MN DNR Parking Lot Wood Post

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for Parking Lot Wood Posts through a formal Request for Bid (RFB) process for its Division of Fish and Wildlife. The procurement involves purchasing two specific wood post types: 50 units of 8' x 20' POLE T CCA .60 and 114 units of 8"-10" x 6' POST T CCA .60, to be delivered to the DNR FAW Carlos Avery Wildlife location in Forest Lake, MN. The solicitation, identified as SWIFT Event #2000017125, requires all bids to be submitted through the Supplier Portal, with strict instructions that non-electronic and email responses will not be accepted. The bid event is open from May 5, 2025, at 3:52 PM to May 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, with a mandatory deadline for questions of May 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT. Potential bidders must provide new, current production equipment with a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty, and all installation and mounting costs must be included in the unit price. The contract term is from May 15, 2025, to December 30, 2025, with a potential one-year extension option.

The solicitation emphasizes 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. Vendors must complete several required attachments, including Responder Declarations, Pricing forms, and Additional Information documents. There is a potential 12% preference for certified small businesses majority owned and operated by veterans. The estimated total contract value for one year is $15,000, though this is not guaranteed as a minimum or maximum amount. The state reserves multiple rights in the procurement process, including the ability to reject all responses, waive informalities, require demonstrations, and award to single or multiple responders based on what serves the state's best interests. Bidders must comply with all specifications detailed in the solicitation's exhibits and submit required documentation, including potential Veterans Preference Forms. The contract is not exclusive and does not guarantee minimum or maximum usage, with invoices requiring specific detailed documentation.