Furnish and Deliver Laundry Equipment for MINNCOR

ADDENDUM NO. 1 POSTED SEPTEMBER 29, 2026: to respond to questions received regarding the upcoming mandatory pre-proposal meeting. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish a contract(s) to furnish and deliver laundry equipment, provide installation manual including installation drawings and instructions, complete programming if applicable, and provide equipment orientation on the proper use, troubleshooting, and daily maintenance of the laundry equipment provided under this contract for MINNCOR Industries in Faribault, MN. Removal and disposal of existing equipment, rigging, site preparation, and installation of new equipment to be completed by others. Responders do not have to offer all line items on the Exhibit D: Price Schedule to be considered for award. CONTRACT VALUE: The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is $1,231,000 to $1,505,000. 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 November 16, 2026, to November 15, 2027, with the option to extend up to an additional 12 months in increments determined by the State. MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING. A mandatory pre-proposal will take place at the date and location listed. Responders must attend the pre-proposal meeting prior to submitting their response. Responses received from responders that did not attend the pre-proposal meeting will be rejected. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING LOCATION DATE AND TIME 1101 Linden Lane, Faribault, MN 55021 October 7, 2026, 10:00am CT REGISTRATION AND BACKGROUND CHECKS. Responders must register to attend the pre-proposal meeting as soon as possible. Responders must register by September 30, 2026. To register for the pre-proposal meeting, contact both Ryan ONeil at ryan.oneil@state.mn.us and Tanya Paquette at tanya.paquette@state.mn.us. Responders that do not register for the pre-proposal meeting will not be admitted into the facility. Background checks are required prior to attending the pre-proposal meeting and accessing the work site. A background check application will be sent to each attendee upon registering to attend the pre-proposal meeting. The completed background check application must be submitted to both Ryan Oneil and Tanya Paquette at the email addresses listed above by 10:00am CT on October 2, 2026. Pre-proposal meeting attendees will be required to complete a sign-in and sign-out sheet at the mandatory pre-proposal meeting. QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD: Questions should be emailed to nicole.fuller@state.mn.us by October 14, 2026. PRE-APPROVED EQUIVALENT REQUEST DEADLINE AND PROCESS. Any proposed equivalent laundry equipment can be requested for approval prior to the solicitation due date and time. Please submit request to Nicole Fuller at nicole.fuller@state.mn.us by October 14, 2026. Requests for approval for a proposed equivalent must include: product description, the make and model, and a product data or specification sheet from the manufacturer. The State reserves the right to request additional information about a product proposed as an equivalent. An addendum that lists any approved equivalent will be posted prior to the solicitation due date and time. Proposed equivalents that are not approved will not be included in the addendum and a communication will be sent via email prior to the solicitation due date and time. ***THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Fax responses and non-electronic responses will NOT be accepted. All responses must be submitted online through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the Event Due Date and Time. Late responses will not be accepted. NOTE: Responders who are registered only as Bidders must register as Suppliers before being awarded an event. If participating in this event, make sure your registration as a Supplier occurs prior to the notice of intent to award. For questions about the SWIFT Vendor Supplier Portal, please contact the Vendor Help Desk at 651-201-8100 Option 1, and then Option 1. RFP RESPONSE: Responders should submit all requested documentation, including, but not limited to, the following documents: • Attachment A: Responder Declarations • Attachment B: Exceptions to State's Terms and Conditions • Attachment D: Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration Form • Attachment E: Additional Information • Exhibit D: Price Schedule • VPAT(s) • Sample Quote and Sample Invoice DO NOT INCLUDE Non-Public/Trade Secret Data (as defined by Minn. Stat. Section 13.37). Thank you for your interest and participation.