Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018802

Minnesota DNR solicitation for 104 trekking pole sets and tip protectors

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is soliciting 104 trekking pole sets for delivery to its St. Paul location. - Government buyer: State of Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR); procurement office: Office of State Procurement (OSP). The solicitation identifies Cherri Neuschwander as a contact. - OEM/reference product: Black Diamond Trail trekking poles, model BD1100456053ALL1, and tip protectors, model BD1120790000ALL1. DNR-approved equivalents may be offered; no part number is specified for an equivalent. - Products and quantities: 104 sets of trekking poles with baskets and tip protection, plus 104 tip-protector items as separately listed. The reference poles are three-piece adjustable aluminum poles with external level locks, EVA foam or equivalent grips, adjustable straps, and a usable length of 100–140 cm (39–56 inches). - Notable requirements: Products must be new and meet Exhibit C specifications. Each set must include a pair of poles and baskets, with rubber tip covers if the poles do not have rubberized tips. A minimum two-year warranty is required. Responders must identify the offered make and model, provide delivery timing, and state warranty coverage; the solicitation also requests repair turnaround information after receipt of order and OEM or authorized-dealer status. - Performance and value: This is a one-time product purchase with delivery requested by the specified delivery deadline or the soonest available date. The anticipated contract term is approximately eight months, with an option to extend for up to 12 additional months. Estimated value: $7,000–$17,000.

Description

The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for 104 new Black Diamond trekking pole sets with tips and baskets, or DNR-approved equivalents. The contractor must provide the sets at a contracted rate to the specified location and according to Exhibit C specifications. Responses must be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal; email and non-electronic submissions will not be accepted. The stated estimated contract value for one year is $7,000 to $17,000, and the anticipated contract term runs from November 4, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with an option to extend for up to one additional year.

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