DNR UTV Fire Suppression Skid Unit

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure two 75-gallon L-Type UTV Fire Suppression Skid Units through a competitive bidding process posted on May 7, 2025, with responses due by May 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The solicitation, specific to Waseca County, requires electronic submission through the SWIFT portal for deployment by Forestry during wildfires and prescribed burns. The skid units must meet detailed technical specifications, including a Wick 100-4H single stage Pressure Pump with 2.5hp Honda Engine, stainless steel hose reel, and various valved discharges. Delivery is scheduled for May 20, 2025, to the DNR facility in Lake City, Minnesota, with the DNR reserving the right to inspect and reject equipment that does not meet precise requirements. Potential bidders must thoroughly review all attachments, complete the Responders Declaration, and upload a comprehensive price schedule into the SWIFT system. Evaluation will focus on meeting technical specifications, with the DNR serving as the final arbiter of vendor compliance.

The procurement opportunity emphasizes diversity and inclusion, with specific encouragement for participation from small businesses based in Minnesota, including those owned by racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans. The solicitation provides a potential preference of up to 12% for certified small businesses majority owned and operated by veterans. Businesses must be registered as either a bidder or supplier to participate, with a structured registration process outlined in the vendor registration instructions. While the sample contract indicates a nominal unit price of $1.00 per fire suppression skid unit, the actual budget and potential award value are not explicitly detailed. Payment terms are set at Net 30, with funds disbursed after complete and approved equipment delivery. The DNR will issue only one purchase order per vendor, and the contract is set to run from May 16, 2025, to June 30, 2025. Contractors must provide the manufacturer's standard warranty and ensure any current factory recalls or service updates are completed prior to delivery.