Fixtures for Behavioral Health Environments
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000018392
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Point of contact
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- Cassandra M Jensen cassandra.m.jensen@state.mn.us (651) 201-2450
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota State Procurement Office is requesting proposals on ligature-resistant fixtures for behavioral health environments available to Minnesota State Agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Venture members, with responses due July 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. Questions are due July 9, 2026. Eligible preference applicants include targeted group businesses, economically disadvantaged businesses, veteran-owned businesses (12 percent preference), and DEED/DHS providers (6 percent preference).
The scope covers 14 primary product categories: soft/safety doors, door hardware, clothes and towel hooks, grab bars and handrails, mirrors and whiteboards, dispensers and holders, curtain rail systems, plumbing items, shelving, light fixtures, electrical and HVAC supplies, trash receptacles, television enclosures, and fire extinguisher cabinets. All fixtures must be ligature-resistant, tamper-resistant, impact-resistant, and comply with Minnesota restrictions on hazardous substances including bans on triclosan, coal tar sealants, mercury, PBDEs, and PFAS. Acceptable manufacturers include Kingsway Group, Whitehall Manufacturing, Safehinge Primera, Norva Plastics, Behavioral Safety Products, Visa Lighting, Luminaire LED, Kendall, Kurtzon, Amico, Alva, New Star Lighting, and Paco, or approved equivalents. The user base encompasses approximately 200 behavioral health facilities administered by the Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care and Treatment.
The estimated annual contract value is $50,000 to $75,000; this figure does not constitute a minimum or maximum obligation. The contract term runs from September 1, 2026 to February 29, 2028, with options to extend up to three additional years in increments determined by the State. Responders must be OEMs, authorized distributors, or manufacturer's representatives with appropriate documentation; brokers are not accepted. Pricing must be submitted as a percentage discount off manufacturer's list price only, with no net pricing or cost-plus formats accepted. All prices are FOB Destination, prepaid and allowed, with freight included. Responders are not required to offer all product categories but are encouraged to provide pricing for as many as possible. Evaluation occurs in three phases: Phase 1 (responsiveness and pass/fail); Phase 2 (acceptance of State terms, products evaluation, and cost detail with preference points); Phase 3 (best-value selection). The State reserves the right to award to a single or multiple responders or to reject all responses.
Opportunity text
June 23, 2026 Addendum #1, Event Version 2 Addendum Purpose: The purpose of this addendum is to extend the solicitation due date and time. Responders may acknowledge receipt of this addendum by responding to SWIFT Event No. 2000018392, Version 2 (or more recent version) by the solicitation due date and time. This Addendum shall become part of the solicitation. All the terms and conditions remain in full force and effect. *****End of Addendum #1***** *****THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Fax responses and non-electronic responses will NOT be accepted. All responses must be submitted on-line through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the Event Due Date and Time. Late responses will not be accepted. Visit the SWIFT Supplier Portal @ mn.gov/supplier***** PURPOSE: The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish contracts for ligature-resistant fixtures designed for behavioral health environments, available to Minnesota State Agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) members. Orders to be placed on an as-needed basis, quantities varying depending on demand. CONTRACT VALUE: The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is $50,000.00 to $75,000.00. However, this shall not be construed as either the minimum or maximum amount. It shall also be understood and accepted by the responder that any quantities shown in this solicitation are estimated quantities only and impose no obligation upon the State either minimum or maximum. CONTRACT PERIOD: The term of this contract is anticipated to be from September 1, 2026 to February 29, 2028, with the option to extend up to an additional three (3) years in increments determined by the State. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: Questions must be submitted in writing to cassandra.m.jensen@state.mn.us by 3:00 PM Central Time, July 9, 2026. All questions received by the due date and time will be responded to via an addendum. Contact regarding this solicitation with any State personnel other than the buyer listed above may result in the rejection of the response. For questions about the SWIFT Vendor Supplier Portal, please contact the Vendor Help Desk at 651-201-8100 Option 1, and then Option 1. 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 and Conditions 3. Attachment D: Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration Page 4. Attachment E: Additional Information 5. Exhibit B: Insurance Requirements (COI) 6. Exhibit D: Price Schedule 5.1 Exhibit D: Supplement 1 Sample Invoice and Sample Quote 7. Exhibit F: Product Catalog 8. Exhibit G: OEM, Authorized Distributor or Representative Documentation
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Fixtures_for_Behavioral_Health_Environments.pdf | ||
| F-577(5)_RFP_Attachments_FINAL.pdf | ||
| F-577(5)_Addendum_No._1.pdf | ||
| F-577(5)_RFP_FINAL.pdf | ||
| F-577(5)_Exhibit_D_Price_Schedule_FINAL.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| F-577(5)_RFP_Samplecontractandexhibits_FINAL.pdf |
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