Despatch Ovens for Labs Mn Dot D8

The State of Minnesota is issuing a formal Request for Bid (RFB) to procure two Despatch Model # RFD2-19-2E2 (SST) ovens for laboratory use. The procurement is being conducted by Minnesota Department of Transportation and must be submitted electronically through the Supplier Portal with a deadline of February 25, 2026. Prospective vendors must submit written questions regarding the solicitation to Matthew.Smith@state.mn.us no later than February 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT, with responses provided via addendum. All responses must be submitted electronically through the designated portal, with no paper or email submissions accepted; vendors experiencing technical difficulties may contact the SWIFT Vendor Helpline at 651-201-8100 for assistance. The solicitation documents specify the exact equipment model and specifications required, though detailed evaluation criteria and specific performance objectives are contained in the referenced RFB document and bid attachments.

The procurement includes provisions for veteran-owned business preferences of up to 12% on pricing for certified small businesses that are majority-owned and operated by veterans, with this preference applying only to the first $2,000,000 of bids. Vendors responding must comply with comprehensive insurance requirements, including Workers' Compensation Insurance with minimum limits of $100,000 for Bodily Injury by Accident and $500,000 by Disease, Automobile Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence, and General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence and annual aggregate, with the State of Minnesota named as an Additional Insured. All responses must include executed bid attachments with pricing entered directly in the SWIFT system at the unit line level, certification of accuracy and truthfulness, confirmation of authorization to bind the organization contractually, and declaration of compliance with non-collusion requirements. Vendors must also declare any organizational conflicts of interest, specify delivery timeframes after receipt of order, and provide prompt pay discount terms if applicable. The specific award value and contract term are not disclosed in the posted solicitation materials.