Bridge Worker Safety and Training Workshop

\*\*\*THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Non-electronic and e-mail responses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The response must be submitted in the Supplier Portal no later than the date and time called for in the Finish Time in the Event Details. PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND. The purpose for this Solicitation (RFP) is to receive responses and award a to contract(s) with a Contractor(s) to provide 2027 Bridge Workers Safety and Training Workshop for Minnesota Department of Transportation, contract release number C-1163/ RIF 1102. DATES: The dates for the conference will be one option for the following selected dates: Preferred Dates are April 13 - 15, 2027, Alternative Dates are : April 20 - 22, 2027. The estimated number of attendees is 220. The State does not guarantee a minimum number of attendees, lodging rooms or meals. Prices listed on the pricing pages are firm and will not be adjusted if the number of attendees falls below the estimate. GEOGRAPHICAL LIMITATIONS: The conference facility can be statewide, however, evaluation points will be allocated to responders located within the following counties in Central Minnesota: Benton, Crow Wing, Douglas, Morrison, Stearns, or Todd. CONTRACT TERM. The Contract Term will be from the date of contract execution through May 31, 2027. SUBMITTING QUESTIONS. The deadline for submitting questions is October 7, 2026 no later than 2:00 PM Central Time. Questions must be submitted in writing to Rhiannon Fissehaye at Rhiannon.Fissehaye@state.mn.us. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum. 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, then again Option #1. Responders need to submit all requested documentation, including, but not limited to, the following documents: 1. Attachment A: Responder Declarations 2. Attachment B: Exceptions to State's Standard Terms \[Partial description. For the full description, log into the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL).\] **Event ID/Reference Number:** **2000018679** 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.