MnDOT_Greenhouse_Structure_for_MnROAD_Buckling_Stu.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 2000018603
- Issued by
- Minnesota
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This is a Request for Proposals issued by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for the purchase of a greenhouse structure to support the MnROAD Buckling Test section. The solicitation seeks a qualified supplier to provide a climate-controlled greenhouse structure or MnDOT-approved equivalent that will enable temperature and humidity adjustment and monitoring within the test section. The structure must be sized to enclose the entire test section with adequate access points and be compatible with temporary concrete barriers for stabilization and security. No installation services are required. The bid submission period runs from August 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. CDT through August 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CDT, with delivery required by August 26, 2026. This is a one-time purchase with an all-or-none award structure. All responses must be submitted online through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, and late responses will not be accepted. Responders must complete and attach Responders Declarations (Attachments A-C) to their submissions for consideration.
Bidders must provide separate pricing for the greenhouse structure and freight costs, with freight to be added to the base price. Businesses interested in being considered for the State's Small Business Procurement Program should indicate their status and verify compliance with Minnesota's size standards and eligibility criteria regarding minority ownership, women ownership, disability ownership, veteran ownership, or location in economically disadvantaged counties. All bids must be submitted in U.S. dollars. Prospective bidders requiring assistance with vendor registration, portal navigation, or response completion should contact the SWIFT helpline at 651-201-8100, Option 1. The primary contact for the procurement is Jessie Cash at jessie.cash@state.mn.us.
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Event Description Description: The purpose of this solicitation is to receive responses and award a contract with a qualified supplier to purchase a greenhouse structure or MnDOT approved equal, to provide a climate-controlled environment which will allow MnDOT to adjust and monitor temperature and humidity of the MnROAD Buckling Test section. The size and scope of the structure is set to ensure the entire test section is enclosed with adequate access points. This structure will be compatible with temporary concrete barriers to stabilize and secure it.
No installation. Freight to be added to pricing.
All or None Award. This is a one-time buy.
All responses must be submitted online through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the event due date and time.
Late responses will not be accepted. Responders Declarations (Attachments A-C) must be filled out and attached to response for consideration.
**If you need assistance: obtaining a vendor ID; Completing the Registration Process; Navigating the SWIFT portal; or Downloading/Responding to an RFP, you MUST call the SWIFT helpline for assistance: 651-201-8100, Option 1 (twice)
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.
• 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.)
Event Details
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Transportation Department Contact: Cash,Jessie Phone:
Fax #:
Email: jessie.cash@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page T7901-2000018603 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MnDOT Greenhouse Structure for MnROAD Buckling Stu Start Time Finish Time
08/18/2026 08:30:00 CDT 08/27/2026 16:00:00 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.
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: Transportation Department Contact: Cash,Jessie Phone:
Fax #:
Email: jessie.cash@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page T7901-2000018603 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MnDOT Greenhouse Structure for MnROAD Buckling Stu Start Time Finish Time
08/18/2026 08:30:00 CDT 08/27/2026 16:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: LOT Bid Qty: 1 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: Greenhouse Structure
Question Response What is the price per unit?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: LOT Bid Qty: 1 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: Freight
Question Response What is the price per unit?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Transportation Department Contact: Cash,Jessie Phone:
Fax #:
Email: jessie.cash@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page T7901-2000018603 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MnDOT Greenhouse Structure for MnROAD Buckling Stu Start Time Finish Time
08/18/2026 08:30:00 CDT 08/27/2026 16:00:00 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: Transportation Department Contact: Cash,Jessie Phone:
Fax #:
Email: jessie.cash@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page T7901-2000018603 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MnDOT Greenhouse Structure for MnROAD Buckling Stu Start Time Finish Time
08/18/2026 08:30:00 CDT 08/27/2026 16:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: LOT Description: Greenhouse Structure
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:
Quantity: 1 Due Date: 08/26/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: LOT Description: Freight
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:
Quantity: 1 Due Date: 08/26/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Transportation Department Contact: Cash,Jessie Phone:
Fax #:
Email: jessie.cash@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page T7901-2000018603 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MnDOT Greenhouse Structure for MnROAD Buckling Stu Start Time Finish Time
08/18/2026 08:30:00 CDT 08/27/2026 16:00:00 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: Transportation Department Contact: Cash,Jessie Phone:
Fax #:
Email: jessie.cash@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page T7901-2000018603 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MnDOT Greenhouse Structure for MnROAD Buckling Stu Start Time Finish Time
08/18/2026 08:30:00 CDT 08/27/2026 16:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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