MDE_Alternative_Dispute_Resolution_RFP.pdf
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- MDE Alternative Dispute Resolution RFP
- Solicitation number
- 2000018548
- Issued by
- Minnesota
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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Minnesota Department of Education's General Counsel division for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services. The solicitation seeks qualified and experienced individuals to serve as special education mediators and facilitators within a master contract program. MDE will make multiple master contract awards to selected responders, who will be placed on a roster of pre-qualified vendors. Work assignments will be issued through work order contracts based on agency needs, with no guarantee of work following master contract award. The proposal submission period runs from August 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. CDT through September 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CDT. All responses must be submitted exclusively through the SWIFT eSUPPLIER PORTAL; MDE will not accept proposals outside this system. Responders should note that SWIFT will be unavailable for a system-wide upgrade from August 27, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. through August 31, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. The contact for this solicitation is Jennifer A. Fleckner at 651/582-8482 or Jennifer.Fleckner@state.mn.us.
The RFP requires submission of a completed Cost Proposal document as Attachment C with pricing information for Special Education ADR services. Responders must answer questions regarding diversity and inclusion, including whether their business is Minnesota-based and meets small business size standards or qualifies as minority-owned, women-owned, disability-owned, or veteran-owned. Eligible small businesses may qualify for the state's Small Business Procurement Program; responders can contact the Office of Equity in Procurement at Procurement.Equity@state.mn.us or 651-201-2402 for additional information. All required and requested attachments must be uploaded through SWIFT, with a file size limit of 25 megabytes per file. Responders must confirm completion of all attachment uploads before submission.
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| ADR_Solicitation_Attachments.docx | DOCX document | |
| MDE_Alternative_Dispute_Resolution_(ADR)_Services_RFP.pdf | ||
| ADR_Solicitation_Attachments.pdf | ||
| ADR_sample_master_contract_and_work_order_contract.docx | DOCX document |
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Event Description The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE or State) General Counsel division is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced individuals to serve as special education mediators and facilitators within a master contract program (Program) to be utilized by MDE to provide Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services.
Selected individuals will be awarded a Master Contract and placed on a roster of pre-qualified vendors.
Vendors will be selected for project work based on agency needs.
This solicitation will result in multiple master contract awards to qualified responders that provide the services requested in this solicitation. The successful responders will be placed on a roster of pre-qualified contractors for the Program. The issuance of a master contract does not guarantee work under this Program. MDE will issue work order contract(s) based on MDE’s needs.
SWIFT will be unavailable due to a system-wide upgrade beginning Thursday, August 27, 2026, starting at 4:30 p.m., through Monday, August 31, 2026 at 6 a.m. Responders should plan accordingly.
MDE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING PROPOSALS OUTSIDE OF SWIFT. RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN THE eSUPPLIER PORTAL OF
SWIFT.
RESPONDERS SHOULD CONTACT THE SWIFT HELPDESK AT 651-201-8100 OPTION #1 FOR ASSISTANCE WITH SWIFT.
General Comments
* Request For Proposal (RFP) for Special Education Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Services Master Contract
Program. Refer to the attached RFP and all corresponding attachments. The responder is responsible to review all attachments. Responders should read the RFP carefully, in its entirety, to ensure all required items are attached to the response in SWIFT. Note responders may not be able to upload files with a file size of more than 25 megabytes through SWIFT.
SWIFT will be unavailable due to a system-wide upgrade beginning Thursday, August 27, 2026, starting at 4:30 p.m., through Monday, August 31, 2026 at 6 a.m. Responders should plan accordingly.
MDE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING PROPOSALS OUTSIDE OF SWIFT. RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN THE eSUPPLIER PORTAL OF
SWIFT.
RESPONDERS SHOULD CONTACT THE SWIFT HELPDESK AT 651-201-8100 OPTION #1 FOR ASSISTANCE WITH SWIFT.
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?
Event Details
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Education Department Contact: Fleckner,Jennifer A Phone: 651/582-8482 Fax #:
Email: Jennifer.Fleckner@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page E3701-2000018548 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MDE Alternative Dispute Resolution RFP Start Time Finish Time
08/06/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/04/2026 12:00:00 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.
( 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
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Education Department Contact: Fleckner,Jennifer A Phone: 651/582-8482 Fax #:
Email: Jennifer.Fleckner@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page E3701-2000018548 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MDE Alternative Dispute Resolution RFP Start Time Finish Time
08/06/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/04/2026 12:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details No Bid:
Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: DOLLAR Bid Qty: 1 Required: No Reserve Price: No
Description: Cost Proposal for Special Education ADR Services RFP Master Contract Program. Cost Proposal document, Attachment C in the Solicitations Attachments file, should be completed and submitted separately with the response.
Question Response What is the price per unit?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Education Department Contact: Fleckner,Jennifer A Phone: 651/582-8482 Fax #:
Email: Jennifer.Fleckner@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page E3701-2000018548 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MDE Alternative Dispute Resolution RFP Start Time Finish Time
08/06/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/04/2026 12:00:00 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: Education Department Contact: Fleckner,Jennifer A Phone: 651/582-8482 Fax #:
Email: Jennifer.Fleckner@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page E3701-2000018548 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MDE Alternative Dispute Resolution RFP Start Time Finish Time
08/06/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/04/2026 12:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: DOLLAR Description: Cost Proposal for Special Education ADR Services RFP Master Contract Program. Cost Proposal document, Attachment C in the Solicitations Attachments file, should be completed and submitted separately with the response.
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: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
400 NE STINSON BLVD
MPLS MN 55413-2614
United States
Quantity: 1 Due Date: 09/04/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Education Department Contact: Fleckner,Jennifer A Phone: 651/582-8482 Fax #:
Email: Jennifer.Fleckner@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page E3701-2000018548 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MDE Alternative Dispute Resolution RFP Start Time Finish Time
08/06/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/04/2026 12:00:00 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: Education Department Contact: Fleckner,Jennifer A Phone: 651/582-8482 Fax #:
Email: Jennifer.Fleckner@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page E3701-2000018548 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MDE Alternative Dispute Resolution RFP Start Time Finish Time
08/06/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/04/2026 12:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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