MN_DNR_Color_Enhancing_Glasses_Rebid.pdf

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MN DNR Color Enhancing Glasses Rebid
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2000018787
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Minnesota

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This is a formal Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the Park and Trails Division to procure Color Enhancing Glasses. The solicitation seeks 57 units of Adult Size Color Enhancement Glasses (Enchroma California or DNR-approved alternate) and 57 units of Youth Size Color Blind Glasses for ages 8 and older (Enchroma Skypark or DNR-approved alternate). Responses must be submitted electronically through the Supplier Portal no later than October 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Daylight Time. Prospective bidders may submit written questions to Jeeneng.vang@state.mn.us through October 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with responses provided via addendum. Both line items are scheduled for delivery to DNR PAT St. Paul, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-4039, by October 21, 2026, via ground shipping. The State reserves the right to use any contract resulting from this solicitation.

Bidders must submit all required attachments and complete cost proposals through the SWIFT system, entering prices for each line item by delivery location. The solicitation encourages participation from Minnesota-based small businesses and minority-owned, women-owned, disabled-owned, and veteran-owned enterprises eligible for the State's Small Business Procurement Program. Prospective bidders meeting small business criteria are encouraged to contact the Office of Equity in Procurement at Procurement.Equity@state.mn.us or 651-201-2402 for certification information. Bids are accepted only in U.S. dollars, and bidders must be registered in the system as either a bidder or supplier to participate. Non-electronic and email responses will not be accepted, and contact with State personnel other than the designated buyer may result in response rejection. Technical assistance is available through the SWIFT Vendor Helpline at 651-201-8100, Option 1.

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Event Description THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR BID. 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 Color Enhancing Glasses for Department of Natural Resource for Park and Trails Division.

The Contractor(s) must be able to provide Color Enhancing Glasses for an order 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 Jeeneng.vang@state.mn.us no later than October 14, 2026, 2:00 PM CT. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum. 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.

General Comments

* REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR RESPONSE:

1. RFP Content

2. RFP Attachments

3. RFP Sample Contract Responders must complete and submit all attachments. For Attachment C: Cost Proposal, please enter all prices proposed into the SWIFT system under each line item by delivery location.

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?

( 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.

Event Details

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521 Fax #:

Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018787 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR Color Enhancing Glasses Rebid Start Time Finish Time

10/09/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/20/2026 14:00:00 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.

• 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: Natural Resources Department Contact: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521 Fax #:

Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018787 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR Color Enhancing Glasses Rebid Start Time Finish Time

10/09/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/20/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Line Details No Bid:

Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 57 UOM: EACH Bid Qty: 57 Required: No Reserve Price: No

Description: Adult Size Color Enhancement Glasses Enchroma California or DNR Approved Alternate

Question Response What is the price per unit?

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

No Bid:

Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 57 UOM: EACH Bid Qty: 57 Required: No Reserve Price: No

Description: Youth sizes for color blind glasses Enchroma Skypark (Age 8+) or DNR Approved Alternate

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: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521 Fax #:

Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018787 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR Color Enhancing Glasses Rebid Start Time Finish Time

10/09/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/20/2026 14:00:00 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: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521 Fax #:

Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018787 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR Color Enhancing Glasses Rebid Start Time Finish Time

10/09/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/20/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 57 UOM: EACH Description: Adult Size Color Enhancement Glasses Enchroma California or DNR Approved Alternate

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 PAT ST PAUL

500 LAFAYETTE RD

ST PAUL MN 55155-4039

United States

Quantity: 57 Due Date: 10/21/2026 Freight Terms:

Ship Via: Ground

Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 57 UOM: EACH Description: Youth sizes for color blind glasses

Enchroma Skypark (Age 8+) or DNR Approved Alternate

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 PAT ST PAUL

500 LAFAYETTE RD

ST PAUL MN 55155-4039

United States

Quantity: 57 Due Date: 10/21/2026 Freight Terms:

Ship Via: Ground

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521 Fax #:

Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018787 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR Color Enhancing Glasses Rebid Start Time Finish Time

10/09/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/20/2026 14:00:00 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: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521 Fax #:

Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018787 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR Color Enhancing Glasses Rebid Start Time Finish Time

10/09/2026 08:00:00 CDT 10/20/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

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