18531_ADDENDUM_1_End_Date_and_Attachment_Added.pdf

This is an addendum issued by the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to modify RFP 18531 for new wool outerwear procurement. Addendum No. 1 extends the proposal deadline from the original date to August 27, 2026, due to a SWIFT accounting system outage. The procurement requests bids for three line items of new Mackinaw wool apparel in forest green: 19 cruiser jackets (100% virgin wool with wind-resistant and breathable properties, four front cargo pockets, and adjustable cuffs in men's and women's sizes); 14 unhemmed bibs (100% virgin wool with adjustable elastic suspenders, gusseted sides, and cargo pockets); and 9 unhemmed pants (24-ounce virgin wool with straight-leg design, seven belt loops, and metal-shank suspender buttons). All items must be new, fully assembled, and carry a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty. Questions are due by August 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with proposals due August 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Delivery is required by December 1, 2026 to the DNR Warehouse at St. Peter Treatment Center in St. Peter, Minnesota. The contract becomes effective on or after August 28, 2026 with no extension option, though the State reserves the right to repurchase the same quantity and specifications one additional time within six months if the awarded supplier agrees.

All pricing must be quoted in United States currency on a unit-price basis with shipping costs included, and pricing is firm for 90 days from submission. The procurement is subject to a 12 percent preference for respondents certified as targeted group businesses, economically disadvantaged businesses, or veteran-owned businesses under Minnesota's Small Business Procurement Program, with eligible DEED/DHS providers receiving an additional 6 percent preference points. The State prefers recycled materials when prices do not exceed non-recycled materials by more than 10 percent. All contractor goods must comply with prohibited substance restrictions under Amara's Law, including restrictions on triclosan, coal tar, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, and intentionally added PFAS. Award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications. Addendum 1 includes Attachments A-D to facilitate responder completion and submission with their proposals. Non-USA vendors must submit a current W-8 form. Responders must submit bids through the SWIFT Supplier Portal after registering as bidders.