MN DNR Espresso Machine Purchase

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conducting a formal Request for Bid (RFB) for the procurement of an Eversys Espresso Machine Enigma E'4s/Classic to be delivered to Pat Tettegouche State Park in Silver Bay, MN. The solicitation, identified as SWIFT Event #2000016872, was posted on March 13, 2025, with bid responses due by March 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT. Potential bidders must submit their responses through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, which requires multi-factor authentication and vendor registration. The procurement includes a trade-in option for an existing LaCimbali M1 Espresso Machine, with the trade-in value to be subtracted from the final bid price. Bidders must provide a new, fully assembled machine with a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty, and all unit prices must include associated costs such as freight, materials, manual, and warranty. The contract term is anticipated to run from March 2025 to December 2025, with the potential for a one-year extension. Interested vendors must submit any questions in writing to Jeeneng.vang@state.mn.us no later than March 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT.

The solicitation emphasizes a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, encouraging participation from small businesses, businesses owned by racial minorities, women, persons with substantial physical disabilities, veterans, and businesses located in economically disadvantaged counties. Bidders are invited to self-identify if they meet these criteria and can receive additional information about the State's Small Business Procurement Program. A veteran-owned business preference of up to 12% is available for certified small businesses majority owned and operated by veterans, applicable to the first $2,000,000 of the bid. The estimated total contract value for one year is $30,000, though this is not a guaranteed minimum or maximum amount. The state reserves the right to reject any and all responses, award to a single or multiple responders, and cancel or re-issue the solicitation as deemed in the best interest of the state. Pricing will be conducted using US Dollars, and vendors must enter bid prices directly in the SWIFT system, with the state holding a Direct Payment Authorization Letter for applicable taxes. Optional prompt payment discounts ranging from 1-5% are also available depending on payment terms.