Pressure_Washers,_De-Icing_Systems___Veg._Sprayers.pdf

Event Description THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). 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, acting through its designated procurement authority, is conducting a solicitation to establish one or more contract(s) for Pressure Washers, De-Icing Systems, and/or Vegetation Sprayers. This equipment is intended to support public safety, infrastructure maintenance, equipment maintenance, and operations across the state.

The resulting contract(s) will be available for use by State agencies as well as Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) members, who may purchase equipment on an as needed, indefinite quantity basis. No minimum purchase quantities are guaranteed. The resulting contract(s) may also include accessory installation services, repair services, and rental services.

This solicitation seeks qualified responders capable of providing pressure washers, deicing systems, and/or vegetation sprayers suitable for field use as defined within Exhibit C of the Sample Contract posted to the solicitation.

The State reserves the right to award multiple Contractors if the State believes that is in the State’s best interest. The State also reserves the right to review National Association of Procurement Officers Contracts (NASPO), or other contracts available to the State of Minnesota to determine if it is in the best interest of the State to participate in those contracts in lieu of or in addition to this contract.

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 paul.thomas@state.mn.us no later than October 7, 2026, 3:00 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 contact 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 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: Administration Department Contact: Thomas,Paul Phone:

Fax #:

Email: Paul.thomas@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018452 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Pressure Washers, De-Icing Systems & Veg. Sprayers Start Time Finish Time

09/29/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/23/2026 15:00:00 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: Administration Department Contact: Thomas,Paul Phone:

Fax #:

Email: Paul.thomas@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018452 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Pressure Washers, De-Icing Systems & Veg. Sprayers Start Time Finish Time

09/29/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/23/2026 15:00:00 CDT

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

Line Details No Bid:

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

Description:

Use the Exhibit D: Price Schedule and review Attachment C for additional instructions. Pricing entered at the unit line level in SWIFT will not be evaluated. If asked to enter a price at

Question Response

Use the Exhibit D: Price Schedule and review Attachment C for additional instructions.

Pricing entered at the unit line level in SWIFT will not be evaluated. If asked to enter a price at the unit line level in SWIFT, you may enter $0.01

Required: No Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Administration Department Contact: Thomas,Paul Phone:

Fax #:

Email: Paul.thomas@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018452 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Pressure Washers, De-Icing Systems & Veg. Sprayers Start Time Finish Time

09/29/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/23/2026 15:00:00 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: Administration Department Contact: Thomas,Paul Phone:

Fax #:

Email: Paul.thomas@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018452 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Pressure Washers, De-Icing Systems & Veg. Sprayers Start Time Finish Time

09/29/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/23/2026 15:00:00 CDT

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

Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: EACH Description:

Use the Exhibit D: Price Schedule and review Attachment C for additional instructions. Pricing entered at the unit line level in SWIFT will not be evaluated. If asked to enter a price at the unit line level in SWIFT, you may

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: ADMIN OSP EVENTS

ADMIN OSP EVENTS

United States

Quantity: 1 Due Date: 12/05/2026 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Administration Department Contact: Thomas,Paul Phone:

Fax #:

Email: Paul.thomas@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018452 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Pressure Washers, De-Icing Systems & Veg. Sprayers Start Time Finish Time

09/29/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/23/2026 15:00:00 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: Administration Department Contact: Thomas,Paul Phone:

Fax #:

Email: Paul.thomas@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018452 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Pressure Washers, De-Icing Systems & Veg. Sprayers Start Time Finish Time

09/29/2026 15:00:00 CDT 10/23/2026 15:00:00 CDT

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