Ventrac_MP270_Post_Mower.pdf
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- Ventrac MP270 Post Mower
- Solicitation number
- 2000018753
- Issued by
- Minnesota
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This is a Formal Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the procurement of equipment. The solicitation seeks responses for the purchase of two (2) Ventrac MP270 Post Mowers or MnDOT-approved equivalents. Responses must be submitted through the Supplier Portal by October 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT. Prospective bidders may submit written questions to brandon.k.jones@state.mn.us no later than October 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST, with responses provided via addendum. Delivery is required by October 11, 2026, for the first unit and October 12, 2026, for the second unit. Bidders must submit all required documentation, including Attachment A (Responder Declarations) and Attachment D (Additional Information with itemized quotes detailing all offered options and costs). Non-electronic and email responses will not be accepted, and contact with State personnel other than the designated buyer may result in rejection.
Pricing must be provided in U.S. dollars per unit for each of the two line items. Bidders are encouraged to complete a diversity and inclusion questionnaire regarding small business status, minority ownership, women ownership, disability ownership, veteran status, economically disadvantaged county location, and certification eligibility under Minnesota's Small Business Procurement Program. Responses to the diversity questions are for informational purposes only, though uncertified companies meeting criteria may be contacted by the Office of Equity in Procurement. The solicitation requires registered bidders or suppliers to participate and mandates upload of all requested attachments to avoid disqualification.
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| Ventrac_Final_RFB_Attac_(2_of_3).pdf | ||
| Ventrac_Final_RFB_Draft_Contract___Specs_(3_of_3).pdf | ||
| Ventrac_Final_RFB_Doc_(1_of_3).pdf |
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Event Description THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR BID (RFB). 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 purpose of this solicitation is to receive responses and award a contract with a supplier to purchase two
(2) Ventrac MP270 Post Mowers or MnDOT approved equal.
SUBMITTING QUESTIONS. Questions from prospective Responders regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to brandon.k.jones@state.mn.us no later than October 2, 2026, 4:00 PM CST. 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.
Submit all requested documentation, including, but not limited to, the following documents:
1. Attachment A: Responder Declarations
2. Attachment D: Additional Information
a. Itemized quote detailing all offered options and cost
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
Event Details
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Transportation Department Contact: Jones,Brandon Keith Phone:
Fax #:
Email: Brandon.Jones@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page T7901-2000018753 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Ventrac MP270 Post Mower Start Time Finish Time
09/29/2026 13:00:00 CDT 10/07/2026 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.
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: Transportation Department Contact: Jones,Brandon Keith Phone:
Fax #:
Email: Brandon.Jones@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page T7901-2000018753 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Ventrac MP270 Post Mower Start Time Finish Time
09/29/2026 13:00:00 CDT 10/07/2026 16:00:00 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: Ventrac MP270 Post Mower
Question Response What is the price per unit?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
No Bid:
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: EACH Bid Qty: 1 Required: No Reserve Price: No
Description: Ventrac MP270 Post Mower
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: Jones,Brandon Keith Phone:
Fax #:
Email: Brandon.Jones@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page T7901-2000018753 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Ventrac MP270 Post Mower Start Time Finish Time
09/29/2026 13:00:00 CDT 10/07/2026 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: Jones,Brandon Keith Phone:
Fax #:
Email: Brandon.Jones@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page T7901-2000018753 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Ventrac MP270 Post Mower Start Time Finish Time
09/29/2026 13:00:00 CDT 10/07/2026 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: EACH Description: Ventrac MP270 Post Mower
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: 10/11/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: EACH Description: Ventrac MP270 Post Mower
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: 10/12/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Transportation Department Contact: Jones,Brandon Keith Phone:
Fax #:
Email: Brandon.Jones@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page T7901-2000018753 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Ventrac MP270 Post Mower Start Time Finish Time
09/29/2026 13:00:00 CDT 10/07/2026 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: Jones,Brandon Keith Phone:
Fax #:
Email: Brandon.Jones@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page T7901-2000018753 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Ventrac MP270 Post Mower Start Time Finish Time
09/29/2026 13:00:00 CDT 10/07/2026 16:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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