DNR Repair International 7500 2012

The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for repair, parts, and service work on a 2012 International 7500 vehicle, with bids due September 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time (extended from September 15 by Addendum 1).

Only certified dealers or service centers within 75 miles of the vehicle's current location at 8342 Industrial Park Road, Baxter, Minnesota 56425 are eligible to bid. Targeted group businesses (minority, women, veteran, or economically disadvantaged), DEED-eligible providers, and DHS-eligible providers receive preference points equal to 12 percent and 6 percent of total available points, respectively.

The scope includes procurement and installation of a new MX 10 engine, oil cooler, sensors, hoses, seals, clamps, filters, bulk oil, transmission fluid, and extended life premix, plus diagnostic and repair labor. All work must be completed by November 15, 2026 and delivered to the DNR MR R1 NW Region facility at 2115 Birchmont Beach Road NE, Bemidji, Minnesota 56601-8571. The State reserves the right to use any resulting contract.

Estimated contract value ranges from $30,000 to $48,000 for the initial term. The contract is effective September 16, 2026 or upon obtaining all required state signatures, whichever is later, and expires June 30, 2027 or upon satisfactory fulfillment of obligations, whichever occurs first. The contract may be extended for up to an additional 12 months in increments determined by the State. All pricing must be quoted in United States currency on a firm basis and is FOB Destination, prepaid and allowed with freight included. Payment terms follow Minnesota Statute 16A.124 (30 days following receipt of undisputed invoice).

Bidders must submit responses electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal only; non-electronic and email responses will not be accepted. Bids must include hourly labor rates, repair time frame after receipt of order, available prompt pay discounts, and line-item pricing for parts, labor, and miscellaneous shop supplies. Questions are due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time to Cherri Neuschwander at Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us; responses will be provided via addendum. Responses remain firm for 180 days.