Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018226

Minnesota DNR Solicitation for Raymarine and Humminbird Sonar Units with Installation and Training

This opportunity from the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks sealed bids for advanced sonar units and related services to enhance search and rescue operations. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Contact: Sheri A Karpenko, State Program Administrator, Principle - OEMs and Vendors: - Raymarine (Axiom 2 XL 16, Axiom 2 Pro RVM) - Humminbird (APEX 13 MEGA SI+ Chartplotter) - Products Requested: - 3 units: Raymarine Axiom 2 XL 16 sonar units (no substitutions) - 2 units: Raymarine Axiom 2 Pro RVM sonar units (no substitutions) - 3 units: Humminbird APEX 13 MEGA SI+ Chartplotter with transducer (no substitutions) - All units must include standard equipment and meet detailed technical specifications (e.g., USB-A touch input, Ethernet PoE RayNet ports, HDMI in/out, Bluetooth v4.0, Wi-Fi, 64GB solid state storage, MEGA Live Imaging, built-in GPS, 1920x1080 display) - Services Requested: - Installation of sonar units in three boats (two ThunderJet Luxor 200 or similar, one Lund Tyee 1975) - Equipment training on operation, mounting, removal, safety, and usage (provided at no additional charge if requested) - Installation must occur indoors in a secure facility within 45 miles of 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, MN - Unique or Notable Requirements: - No substitutions or alternate brands/models permitted; only authorized distributors or manufacturer's representatives may bid - Contractor must be located within 45 miles of 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, MN - All storage and processing of information must occur within the United States - Installation and training must be coordinated with the State and completed prior to June 30, 2026, for inclusion in the initial purchase order - Compliance with Minnesota's diversity and inclusion goals and state-specific contract terms - Delivery and Place of Performance: - Delivery to be completed by September 1, 2026 - Installation and training at or near 1200 Warner Road, St. Paul, MN 55106 - Ground freight shipping within the United States - Contract Term: - Effective from April 2026 through June 30, 2027, or until all obligations are fulfilled - Bid Submission: - Bids must be submitted via the Minnesota Supplier Portal; electronic or email responses are not accepted - Prompt payment discounts may be offered

Description

The State of Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources is soliciting formal bids for the purchase of various sonar units to be used for search and rescue efforts. The procurement includes specific models such as the Axiom 2 XL 16, Axiom 2 Pro RVM, and Humminbird APEX 13 MEGA SI+ Chartplotter with transducer, with quantities specified for each. Bidders must submit sealed bids via the Supplier Portal by April 17, 2026, and the items must meet the detailed specifications outlined in Exhibit C of the contract. The contract term is anticipated from April 2026 through June 30, 2027.

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