DNR New Collapsible Pallet Containers

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure 250 new collapsible pallet containers for use at the Badoura Nursery in Akeley, Minnesota. The solicitation, identified as SWIFT Event #2000016869, requires vendors to provide high-density polyethylene containers with specific dimensions of 48" x 45" x 34", capable of supporting 2,000 lbs and featuring two drop doors. The containers must be collapsible to a height of 12.7" and meet detailed specifications outlined in Exhibit C of the solicitation documents. Bid responses are due by 2:00 PM Central Time on March 21, 2025, with an anticipated contract term from March 31, 2025, to June 30, 2025. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, and vendors must comply with multi-factor authentication security measures. The DNR will be the final arbiter of whether vendors meet the specified requirements, and only one purchase order will be issued per vendor. Delivery of the containers is expected by March 26, 2025, to the Badoura Nursery location.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference opportunities for diverse businesses, including options for minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and businesses owned by individuals with substantial physical disabilities. Potential bidders can receive preference points for being a targeted group business, an economically disadvantaged business, or a veteran-owned business. The state has additional environmental considerations, prohibiting products containing substances like triclosan, coal tar, and polybrominated diphenyl ether, with specific restrictions on PFAS-containing products effective January 1, 2025. The contract is priced at $1.00 per pallet container, with the total procurement value estimated at $250 for the 250 containers. Payment terms are set at Net 30, with funds disbursed after all items are received and approved. The DNR reserves the right to award the contract to a single or multiple responders and will conduct pre-delivery inspections to ensure the containers meet all specified quality, workmanship, and construction standards.