Engine Repair parts and labor 2012 International

The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking parts and labor for repairing a 2012 International 7500 SBA engine, with this procurement opportunity posted on October 9, 2024, and responses due by October 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The contract will cover comprehensive engine repair services, requiring vendors to provide both necessary parts and labor for the vehicle. All responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT portal, with no email or fax submissions accepted. Vendors must be authorized distributors or manufacturer's representatives and provide documentation of their authorization. The repair work must be performed by a certified dealer or service center located within 75 miles of Baxter, Minnesota, and the DNR will be the sole determining factor in assessing whether vendors meet the specified requirements. The contract term is anticipated to run from October 9, 2024, through October 8, 2025, with the DNR issuing only one purchase order per vendor and payment to be made after all items have been received and approved.

The procurement opportunity encourages participation from targeted groups, including economically disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses, with a specific 6% preference available for veteran-owned businesses through a designated form. Vendors can claim this preference by completing Attachment C in the solicitation documents. The state is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in its procurement process. Responders must complete various declarations, including non-collusion certification, organizational conflicts of interest disclosure, and lobbying certification. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract includes maximum pricing for parts and labor. Pricing will be entered directly into the SWIFT procurement system, and trade secret information submitted by responders will be protected. The State reserves the right to award the contract to a single or multiple responders, with prompt payment discounts not being considered in the evaluation process.