ALP RFB for MnDOT Boost Compost Accelerant

The Minnesota Department of Transportation-Metro District is seeking bids for organic composting materials specifically for the Anoka Truck station composting site. The procurement involves acquiring 96 resealable 25-pound buckets of Boost CompostXcel or an MnDOT-approved equivalent, designed to accelerate decomposition and control odors from animal carcasses. The Request for Bid (RFB) requires vendors to submit responses electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by July 26, 2024, at 1:42 PM Central Time, with no alternative submission methods accepted. The material must be OMRI certified and approved by MnDOT's Environmental Stewardship Office, with a specified delivery to the Anoka Truck Station. Vendors must provide comprehensive product specifications and pricing, with the contract period running from July 26, 2024, to August 30, 2024, and potential extension for up to two additional months. The State reserves the right to award the contract to a single or multiple responders based on their submissions.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside provisions targeting certified veteran-owned small businesses in Minnesota, with a 12% preference for qualifying firms. Targeted group and economically disadvantaged businesses will receive a 6% preference in the evaluation process. The maximum pricing is established at $1.00 per 25-pound pail, with delivery costs included in the unit price. The estimated total contract value is approximately $18,000, with payment terms set at net 30 days. Vendors must complete a Declarations attachment certifying the accuracy of their responses, acknowledging non-collusion, and disclosing any potential organizational conflicts of interest. Vendors requiring assistance with registration or submission can contact Vendor Assistance at (651) 201-8100, option #1. The State has explicitly stated that they will not consider cost or pricing information as trade secret, ensuring transparency in the procurement process.