DNR- Water Tanks Fabricated for AllTracks AT-20

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure six fabricated 150-gallon water tanks specifically designed for AllTrack AT-20 vehicles through an electronic bid process via the SWIFT portal. The tanks must be constructed of 1/2" thick black polypropylene with precise dimensions of 54" wide by 54" long and 14" tall, featuring UV stabilization, nitrogen-welded joints, a combination vent/overflow, manual fill tower, water level indicators, and specific mounting provisions. Bids will be accepted electronically until January 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with all questions required to be submitted by January 7, 2025. Delivery of the tanks is expected by January 31, 2025, to the DNR MR R2 NE Region facility in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Evaluation criteria include meeting technical specifications, with the DNR serving as the final determining authority on vendor compliance. Contractors must provide product documentation, including equipment sales literature and technical data, and are required to conduct preliminary meetings with DNR representatives and provide build process updates with photographs.

The procurement opportunity includes several set-aside and preference provisions, specifically offering up to 12% preference points for certified targeted group businesses, including those owned by veterans, racial minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Preference will also be given to businesses located in economically disadvantaged counties, with particular emphasis on Minnesota-based small businesses. The contract term is scheduled from January 9, 2025, to June 30, 2025, with the DNR limiting vendors to one purchase order each and stipulating that payment will only be made after complete item receipt and approval. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for six water tanks with detailed technical specifications. Brokers' responses will not be accepted, and all proposals must be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal using multi-factor authentication. The opportunity also includes environmental considerations, with preference given to proposals using recycled materials that do not exceed non-recycled materials by more than 10%.