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Minnesota DNR Solicits Adaptive Cross Country Sit-Ski Sets for Accessibility Expansion

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for adaptive cross country sit-ski sets to improve accessibility on groomed ski trails. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Contact: Cherri Neuschwander, State Program Administrator, Sr. - OEMs and Vendors: - Enabling Technologies (explicitly specified as OEM) - Equivalent products from other OEMs may be proposed if approved by DNR - Products Requested: - 7 Enabling Technologies Kiwi Adult Sit-Ski sets (with bindings, skis, and 2 sets of poles) - 7 Enabling Technologies Youth Kiwi Sit-Ski sets (with bindings, skis, and 2 sets of poles) - Total: 14 adaptive sit-ski sets (each set includes skis, bindings, and poles) - Adaptive ski poles: 28 sets (distributed across delivery locations) - Product Details: - Adult sets: Seat Adult XL 17, removable push bar, telescoping pull handles - Youth sets: Seat width 12, removable push bar, telescoping pull handles - All equipment must be new, fully assembled, and meet DNR specifications or be approved equivalents - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery to seven specified Minnesota locations - Bids must be submitted via Minnesota Supplier Portal - Vendors must provide currently advertised production models - Compliance with Minnesota's diversity, inclusion, and environmentally responsible procurement policies - Product documentation may be required upon request - Estimated Contract Value: - $30,000 to $49,000 - Period of Performance: - Contract anticipated from September through June of the following year, with option to extend up to one additional year - Delivery required by December (or soonest available date) - Competing OEMs and Products: - Equivalent adaptive sit-ski sets from other manufacturers may be proposed - Notable competitors include DynAccess, Praschberger, and other adaptive ski equipment OEMs

Description

The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking to purchase fourteen new adaptive cross country Sit Skis, including seven Enabling Technologies Kiwi Adult Sit-Ski sets and seven Enabling Technologies Youth Kiwi Sit-Ski sets, each with bindings, skis, and two sets of poles or DNR approved equal. The procurement aims to expand visitor accessibility to groomed cross-country ski trails. The contract term is anticipated from September 10, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with an option to extend for up to one additional year. Bidders must submit their responses through the Supplier Portal by September 9, 2026, 2:00 PM CT, and questions must be submitted by September 4, 2026, 2:00 PM CT.

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