Purchase two (2) Skandic Snowmobiles

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ #180000000835) for the procurement of two 2018 or newer SkiDoo Skandic 900 ACE SWT snowmobiles to be delivered to the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon, Michigan. The procurement specifically requires the snowmobiles to include several mandatory options: front bumper, rear bumper, 2-inch rear hitch, and 2-inch drawbar. Vendors must be factory-authorized franchised dealers and provide service locations near the deployment site. The solicitation mandates a one-year manufacturer's warranty, with third-party transferred warranties explicitly not acceptable. Key procurement timeline dates include August 15, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. for question submissions, August 17, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. for question responses, and a bid submission deadline of August 23, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. EST. Pricing must comprehensively include delivery costs, and payment terms are structured as net 45 days with potential quick payment discount options for vendors.

The RFQ does not explicitly indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Vendor qualifications are primarily focused on being a factory-authorized franchised dealer with appropriate service capabilities. The solicitation covers Presque Isle County and is issued by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, suggesting this is a localized procurement for state park operational equipment. While a precise budget range is not specified, the procurement involves two specialized snowmobiles with specific equipment requirements. Vendors must be prepared to notify DNR four business days prior to delivery and understand that invoicing is only permitted after DNR's formal acceptance of the equipment. The procurement appears to be a straightforward equipment acquisition aimed at maintaining operational capabilities for state park winter maintenance and patrol activities.