Vactor Parts

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) District 6 in Rochester, Olmsted County, is seeking to procure specific Vactor parts for maintenance and repair purposes. The procurement includes 2 units of 510936E-30 RDB Debris Hose (or approved equal), 1 unit of 49236B-30 10" x 55" Hose (or approved equal), 2 units of 46516A-30 Toggle Bolt Clamp (or approved equal), 2 units of 65189-30 Hose end Weld (or approved equal), and 1 unit of 510826-30 DR Belt 10x15 BM (or approved equal). These parts are specifically for a Vactor Model 2100i with Serial Number 19-03V-18229. The procurement requires vendors to have these parts ready for pickup within 100 miles of 2900 48th ST NW, Rochester, MN 55904, with a 10-day delivery window after order receipt. The solicitation was posted on September 9, 2024, with responses due by September 16, 2024, and bidders must submit through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by 9:00 AM Central Time. The contract period is set from August 29, 2024, to September 30, 2024, with a potential one-month extension.

The state has incorporated several diversity and inclusion initiatives for this procurement, including the Small Business Procurement Program, which offers certification for businesses meeting specific ownership, location, and size criteria. MnDOT encourages participation from businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and those with substantial physical disabilities. Bidders are required to disclose their eligibility for these programs and complete various attachments, including non-collusion certifications, organizational conflict of interest disclosures, and veteran-owned preference forms. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract includes provisions for maximum pricing that will remain firm during the initial term. The state reserves the right to accept all or part of an offer, reject all offers, cancel the solicitation, or re-issue the solicitation as deemed appropriate. Pricing will be evaluated on a per-unit basis, with vendors expected to cover all inherent costs including duties, fees, taxes, and overhead.