MN DNR Fish Distribution Tank

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for a Fish Distribution Tank to be delivered to Bemidji, MN, through a formal Request for Bid (RFB) with SWIFT Event # 2000016965. The procurement specifically seeks one 276-gallon aluminum fish distribution tank designed for a one-ton pickup truck with an 8-foot box, featuring a twin-compartment, insulated, double-wall aluminum construction with precise technical specifications including drainage features, air scoop inlets and outlets, oxygen line with flow meters, and agitator ports. The tank must be new, from current manufacturer production, and fully compliant with federal and state safety codes. Interested vendors must submit their responses through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by April 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with all questions to be submitted in writing to Jeeneng.vang@state.mn.us no later than April 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT. The anticipated contract term runs from April 15, 2025, to December 30, 2025, with a potential one-year extension, and delivery is specified to the DNR FAW Bemidji location at 2114 Bemidji Ave, Bemidji, MN 56601-3805.

The state emphasizes diversity and inclusion in this procurement, providing preference points for Minnesota-based small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with substantial physical disabilities. Certified small businesses majority-owned and operated by veterans may receive up to a 12% preference, and the state encourages participation from businesses located in economically disadvantaged counties. The estimated total dollar value for the contract is approximately $20,000, though this is not a guaranteed minimum or maximum amount. Vendors must be registered in the SWIFT system and complete all required attachments, including a cost proposal to be entered electronically. The DNR reserves the right to reject any bids that do not meet specifications and will award the contract to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all terms and conditions. The solicitation also includes environmentally responsible considerations, with prohibitions on certain substances like triclosan, coal tar, and polybrominated diphenyl ether. Vendors encountering submission issues can contact the SWIFT Vendor Helpline at 651.201.8100, Option 1 for assistance.