DNR safety helmets, visor kits, ear protection
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016804
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Denise M. Katchmark denise.katchmark@state.mn.us (651) 259-5547
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About this opportunity
The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a formal Request for Bid (RFB) for safety equipment, specifically seeking to procure 90 orange and 2 white Kask Zenith safety helmets, 83 Zenith X Ear Defenders SC2 in yellow, and 82 Zenith Metal Mesh Visor Kits (or DNR-approved equivalents) for use at Tettegouche State Park in Silver Bay, MN. The procurement requires vendors to be authorized dealers or resellers, with all items being new and including a one-year comprehensive warranty covering inspections, adjustments, parts, labor, and related charges. Responses must be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by March 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with delivery required by May 1, 2025. Prospective bidders may submit questions via email to Denise Katchmark no later than March 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with answers to be provided through an addendum. The evaluation criteria include preferences for targeted group businesses, with 12% of available points allocated to disadvantaged businesses and 6% to veteran-owned businesses.
The solicitation includes specific provisions for small business procurement, providing opportunities for Minnesota-based businesses owned by racial minorities, women, persons with substantial physical disabilities, veterans, or businesses located in economically disadvantaged counties. Vendors must be registered in the SWIFT system as either a bidder or supplier and submit all required attachments, including Attachments A through D. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement includes detailed pricing requirements mandating that unit prices include all delivery costs, with no additional charges permitted. The contract prohibits subcontracting and requires all warranty work to be performed within Minnesota unless otherwise agreed upon. Pricing will remain firm for the initial contract term, with any potential increases requiring a formal amendment. Vendors must use multi-factor authentication for the SWIFT Supplier Portal and are advised to set up access during business hours to avoid submission complications.
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. The State of Minnesota (State) is seeking to purchase safety helmets, visor kits, and ear protection for the DNR. The Contractor(s) must be able to provide these items at a contracted rate to the location(s) listed in Exhibit C of the Sample Contract document. The State reserves the right to use any bid that may result from this Solicitation. SUBMITTING QUESTIONS. Questions from prospective Responders regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to Denise Katchmark at denise.katchmark@state.mn.us no later than March 7, 2025, 2:00 PM CT. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum attached within this bid request. Contact regarding this solicitation with any State personnel other than the Buyer listed may result in rejection of the response. IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES UPLOADING YOUR RESPONSE, YOU MAY CALL THE SWIFT VENDOR HELPLINE AT 651.201.8100, OPTION 1 FOR ASSISTANCE. REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR RESPONSE: 1. RFP Content 2. RFP Attachments 3. RFP Sample Contract Responders must submit all attachments as requested. Please enter all prices proposed into the SWIFT system under each line item by delivery location.
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