Audiometric_Testing.pdf
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- Audiometric Testing
- Solicitation number
- 2000018688
- Issued by
- Minnesota
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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for audiometric testing services. The DNR seeks qualified vendors to provide OSHA compliance audiometric testing to approximately 2,000 employees located throughout the state who are or may be exposed to noise levels at or above 85 decibels during an eight-hour workday. The testing is required to determine whether employees are experiencing hearing loss and must comply with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.95 regarding occupational noise exposure, including requirements for personnel, testing procedures, and facilities/equipment. The solicitation opened on September 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM CDT and closes on October 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT, with a delivery due date of October 11, 2026. The contract is issued as a single line item for one annual term covering audiometric testing services for up to 2,000 DNR employees. Responders must be registered in the SWIFT eSupplier portal to submit bids electronically; email and facsimile submissions will not be accepted.
Vendors must provide pricing per unit for the audiometric testing services. The state is seeking responses from all qualified vendors and has noted that the Small Business Procurement Program may apply to eligible vendors, including those that are minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, disability-owned, or located in economically disadvantaged counties. All required and requested attachments must be uploaded with the bid response, or the proposal may be disqualified. Additional information, terms, and conditions are referenced in attached RFP documentation. The primary agency contact is Monica Lynn Hanson, reachable at 507/233-1240 or monica.hanson@state.mn.us.
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| Audiometric_RFP_2027_Final.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachments_-_Audiometric_Testing_2027_Final.docx | DOCX document | |
| ptsamplecontractsandexhibits.docx | DOCX document |
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Event Description The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations require employers to conduct ongoing audiometric testing for employees who are exposed to noise levels at or above 85 decibels for 8 hours. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has conducted a noise survey and concluded that approximately 2,000 employees are or may be exposed to noise levels of 85 decibels on at least one day during the year. The purpose of audiometric testing is to determine whether employees are experiencing hearing loss. Selected Responder will provide OSHA compliance audiometric testing to appropriate DNR employees, located throughout the state, in a timely manner. Responders need to be familiar with, understand, and fully comply with the requirements in OSHA standard 1910.95.
General Comments
* See the attached RFP for additional information. All responses must be submitted electronically through the
SWIFT eSupplier portal. No e-mail or faxes responses will be accepted.
Please be aware that there may be other attachments to this event. The vendor is responsible to review all attachments.
General Questions Question Ideal Response
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Is your business based in Minnesota and considered small according to the OSP small business size standards? The link below provides size standard requirements. Please note (all web addresses can be copied and pasted into a web browser for further review) https://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/size/
And:
Is your business a for-profit business that is majority owned, operated and controlled by:
• a racial minority,
• a woman,
• a person with a substantial physical disability,
• a veteran or service-disabled veteran, or is your business
• located in, or the owner lives in, an economically disadvantaged county?
( http://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/ed/counties )
If your company meets these basic criteria, it may be eligible for certification in the state’s Small Business Procurement Program. For more information on eligibility requirements please visit https://sbcp.mn.gov/.
You can also contact the Office of Equity in Procurement at Procurement.Equity@state.mn.us or 651-201-2402 for further information.
• Do you believe your company meets the criteria listed above?
• Your response to this question is for informational purposes only. If you select YES, and are not certified, a member of the Office of Equity in Procurement will contact you to provide additional information regarding the State’s Small Business Procurement Program. (Responders must select Yes or No to continue submitting their response.)
Event Details
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Hanson,Monica Lynn Phone: 507/233-1240 Fax #:
Email: monica.hanson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018688 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Audiometric Testing Start Time Finish Time
09/09/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/13/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
In order to participate in this event YOU MUST BE REGISTERED as either a bidder or a supplier.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Upload all required or requested attachments here.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.
Your bid will need to be edited online to include attachment responses.
Response Comments
If you fail to upload attachments requested in the solicitation, your response may be disqualified. Have you uploaded the required or requested attachments? (Yes / No)
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Hanson,Monica Lynn Phone: 507/233-1240 Fax #:
Email: monica.hanson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018688 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Audiometric Testing Start Time Finish Time
09/09/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/13/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details No Bid:
Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: EACH Bid Qty: 1 Required: No Reserve Price: No
Description: Audiometric hearing tests for up to 2,000 DNR employees annually. Tests will support compliance with applicable provisions of 29 CFR 1910.95, Occupational Noise Exposure, with regard to personnel, testing procedures and facilities/equipment.
Question Response What is the price per unit?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Hanson,Monica Lynn Phone: 507/233-1240 Fax #:
Email: monica.hanson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018688 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Audiometric Testing Start Time Finish Time
09/09/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/13/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Bidder Information Firm Name:
Name: Signature: Date:
Phone #: Fax #:
Street Address:
City & State: Zip Code:
Email:
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Hanson,Monica Lynn Phone: 507/233-1240 Fax #:
Email: monica.hanson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018688 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Audiometric Testing Start Time Finish Time
09/09/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/13/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: EACH Description: Audiometric hearing tests for up to 2,000 DNR employees annually. Tests will support compliance with applicable provisions of 29 CFR 1910.95, Occupational Noise Exposure, with regard to personnel, testing procedures and facilities/equipment.
Item Specifications
Manufacturer:
Mfg Item ID:
Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:
Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:
Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:
Item Size: Item Color:
Shipping Information
Schedule: 1 Ship To: DNR OMB PURCHASING ST PAUL
500 LAFAYETTE RD
ST PAUL MN 55155-4010
United States
Quantity: 1 Due Date: 10/11/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Hanson,Monica Lynn Phone: 507/233-1240 Fax #:
Email: monica.hanson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018688 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Audiometric Testing Start Time Finish Time
09/09/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/13/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix B - Terms & Conditions
1. Please review the attached Terms and Conditions attached to the event.
Last Updated: 12/24/2018
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Hanson,Monica Lynn Phone: 507/233-1240 Fax #:
Email: monica.hanson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018688 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Audiometric Testing Start Time Finish Time
09/09/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/13/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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