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Week of January 20, 2016
The Weekly Opportunities Report is a sample of purchasing and contracting opportunities with the State of Minnesota, specially curated for certified Targeted Group, Economically Disadvantaged, and Veteran-Owned small businesses. To see more opportunities, visit the Department of Administration's Materials Management website and the state's Supplier Portal.
Ergonomic Workstation and Office Furniture Purchase
Date Due: Thursday, January 21, 2016, 9:20 p.m. Central Time -- Ending Soon!
Purchasing Agency: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Short Description: DNR is seeking to purchase the new Workrite Essentia Electric Height Adjustable Frame and Base Workstations in various sizes or an agency-approved equal.
How to Participate: Log in to the Minnesota Supplier Portal at supplier.swift.state.mn.us and search for Event ID 2000005211.
Professional/Technical Contract to Develop United States Bicycle Route 41
Date Due: Wednesday, January 27, 2016, 2:00 p.m. Central Time
Purchasing Agency: Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
Short Description: MnDOT is seeking a professional/technical (P/T) contractor to co-lead and facilitate the development of Minnesota's next United States Bicycle Route, USBR 41, which will originate at Minnesota's State Capitol in Saint Paul, pass through Duluth, and end at the Minnesota-Canada border at Grand Portage. The route will travel on existing local and state roads and bicycle facilities. Work will include bikeway route evaluation and planning, public outreach, mapping, managing and transferring data, preparing the application to designate USBR 41, and preparing a Bikeways Planning Guide.
How to Participate: Log in to the Minnesota Supplier Portal at supplier.swift.state.mn.us and search for Event ID 2000005171.
Construction RFP to Update Kitchen Dish Machine Area in Stillwater Correctional Facility
Date Due: Thursday, February 18, 2016, 2:30 p.m. Central Time
Purchasing Agency: Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC), Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Stillwater
Short Description: DOC has issued a best value Request for Proposals (RFP) to update the kitchen dish machine area at MCF Stillwater. The summary of work includes modifications to existing structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, installation of new mechanical HVAC equipment, the furnishing and installation of new kitchen dish equipment, and more. Note: The summary of work is a general guide to the scope of work, not a detailed list of work included in the contract.
How to Participate: Log in to Admin's Virtual Plan Room for Construction Contracts and search for Franz ID 20160113-1841.
Also note the pre-bid meeting at MCF Stillwater on Wednesday, January 27 at 9 a.m., which is mandatory for prime contractors. Register to attend no later than 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 22 by contacting Lonnie Danielson (651-779-2812) or Kelly Schaar (651-779-2811).
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Note, this publication offers only a small sample of opportunities. Explore more via the Department of Administration's Materials Management website and the state's Supplier Portal. Contact the Office of Equity in Procurement for additional assistance and insight.
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