DNR - New Parker Hydraulic Motors

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure six new Parker hydraulic motors (part number 3707308) or an approved equivalent for use with AT-20 tracked firefighting equipment. The solicitation is a formal Request for Bid (RFB) specifically targeting hydraulic motor suppliers who can meet detailed technical specifications for water pump operations. Bidders must submit their responses electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by February 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with delivery required to the DNR MR R2 NE Region facility in Grand Rapids, Minnesota by May 2, 2025. Potential vendors must provide comprehensive documentation including equipment sales literature, technical data, specifications, and user manuals upon request. Distributors or manufacturer's representatives are required to be either listed on the original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) website as authorized sellers or provide a formal authorization letter confirming their ability to sell the specified products. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us no later than February 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with responses to be provided via addendum.

The solicitation offers a 12% preference to certified Targeted Group (TG), Economically Disadvantaged (ED), and Veteran-Owned businesses, providing opportunities for small and diverse business participation. The procurement falls under Minnesota's Small Business Procurement Program, though it is not designated as a set-aside contract. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract is structured to cover the procurement of six hydraulic motors with an anticipated contract term from February 6, 2025, to June 30, 2025. Pricing must be entered directly into the SWIFT system at the unit line level, with no separate price schedule document permitted. Vendors must provide pricing in US currency, with costs inclusive of all duties, fees, permits, taxes, overhead, profit, and insurance. The state will not add sales tax, as state agencies hold a Direct Payment Authorization Letter. Successful bidders must provide motors that are new, current production models from an authorized dealer or reseller, meeting precise operational specifications including specific operating pressures, motor speeds, and pump requirements.