flap gates per spec or approved equal del to MNDOT

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MN DOT) Rochester is conducting a procurement for flap gates, seeking Checkmate Ultraflex Check Valves in multiple sizes including 12", 20", 24", and 42". The solicitation requires slip-in chloroprene design valves with specific technical specifications, including 5psi line pressure, 5psi max back pressure, and 316 stainless steel clamps. Deliverables include the gates being delivered to MN DOT District 6 Rochester at 2900 48th ST NW, with installation to be handled by the agency itself. The bid allows for approved equal alternatives, which must be submitted by May 8, 2025, at 11am CDT to Pete Czaplewski, the purchasing supervisor. The formal bid response is due on May 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, with responses to remain valid for 90 days. Vendors must submit proposals through the SWIFT Supplier Portal, and the procurement allows for potential award to single or multiple responders. Technical evaluation will focus on meeting the specified gate specifications, with particular attention to design, pressure ratings, and material composition.

The procurement includes significant set-aside and preference provisions for diverse businesses, offering up to 12% preference points for targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses. Specifically, the state provides preferences for Minnesota-based small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with substantial physical disabilities. Vendors must be registered and able to provide unit pricing for each valve size with associated freight charges. The contract includes strict requirements regarding prohibited substances, banning products containing triclosan, coal tar, polybrominated diphenyl ether, and intentionally added PFAS, in alignment with Amara's Law effective January 1, 2025. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the sample contract indicates a unit price of $1.00 per widget, with contractors required to deliver ordered goods within 8 weeks after receipt of order. The contract term is set from April 30, 2025, to July 8, 2025, with pricing to be quoted in United States currency and delivered FOB Destination.