Breath Testing Preliminary Screening Devices

THIS IS A FORMAL EVENT/REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Non electronic and E-mail responses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The response must be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal no later than the date and time called for in the Event. PURPOSE. The purpose of this solicitation is to receive responses and award a contract to a vendor, or to multiple vendors, to provide breath testing preliminary screening devices, dry gas cylinders, and related materials, on an as needed basis, to the Department of Public Safety on behalf of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), other state agencies, and members of the State's Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) program. CONTRACT TERM: The Contract term will begin on the date of final contract execution and continue for (12) months. The contract may be renewed for up to (48) months, upon a written agreement by both parties. SUBMITTING QUESTIONS: Refer to the Special Terms, Conditions, and Specification's Overview for the cutoff date and time for written question submission. Questions must be submitted in writing to the Buyer listed above. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum to official solicitation holders. SWIFT HELP DESK: Responders needing help with registration or assistance navigating the SWIFT system may contact the Vendor Assistance Helpdesk at 651.201.8100 Option 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rebid B-271(5)t, call our Swift Help Line for assistance at 651-201-8100, Option 1, Option 1. QUESTIONS. If you have questions about the contents of this RFP, you must submit your questions via email to Jeffrey Combs at Jeffrey.combs@state.mn.us by 3:00 PM on September 30, 2026.. IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES UPLOADING YOUR RESPONSE, YOU MAY CALL THE SWIFT VENDOR HELPLINE AT 651.201.8100, OPTION 1 FOR ASSISTANCE.t register to attend the pre-proposal meeting as soon as possible. Responders must register by September 30, 2i \[Partial description. For the full description, log into the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL).\] **Event ID/Reference Number:** **2000018610** If an Event ID/Reference number appears, this Solicitation Event is being conducted in the SWIFT system. All project documentation and vendor submissions should be completed at the State of Minnesota Supplier portal. Log in to the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL?&) to view this event. You will need to search for Event ID/Reference Number in the portal. If the Event ID/Reference Number shows "Unknown", then the full description can be found for this event in the State of Minnesota list of solicitations (select the appropriate page): [Goods and Services Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/GS-auto) or [Professional and Technical Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/PT-auto). You may locate it using the Ref. # that appears above.