DNR UTV Fire Suppresion Skid Unit Rebid

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conducting a solicitation for two UTV fire suppression skid units to be deployed for wildfire and prescribed burn management. The procurement is specifically for 75-gallon L-Type UTV Fire Suppression Skid Units, which will be delivered to DNR locations in Lake City and Preston, Minnesota. The solicitation was posted on May 23, 2025, with responses due by June 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time, and the anticipated contract term runs from June 4, 2025, to June 30, 2025. Vendors must submit responses electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, adhering to new multi-factor authentication requirements. The skid units must include specific components such as a Wick 100-4H single stage Pressure Pump, 2.5hp Honda Engine, stainless steel hose reel, 100ft of lightweight reel hose, and various valved discharges. DNR will be the final determinant of whether vendors meet the specified requirements, and only one purchase order will be issued per vendor.

The solicitation emphasizes diversity and inclusion, offering preferences for Minnesota-based small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with substantial physical disabilities. Specifically, there is potential for up to a 12% preference for certified small businesses that are majority owned and operated by veterans, applicable to the first $2,000,000 of the bid. Vendors must be authorized dealers or resellers and comply with state regulations, including restrictions on prohibited substances and requirements for distributor or manufacturer representatives. The state reserves the right to reject any and all responses and may award to a single or multiple responders. While the contract lists a nominal pricing of $1.00 per unit, this price includes all associated costs such as freight, materials, components, Short Modular Multi Use Tray, manual, and warranty. The procurement aligns with environmental purchasing preferences, and bidders are required to provide comprehensive product documentation and complete all necessary attachments, including Responder Declarations and Responder Forms.