G-183(5)_Addendum_No._1_FINAL.pdf

This document is a Solicitation Addendum No. 1 issued by the Minnesota Office of State Procurement for a contract soliciting Gases: Specialty, Industrial, and EPA Protocol Gas Mixtures for state agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) members. The addendum, dated March 21, 2025, modifies the original solicitation by replacing Exhibit D, Supplement 2 Price Schedule with a corrected version. The solicitation's due date is set for April 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with an anticipated contract period from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027, and an option to extend up to an additional three years.

The estimated total contract value ranges from $180,000 to $280,000 annually, though this is not a guaranteed minimum or maximum amount. Respondents must submit electronic responses through the SWIFT Supplier Portal and provide comprehensive documentation, including Responder Declarations, Exceptions to Standard Terms, Responder Forms (such as Veterans Preference and Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration), and a detailed Price Schedule. The procurement offers preference points for targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses, emphasizing diversity and inclusion. The contract will cover 10 geographical zones across Minnesota, with specific requirements for gas purity, cylinder management, and delivery capabilities.