Four Refrigerated Trailers for DNR

********THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP).*************** Non-electronic and e-mail responses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The response must be submitted in the Supplier Portal no later than the date and time called for in the Finish Time in the Event Details. The State of Minnesota (State) is seeking to establish an ongoing contract with a Contractor(s) to provide four (4) Refrigerated Trailers for the Department of Natural Resources. Two of these trailers must be 16 feet long and two of these trailers must be 8 feet long. All four trailers must be refrigerated for use in storing seedlings. The Contractor(s) must be able to provide these trailers for orders at a contracted rate. The Contractor(s) must also provide adequate staff for customer service, order execution, order support and overall contract management. The State reserves the right to use any Contract that may result from this Solicitation. SUBMITTING QUESTIONS. Questions from prospective Responders regarding this solicitation Must be submitted in writing to jennifer.bartle@state.mn.us no later than March 18, 2025, 3:00 PM CST. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum. Contact regarding this solicitation with any State personnel other than the Buyer listed above may result in rejection of the response. IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES UPLOADING YOUR RESPONSE, YOU MAY CALL THE SWIFT VENDOR HELPLINE AT 651.201.8100, OPTION 2 FOR ASSISTANCE.