Handicare Avero Motion-Reclining Tubs (or equal)

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to procure two Handicare Avero Motion-Reclining Tubs (or approved equivalent) for the Minnesota Veterans Home located in Silver Bay, Lake County. The procurement specifically requires tubs with multiple advanced accessories, including a cable remote control, automatic tub filling/water stop, air-jet-whirl system, disinfection system, and an emergency function for power failure scenarios. The Request for Bid (RFB) was posted on April 30, 2024, with responses due by 10:00 AM Central Time on May 10, 2024, through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. Potential bidders must submit comprehensive pricing that includes shipping costs to 56 Outer Drive, Silver Bay, MN, with the tubs expected to be delivered by June 28, 2024. The anticipated contract term runs from May 13, 2024, to September 30, 2024, and bidders must be registered as either a supplier or bidder to participate in the solicitation. Bidders are required to enter their pricing directly into the SWIFT system and provide a specific delivery timeframe after order receipt.

The state has implemented diversity and inclusion components for this procurement, offering preferences to small, minority, woman, veteran, and disability-owned businesses in Minnesota through the state's Small Business Procurement Program. Specifically, veteran-owned small businesses may claim a preference of up to 12% if they are majority owned and operated by veterans. Non-Minnesota contractors may be subject to additional requirements, including potential surety deposit obligations and withholding provisions. The estimated total contract value ranges between $35,000 and $40,000, with maximum unit prices established for each line item. Suppliers must submit bids in US Dollars and comply with all specified requirements. The procurement allows for equivalent products, giving bidders some flexibility in meeting the technical specifications for the motion-reclining tubs while maintaining the core functional requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.