G-183(5)_Addendum_No._3_FINAL.pdf

This Solicitation Addendum No. 3 is issued by the Minnesota Office of State Procurement for a Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding Gases: Specialty, Industrial, and EPA Protocol Gas Mixtures for state agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) members. The addendum extends the solicitation due date from April 11, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. CT to April 14, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. CT. Responders are required to acknowledge receipt by responding to SWIFT Event No. 2000016630, Version 4 or newer, by the revised due date. The contract is anticipated to run from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027, with 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. The solicitation offers preference points for targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses, emphasizing diversity and inclusion. Vendors must provide comprehensive pricing covering cylinder expenses, duties, permits, overhead, and insurance, with no additional charges beyond listed prices. The procurement will cover 10 geographical zones across Minnesota, requiring state-wide service with deliveries within 2 calendar days for the Metro Zone, 7 calendar days for other zones, and 45 calendar days for EPA protocol gases. Successful vendors must demonstrate robust cylinder management capabilities and compliance with EPA standards.