New Camper Trailer or approved Eq

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for a one-time purchase of a new 2026 or newer Grand Design Transcend-One Model 161DB camper trailer or DNR-approved equivalent, with responses due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time through the SWIFT portal. Veteran-owned small businesses certified by the Office of Equity in Procurement or verified by the U.S. Small Business Administration receive a preference of up to 12% on bids up to $2 million; eligible DEED/DHS providers receive a 6% preference.

The trailer must meet comprehensive specifications including a minimum 23-foot length, 10-foot-6-inch exterior height, sleeping capacity for up to 7 persons, a kitchen with 2+ burner range/cooktop with oven, microwave, and mini fridge, climate control (air conditioning and heat), bathroom with foot-flush toilet and walk-in shower, water heater, carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, dead bolt lock, and DOT-compliant safety features. The unit must include stainless steel bearing buddies or equivalent for trailer hubs, waterproof LED lighting meeting federal and DOT standards, a matching spare tire and wheel, dual safety restraints, a rated tongue jack, and DOT-compliant conspicuity tape. The vendor must be an authorized dealer and provide a minimum one-year warranty covering all warranty work at no additional cost to the state.

Delivery is required by December 31, 2026 to the Bemidji location (2115 Brichmont Beach Road, Bemidji, MN 56601) on an FOB Destination basis with all delivery costs included in the contract price. The contract term runs from September 22, 2026 through September 21, 2027. Payment is made within 30 days of receipt of an undisputed invoice and satisfactory acceptance by DNR's Authorized Representative, with no partial payments permitted. The state will issue only one purchase order per vendor. Non-Minnesota contractors are subject to an 8% withholding requirement on cumulative payments exceeding $50,000 unless exempted. Minnesota environmental procurement preferences apply, prohibiting products containing triclosan, coal tar, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, and intentionally added PFAS as of January 1, 2025. Vendor responses remain firm for 90 days pending state acceptance or rejection.