Dry_Compost_Accelerator_for_MnDOT.pdf
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- Dry Compost Accelerator for MnDOT
- Solicitation number
- 2000018524
- Issued by
- Minnesota
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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) document from the State of Minnesota for the purchase of dry compost accelerator products, also known as A-268 Animal Carrion Accelerator, such as Boost Compost Xcel or MnDOT-approved equivalents. The State seeks to establish a contract for the supply of palletized accelerator products on an as-needed basis to be delivered to the location specified in Exhibit C. Prospective respondents must submit questions in writing to jennifer.bartle@state.mn.us no later than August 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT, and all questions received by the deadline will be answered via addendum. Product offers other than Boost Compost Xcel must be submitted as requested approved equals by August 21, 2026. Responses must be submitted electronically through the Supplier Portal by the deadline specified in the Event Details; non-electronic and email submissions will not be accepted. Respondents are required to complete and submit all attachments, including the Cost Proposal (Attachment C), with pricing information entered into the SWIFT system under the line item.
Pricing will be submitted on a contracted rate basis for palletized accelerator orders. The State reserves the right to use any contract resulting from this solicitation and may establish relationships with multiple contractors. Respondents encountering technical difficulties uploading their responses may contact the SWIFT Vendor Helpline at 651.201.8100, Option 1 for assistance. Contact with State personnel other than the designated buyer may result in rejection of the response. The RFP requires respondents to review all RFP content, attachments, and sample contract documents with exhibits prior to submission.
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Event Description THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Non-electronic and e-mail responses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The response must be submitted in the Supplier Portal no later than the date and time called for in the Finish Time in the Event Details.
The State of Minnesota (State) is seeking to purchase dry compost accelerator products, also known as A-268:
Animal Carrion Accelerator, such as Boost Compost Xcel, or MnDOT approved equal, on an as needed basis.
The Contractor(s) must be able to provide pallets of accelerator for orders at a contracted rate to the location listed in Exhibit C of the Contract document.
The State reserves the right to use any Contract that may result from this Solicitation.
SUBMITTING QUESTIONS. Questions from prospective Responders regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to jennifer.bartle@state.mn.us no later than August 25, 2026, 3:00 PM CT. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum.
APPROVED EQUALS. Product offers other than Boost Compost Xcel MUST be submitted as a requested approved equal by August 21, 2026, in writing to jennifer.bartle@state.mn.us.
Contact regarding this solicitation with any State personnel other than the Buyer listed above 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.
Event comments and ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR RESPONSE:
1. RFP Content
2. RFP Attachments
3. RFP Sample Contract and Exhibits Responders must complete and submit all attachments. For Attachment C: Cost Proposal, please enter the price proposed into the SWIFT system under the line item.
General Comments
* REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR RESPONSE:
1. RFP Content
2. RFP Attachments
3. RFP Sample Contract and Exhibits
Responders must complete and submit all attachments. For Attachment C: Cost Proposal, responders must enter the total cost of their proposal in SWIFT at the unit line level. If a responder needs assistance with entering their proposal, they may contact the Vendor Assistance Help Desk at (651) 201-8100, option #1, and then option #1 again.
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: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Bartle,Jennifer Alexandra Phone:
Fax #:
Email: Jennifer.Bartle@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018524 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Dry Compost Accelerator for MnDOT Start Time Finish Time
08/13/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/03/2026 15:00:00 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.
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: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Bartle,Jennifer Alexandra Phone:
Fax #:
Email: Jennifer.Bartle@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018524 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Dry Compost Accelerator for MnDOT Start Time Finish Time
08/13/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/03/2026 15:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Bartle,Jennifer Alexandra Phone:
Fax #:
Email: Jennifer.Bartle@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018524 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Dry Compost Accelerator for MnDOT Start Time Finish Time
08/13/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/03/2026 15:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details No Bid:
Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: PALLET Bid Qty: 1 Required: No Reserve Price: No
Description: BoostXcel Dry Compost Accelerator, or MnDOT approved equal. 48 buckets of dry compost accelerator per pallet.
Comments:
* For Attachment C: Cost Proposal, responders must enter the total cost of their proposal in SWIFT at the unit line level. If a responder needs assistance with entering their proposal, they may contact the Vendor Assistance Help Desk at (651) 201-8100, option #1, and then option #1 again.
Question Response What is the price per unit/pallet of 48 buckets?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Bartle,Jennifer Alexandra Phone:
Fax #:
Email: Jennifer.Bartle@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018524 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Dry Compost Accelerator for MnDOT Start Time Finish Time
08/13/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/03/2026 15:00:00 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: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Bartle,Jennifer Alexandra Phone:
Fax #:
Email: Jennifer.Bartle@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018524 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Dry Compost Accelerator for MnDOT Start Time Finish Time
08/13/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/03/2026 15:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: PALLET Description: BoostXcel Dry Compost Accelerator, or MnDOT approved equal. 48 buckets of dry compost accelerator per pallet.
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: ADMIN OSP EVENTS
ADMIN OSP EVENTS
United States
Quantity: 1 Due Date: 09/05/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Bartle,Jennifer Alexandra Phone:
Fax #:
Email: Jennifer.Bartle@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018524 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Dry Compost Accelerator for MnDOT Start Time Finish Time
08/13/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/03/2026 15:00:00 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: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Bartle,Jennifer Alexandra Phone:
Fax #:
Email: Jennifer.Bartle@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018524 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Dry Compost Accelerator for MnDOT Start Time Finish Time
08/13/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/03/2026 15:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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