Audiometric Testing

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting proposals for OSHA compliance audiometric testing services for approximately 2,000 employees exposed to noise levels at or above 85 decibels, with proposals due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time and questions due September 28, 2026.

Respondents must demonstrate minimum two years of experience in audiometric testing and full compliance with OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.95. Testing must occur statewide at DNR locations throughout Minnesota, predominantly in February, April, May, and June during standard working hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), with dates and locations subject to mutual agreement. Scope includes baseline and periodic audiometric examinations for all covered employees, follow-up testing for approximately 30–50 employees annually experiencing standard threshold shifts, employee education on noise effects and hearing protection, written test result explanations to all tested employees, and comprehensive digital reports in PDF or Excel format.

All data storage and processing must occur within U.S. borders; foreign outsourcing is prohibited. Responses must be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal only; fax, email, and printed responses will not be accepted.

The anticipated contract term runs January 2027 through December 2028, with options to extend for up to three additional years in increments determined by the state. Evaluation occurs in three phases: responsiveness review (pass-fail), detailed scoring on a 1,000-point scale distributed across work plan (300 points), qualifications and experience (300 points), quality assurance and quality control (100 points), and cost detail (300 points), plus up to 120 preference points for certified targeted group, economically disadvantaged, or veteran-owned businesses under Minnesota's Small Business Procurement Program. The state reserves the right to award to one or multiple responders, reject all responses, negotiate with highest-scoring responders, or cancel the solicitation. Award is anticipated by November 2, 2026. Contact: Monica Lynn Hanson, 507/233-1240 or monica.hanson@state.mn.us.