DNR,_WOOL_OUTERWEAR.pdf
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- DNR, WOOL OUTERWEAR
- Solicitation number
- 2000018531
- Issued by
- Mower County, Minnesota
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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeking to procure new wool outerwear items. The State is soliciting bids for Mackinaw wool apparel in forest green, including three line items: 14 unhemmed wool bibs, 19 cruiser jackets, and 9 wool pants. All items must be delivered to the DNR office located at 500 Lafayette Road, Box 44, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-4044 by August 5, 2026, via ground shipping. The RFP opens on August 20, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT and closes on August 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT. Prospective respondents must submit questions via email to Denise Katchmark at denise.katchmark@state.mn.us no later than August 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, with responses provided through an addendum. All responses must be submitted through the SWIFT online bidding system with required attachments (A through D) in specified file formats.
Bidders must include delivery and shipping costs in their unit price quotes, with no additional shipping charges reimbursable if added to invoices. The State reserves the right to use any resulting bid from this solicitation. Respondents must be registered as either a bidder or supplier in the SWIFT system to participate. The RFP includes questions regarding small business certification and diversity and inclusion eligibility under Minnesota's Small Business Procurement Program. Vendors are encouraged to contact the Office of Equity in Procurement at Procurement.Equity@state.mn.us or 651-201-2402 for information regarding potential certification. Non-USA vendors must submit a current W-8 form with their bid response. The contact for this solicitation is Denise Katchmark at 651/259-5547 or denise.katchmark@state.mn.us, and bidders encountering upload issues may contact the SWIFT Vendor Helpline at 651.201.8100, Option 1.
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Event Description The State of Minnesota (State) Department of Natural Resources is seeking to procure NEW wool outerwear.
The Contractor(s) must be able to provide these items at a contracted rate to the location(s) listed in Exhibit C of the Sample Contract document. The State reserves the right to use any bid that may result from this Solicitation.
SUBMITTING QUESTIONS. Questions from prospective Responders regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to Denise Katchmark at denise.katchmark@state.mn.us no later than August 26, 2026, 2:00 PM CT. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum attached within this bid request. Contact regarding this solicitation with any State personnel other than the Buyer listed may result in rejection of the response.
IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES UPLOADING YOUR RESPONSE, YOU MAY CALL THE SWIFT VENDOR HELPLINE AT 651.201.8100, OPTION 1 FOR ASSISTANCE.
REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR RESPONSE:
1. RFP Content
2. RFP Attachments
3. RFP Sample Contract Responders must submit all attachments as requested. Please enter all prices proposed into the SWIFT system under each line item by delivery location.
General Comments
* VENDOR / SUPPLIER REGISTRATION OR ISSUES BIDDING: See the documents attached on "how to bid", "vendor registration" and "vendor resources" for information.
Print, fill out, sign and re-attach the Attachments A to D in your online bid
Add the cost for delivery/shipping in your line item unit price, no additional shipping will be paid if added to an invoice. Exact specifications are in Exhibit C of the Sample Contract.
Notes for Response Documents:
* Please attach each document only once.
* The special characters on the upper-case number keys should not be used in either the attachment name or the file name of the attachment. This includes these characters: ~ ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) . Also do not use – but use _instead.
The only file types accepted in SWIFT are: .DOC, .DOCX, .JPEG, .JPG, .ODP, .ODS, .ODT, .PDF, .RTF, .TXT, .VDX, .VSD, .VSS, .VST, .VSX, .VTX, .XLAM, .XLL, .XLS, .XLSB, .XLSM, .XLSX, .XLT, .XLTM, .XLTX, .XLW, .XML
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:
Event Details
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Katchmark,Denise M.
Phone: 651/259-5547 Fax #:
Email: Denise.Katchmark@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018531 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name
DNR, WOOL OUTERWEAR
Start Time Finish Time
08/20/2026 16:00:00 CDT 08/28/2026 10:00:00 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.
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.)
