patrol purposes, specifically requesting one tiller and one SS model with 30HP motors and accompanying trailers. The solicitation is a formal Request for Bid (RFB) that requires electronic submission through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by February 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Each boat package must include comprehensive specifications such as navigation lights, depth finders, vinyl flooring, lockable storage, specific seating configurations, and required safety equipment. The motors must meet 3-star CARB ratings and include power trim, tilt, and electric start capabilities, with delivery locations specified as Bemidji and Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The contract term is anticipated to run from March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, with boat deliveries expected by May 1, 2025. Interested vendors must submit questions in writing to Sheri Karpenko by February 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, and all responses will be evaluated based on compliance with technical specifications and pricing requirements.

The solicitation includes preference programs that provide additional evaluation points for certified businesses, offering 12% preference for targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses, and 6% for eligible DEED/DHS providers. The state reserves the right to award to single or multiple vendors and may accept all or part of any offer. Contractors must be authorized dealers/resellers and are responsible for warranty work, which must be completed within 14 calendar days unless otherwise approved. No subcontracting is permitted under this contract, and vendors must provide a minimum 1-year warranty for boats and trailers and a 2-year warranty for motors. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves the purchase of two boat packages with motors and trailers, suggesting a moderate-scale procurement. The state has implemented multi-factor authentication security requirements for the SWIFT Supplier Portal, which bidders must complete during business hours to ensure their ability to submit responses.