Active SLED Opportunity · MINNESOTA · MINNESOTA

    Metro District Employee Days Catering Services

    Issued by Transportation Department
    stateRFPminnesotaSol. 2000018245
    Open · 4d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    4
    due Apr 28, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    minnesota
    state
    NAICS CODE
    722320
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Seeking a contractor for catering services for the 2026 MNDOT Metro District Employee Days Event at Minnesota State Fair Grounds, May 12-13, 2026, with approximately 1100 attendees. Contract term from May 1 to June 30, 2026. Responses must be submitted via SWIFT Supplier Portal.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    2000018245
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    Posted
    Level
    state
    Published Date
    Due Date
    April 28, 2026
    NAICS Code
    722320AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    minnesota
    Agency
    Transportation Department

    Description

    THIS IS A FORMAL EVENT/REQUEST FOR BID. Non-electronic and E-Mail responses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The response must be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal no later than the date and time called for in the Event. - PURPOSE. The purpose of the solicitation is to receive responses and award a contract with a contractor for the catering services for the 2026 MNDOT Metro District Employee Days Event. - The Event is scheduled for May 12 and 13, 2026. MNDOT Metro District anticipates approximately 1100 attendees during the Event. The number of attendees is an estimate only. The State does not guarantee a minimum of meals. Prices listed on the pricing pages are firm and shall not be adjusted if the number attendees falls below the estimate. - The Event is being held at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds North End Event Center. - A responsive responder to this solicitation must be certified to perform catering services within the Minnesota State Fair Grounds by the Minnesota State Agriculture Society. - CONTRACT TERMS. The contract term will be from May 1, 2026, or the date contract execution whichever occurs later, through June 30, 2026. - SUBMITTING QUESTIONS. The deadline for submitting questions is April 22, 2026 at 1:00PM Central Time. Questions must be submitted in writing to Michael Brainard at michael.brainard@state.mn.us. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum. - SWIFT HELP DESK. Responders needing help with registration or assistance navigating the SWIFT system may contact the Vendor Assistance Helpdesk at 651.201.8100 Option 1.

    Key dates

    1. April 28, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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