Capitol Screening Equipment

The State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety is requesting proposals for Capitol Screening Equipment to serve the St. Paul Capitol Complex under RFP 2000018734, with responses due October 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time and questions due October 1. This is a no-substitution procurement: only Evolv Express Gen2 person weapon scanners (two units) and Evolv eXpedite bag/container scanners (two units) will be evaluated, and responses proposing alternative equipment will be rejected.

Minnesota-based small businesses certified under the State's Small Business Procurement Program—including minority-owned, women-owned, disability-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and economically disadvantaged businesses—are eligible for preference points: up to 12 percent of total evaluation points for Targeted Group, Economically Disadvantaged, and Veteran-Owned businesses, and up to 6 percent for eligible DEED/DHS providers.

The scope comprises two single-lane person weapon scanners and two single-lane bag/container scanners, each with hardware, software, and maintenance services. All equipment must be new, Original Equipment Manufacturer equipment meeting federal and state safety codes. The contractor must provide at least 72 hours' notice before delivery, complete onsite assembly, and provide customer support Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time. Delivery is desired for January 4, 2027, or the earliest available date, to 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, Minnesota 55155. All pricing must cover delivery, assembly, installation, hardware, software, maintenance, warranty, and accessories on a firm, fixed-price basis in United States currency.

The estimated annual contract value ranges from $250,000 to $320,000. The contract term runs October 15, 2026, through October 31, 2027, with extension options of up to an additional 48 months in State-determined increments. Evaluation occurs in three phases: Phase 1 (responsiveness and pass/fail), Phase 2 (State terms acceptance at 100 points, cost detail at 900 points, preference points up to 120), and Phase 3 (best-value selection). Evaluation and selection are anticipated to complete by October 14, 2026. Responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal; fax, email, and printed submissions will not be accepted.