MN DNR Bear Proof Small Food Storage Locker

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conducting a formal Request for Bid (RFB) to procure seventeen (17) Bear Proof Small Food Storage Lockers specifically for Pat Lake Maria State Park in Monticello, MN. The solicitation seeks BearSaver FS15 small food storage lockers in Forest Brown color, each with a 15 cubic foot capacity, weighing 201 lbs, and measuring 28 inches wide by 43 inches high by 28 inches long. The lockers must be constructed of galvannealed steel with UV-resistant powder coating and zinc-coated hardware, designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions. Interested vendors must submit their responses through the SWIFT Supplier Portal no later than April 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with any questions required to be submitted in writing to Jeeneng.vang@state.mn.us by the same date and time. The contract term is anticipated to run from April 30, 2025, to December 30, 2025, with potential extension for an additional year. Evaluation criteria will likely include compliance with technical specifications, pricing, delivery capabilities, and manufacturer warranty terms.

The procurement opportunity includes significant preferences for diverse businesses, specifically encouraging responses from small businesses based in Minnesota, businesses owned by racial minorities, women, persons with substantial physical disabilities, veterans, or businesses located in economically disadvantaged counties. Veteran-owned businesses may receive up to a 12% preference in the procurement process. The estimated total dollar value for the one-year contract is approximately $25,000, though this is not a guaranteed minimum or maximum amount. Bidders must be registered in the SWIFT system, complete all required attachments, and provide a comprehensive cost proposal that includes freight and shipping costs. The state reserves multiple rights in the procurement process, including the ability to reject any or all responses, waive informalities, and award contracts by location or item. Importantly, the lockers must be new, fully assembled, and include a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty, with delivery specified to the MN DNR location at 11411 Clementa Ave NW, Monticello, MN 55362.