SLED Opportunity · MINNESOTA · MINNESOTA
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RFP for ligature-resistant fixtures for behavioral health environments for Minnesota State Agencies and CPV members. Contract period March 2026 to February 2028 with options to extend. Orders placed as needed. Submission via SWIFT Supplier Portal only.
*****THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Fax responses and non-electronic responses will NOT be accepted. All responses must be submitted on-line through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the Event Due Date and Time. Late responses will not be accepted. Visit the SWIFT Supplier Portal @ mn.gov/supplier***** PURPOSE: The purpose of this REBID Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish contracts for ligature-resistant fixtures designed for behavioral health environments, available to Minnesota State Agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) members. Orders to be placed on an as-needed basis, quantities varying depending on demand. CONTRACT VALUE: The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is $50,000.00 to $75,000.00. However, this shall not be construed as either the minimum or maximum amount. It shall also be understood and accepted by the responder that any quantities shown in this solicitation are estimated quantities only and impose no obligation upon the State either minimum or maximum. CONTRACT PERIOD: The term of this contract is anticipated to be from March 1, 2026 to February 29, 2028, with the option to extend up to an additional three (3) years in increments determined by the State. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: Questions must be submitted in writing to cassandra.m.jensen@state.mn.us by 3:00 PM Central Time, January 14, 2026. All questions received by the due 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 the rejection of the response. OPTIONAL VIRTUAL PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING: An optional virtual pre-proposal meeting will take place on January 13, 2026 from 2:00 - 3:00 P.M. Central Time. Contact Cassandra Jensen at cassandra.m.jensen@state.mn.us prior to 11:00 A.M. January 13, 2026 to register to attend the optional pre-proposal meeting and obtain information for how to access the virtual meeting For questions about the SWIFT Vendor Supplier Portal, please contact the Vendor Help Desk at 651-201-8100 Option 1, and then Option 1. Responders shall include the following documents in their submissions if offering products only: 1. Attachment A: Responder Declarations 2. Attachment B: Exceptions to State's Standard Terms and Conditions 3. Attachment D: Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration Page 4. Exhibit B: Insurance Requirements (COI) 5. Exhibit D: Price Schedule 5.1 Exhibit D, Supplement 1: Sample Invoice and Sample Quote 6. Exhibit F: Product Catalog 7. Exhibit G: OEM, Authorized Distributor or Representative Documentation Responders shall include the following documents in their submissions if offering products and installation services: 1. Attachment A: Responder Declarations 2. Attachment B: Exceptions to State's Standard Terms and Conditions 3. Attachment D: Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration Page 4. Exhibit A, Supplement 2 First - Tier Subcontractors List 5. Exhibit A, Supplement 3 Additional Subcontractors List 6. Exhibit B: Insurance Requirements (COI) 7. Exhibit D: Price Schedule 7.1 Exhibit D, Supplement 1: Sample Invoice and Sample Quote 8. Exhibit F: Product Catalog 9. Exhibit G: OEM, Authorized Distributor or Representative Documentation 10. Exhibit H: Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Certification
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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