BID-HLTH-Furnish, Deliver, Haul Away Stove Appl.

The City of Minneapolis, on behalf of Hennepin County and its Health Department, is soliciting competitive bids for the furnishing, delivery, and haul-away of residential electric stove appliances on an as-needed basis (Event ID: MPLMN-0000004077). The procurement specifically requires bidders to supply new Frigidaire Free-Standing Electric Induction Range/Ovens (Model GCRI3060BF, Gallery 30-inch Rear Control with Convection Oven in Stainless Steel finish) including appropriate power supply cables, with delivery to designated residential addresses within Minneapolis and removal of existing disconnected gas stoves. The estimated quantity for 2026 is 5-10 stoves, though actual orders may be higher or lower with no guaranteed minimum. The contract award will be determined by lowest total cost to the responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with contract administration through the City of Minneapolis Finance and Property Services Procurement division. Required qualifications include certification of compliance with Minnesota Statutes Section 16C.285, subdivision 3, regarding minimum contractor criteria, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local licensing and certification requirements. Evaluation criteria include adherence to all technical specifications, pricing compliance (in US dollars with applicable sales taxes included), maintenance of professional workmanship standards, and acceptance of the City's standard terms of purchase. The solicitation opened March 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT, with written questions due by 12:00 PM on March 18, 2026, addenda posted by March 19, 2026, and final bid submissions due electronically through the City of Minneapolis eSupplier Portal by 12:00 PM CDT on March 26, 2026.

The City of Minneapolis has not identified specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on disadvantaged enterprise status in the available solicitation materials. All qualified suppliers meeting the technical specifications and City requirements are eligible to respond. The initial contract term is one year with the option for the City to renew for up to two additional 12-month periods or until the maximum contract value of $175,000 is reached, whichever occurs first. Bid prices shall exclude tax and must include one year of manufacturer's warranty covering parts and labor, with payment made within 30 days of invoice submission and service acceptance. The contract is non-exclusive, permitting the City to procure similar appliances from other vendors, and the City reserves the right to reject any bids, waive informalities, or award to multiple contractors. De-installation of gas stoves and installation of electric appliances will be performed by pre-selected plumbers and electricians and are excluded from this bid scope. Interested suppliers should direct inquiries to Kimberly K. Wilson, Procurement Contact, at 612/673-2340 or kimberly.wilson@minneapolismn.gov, and must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation coverage as specified in the City's Terms of Purchase.