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Minnesota DNR seeks eight all-terrain mobility chairs for state parks

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking eight all-terrain mobility chairs for visitor use at Minnesota State Parks. - Government buyer: State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR); solicitation contact: Sheri A. Karpenko. - OEMs and specified models: - Extreme Motus — five All-Terrain Large Size attendant-pushed chairs. - GRIT — three Freedom Chair Pro self-propelled, lever-powered chairs. - Requested quantities and destinations: - Five Extreme Motus chairs: one each for Big Stone Lake, Fort Ridgely, Glendalough, Gooseberry Falls, and Jay Cooke State Parks. - Three GRIT Freedom Chair Pro units: one each for Big Stone Lake, Itasca, and Lake Shetek State Parks. - DNR-approved comparable models may be offered if they meet the specifications; the purchase is for new, non-motorized chairs suited to unpaved and uneven outdoor terrain. - Notable requirements: Both chair types have a 250-pound capacity and require safety tethers and parking brakes. The attendant-pushed chair specifications include balloon tires, independent rear-wheel disc brakes, a five-point harness, and a folding or removable-wheel design. The self-propelled chair specifications include a manual lever drivetrain, self-braking lever system, quick-release disassembly, anti-tip bars, and a chest harness. - Unit pricing must include shipping, training, and standard equipment. Delivery is required to the specified parks.

Description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for new all-terrain mobility chairs for use in Minnesota State Parks. The chairs are intended for trails, sand, snow, and other outdoor environments, and must meet the specifications in Exhibit C of the sample contract; comparable models may be offered for State approval. The bid schedule includes five Extreme Motus All-Terrain Large Size chairs and three GRIT Freedom Chair Pro units, with delivery to specified state parks. Bidders may bid on all or some items, and responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal.

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