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Upload all required or requested attachments here. Print, fill out and reattach the ATTACHMENTS A-D. If you are a vendor outside of the USA, please also attach a current W-8
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
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Katchmark,Denise M.
Phone: 651/259-5547 Fax #:
Email: Denise.Katchmark@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018531 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name
DNR, WOOL OUTERWEAR
Start Time Finish Time
08/20/2026 16:00:00 CDT 08/28/2026 10:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Katchmark,Denise M.
Phone: 651/259-5547 Fax #:
Email: Denise.Katchmark@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018531 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name
DNR, WOOL OUTERWEAR
Start Time Finish Time
08/20/2026 16:00:00 CDT 08/28/2026 10:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details No Bid:
Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 14 UOM: EACH Bid Qty: 14 Required: No Reserve Price: No
Description: Mackinaw Wool Bib, Unhemmed, Forest Green, incl. shipping in your unit price
Question Response What is the price per unit?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
No Bid:
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 19 UOM: EACH Bid Qty: 19 Required: No Reserve Price: No
Description: Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Jacket, Forest Green, incl shipping in your unit price
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: Katchmark,Denise M.
Phone: 651/259-5547 Fax #:
Email: Denise.Katchmark@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018531 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name
DNR, WOOL OUTERWEAR
Start Time Finish Time
08/20/2026 16:00:00 CDT 08/28/2026 10:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
No Bid:
Line: 3 Item ID: Line Qty: 9 UOM: EACH Bid Qty: 9 Required: No Reserve Price: No
Description: Mackinaw Wool Pant, Forest Green, incl shipping in your unit price
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: Katchmark,Denise M.
Phone: 651/259-5547 Fax #:
Email: Denise.Katchmark@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018531 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name
DNR, WOOL OUTERWEAR
Start Time Finish Time
08/20/2026 16:00:00 CDT 08/28/2026 10:00:00 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: Katchmark,Denise M.
Phone: 651/259-5547 Fax #:
Email: Denise.Katchmark@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018531 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name
DNR, WOOL OUTERWEAR
Start Time Finish Time
08/20/2026 16:00:00 CDT 08/28/2026 10:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 14 UOM: EACH Description: Mackinaw Wool Bib, Unhemmed, Forest Green, incl. shipping in your unit price
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 FOR ST PAUL
500 LAFAYETTE RD BOX 44
ST PAUL MN 55155-4044
United States
Quantity: 14 Due Date: 08/05/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via: Ground
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 19 UOM: EACH Description: Mackinaw Wool Cruiser Jacket, Forest Green, incl shipping in your unit price
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 FOR ST PAUL
500 LAFAYETTE RD BOX 44
ST PAUL MN 55155-4044
United States
Quantity: 19 Due Date: 08/05/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via: Ground
Line: 3 Item ID: Line Qty: 9 UOM: EACH Description: Mackinaw Wool Pant, Forest Green, incl shipping in your unit price
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Katchmark,Denise M.
Phone: 651/259-5547 Fax #:
Email: Denise.Katchmark@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018531 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name
DNR, WOOL OUTERWEAR
Start Time Finish Time
08/20/2026 16:00:00 CDT 08/28/2026 10:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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 FOR ST PAUL
500 LAFAYETTE RD BOX 44
ST PAUL MN 55155-4044
United States
Quantity: 9 Due Date: 08/05/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via: Ground
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Katchmark,Denise M.
Phone: 651/259-5547 Fax #:
Email: Denise.Katchmark@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018531 Sell RFx 8 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name
DNR, WOOL OUTERWEAR
Start Time Finish Time
08/20/2026 16:00:00 CDT 08/28/2026 10:00:00 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: Katchmark,Denise M.
Phone: 651/259-5547 Fax #:
Email: Denise.Katchmark@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018531 Sell RFx 9 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name
DNR, WOOL OUTERWEAR
Start Time Finish Time
08/20/2026 16:00:00 CDT 08/28/2026 10:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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