DNR-New Fesco Hydraulic Lift Fireline Plow
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000018721
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Point of contact
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- Kyle Brent Ballantyne kyle.ballantyne@state.mn.us (651) 259-5468
Updated .
About this opportunity
The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for two new 2026 Fesco RM-900H Hydraulic Lift Fireline Plows with Heavy Duty Fesco Hitches or DNR-approved equivalents, with bids due September 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT. Responses must be submitted electronically through the Supplier Portal (SWIFT); non-electronic submissions will not be accepted.
Eligible businesses certified as targeted group, economically disadvantaged, or veteran-owned receive a 12 percent preference; DEED/DHS providers receive a 6 percent preference. Responders must be either original equipment manufacturers or authorized dealers and, if dealers, must provide either an approved authorization letter on manufacturer letterhead or documentation of listing on the OEM's authorized dealer website.
The scope comprises two units of the specified Fesco model equipped with heavy-duty hitches, meeting detailed technical specifications including 20-inch diameter discs, 24-inch diameter coulter blades with adjustable arms, and hydraulic cylinders configured for installation on a 2025 Caterpillar D2 Fire Dozer. Equipment must include manufacturer statement of origin, titles, and inventory sheets as applicable. Delivery is required to MN DNR Region 1 Headquarters, 2115 Birchmont Beach Road NE, Bemidji, Minnesota 56601-8571 by July 30, 2027 (or soonest available date), with vendors required to contact the delivery site 48 hours prior to arrival. Delivery is a factor in the award decision.
The estimated total contract value is $18,000 to $23,000 for the one-year contract term (September 28, 2026 through September 27, 2027). Pricing must be submitted as firm unit prices in US dollars, FOB destination prepaid with freight included; no sales tax applies. The contractor bears all delivery, inspection, adjustment, parts, labor, and warranty-related costs, including six months parts warranty and 12 months warranty on welds. Payment terms are Net 30 days. Responses remain firm for 180 days from submission.
Opportunity text
THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR BID. Non-electronic and e-mail responses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The response must be submitted in the Supplier Portal no later than the date and time called for in the Finish Time in the Event Details. If portal system problems arise, contact the SWIFT vendor helpline at 651-201-8100 option 1. The State of Minnesota (State) is seeking to purchase two (2) New 2026 Fesco RM-900H Hydraulic Lift Fireline Plow with Heavy Duty Fesco Hitch or DNR Approved Equal. The Contractor(s) must be able to provide two (2) New 2026 Fesco RM-900H Hydraulic Lift Fireline Plow with Heavy Duty Fesco Hitch or DNR approved equal for an order at a contracted rate to the location and specifications listed in Exhibit C of the Contract document. The State reserves the right to use any Contract that may result from this Solicitation. IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES UPLOADING YOUR RESPONSE, YOU MAY CALL THE SWIFT VENDOR HELPLINE AT 651.201.8100, OPTION 1 FOR ASSISTANCE.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Solicitation_Attachments.pdf | ||
| Sample_Contract.pdf | ||
| DNR-New_Fesco_Hydraulic_Lift_Fireline_Plow.pdf | ||
| Solicitation_Content.pdf |
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