ALP RFB for MnDOT Boost Compost Accelerant

The Minnesota Department of Transportation-Metro District is soliciting bids for organic, OMRI certified composting materials to accelerate and control the odor of decaying animal carcasses at the Anoka Truck station composting site. The procurement specifically seeks ninety-six (96) 25-pound resealable buckets of Boost CompostXcel or an approved equivalent product. Responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal between May 12, 2025, at 11:35:00 AM and May 21, 2025, at 09:24:00 AM, with a mandatory delivery date of May 30, 2025, to the Anoka Truck Station located at 3601 7th Ave No, Anoka, MN 55303-1497. The product must be OMRI certified and able to effectively manage composting odors, with C & R Ag Products being the preferred manufacturer or an MnDOT-approved equivalent. Vendors are required to complete and submit Attachment A (Declarations), provide product documentation, and comply with all specifications outlined in the bid documents. The delivery requirements are stringent, including 48-hour advance notification and specific delivery time restrictions.

The state encourages participation from diverse businesses, offering preferences for Minnesota-based small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with substantial physical disabilities. Respondents must be registered in the SWIFT Supplier Portal and can seek assistance through the Vendor Assistance Help Desk at (651) 201-8100 option #1. The estimated total contract value is approximately $37,000, with pricing set at $1.00 per 25-pound pail. The contract term is anticipated to run from May 21, 2025, through June 30, 2025, with the potential to extend up to an additional month. The state reserves the right to reject any or all responses and to award the contract to a single or multiple respondents based on their established selection process. All communication must be electronic, with facsimile, email, and hard copy responses not being considered. Vendors must ensure their proposals are independently developed, maintain confidentiality, and disclose any potential organizational conflicts of interest.