Juki Sewing Machine for Moose Lake

MINNCOR Industries, the Minnesota Department of Corrections' industries program, is soliciting bids for one new Juki sewing machine, Model MF-7913-E11-B56/PL12/MC37, for its Moose Lake location under SWIFT Event No. P7801-2000018794, with responses due November 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Eligible targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses receive an evaluation preference equal to 12 percent of total available points, and eligible DEED/DHS providers receive a preference equal to 6 percent. Bidders may be eligible for certification in Minnesota's Small Business Procurement Program if they meet criteria related to size standards, minority, women, disabled, or veteran ownership, or location in economically disadvantaged counties.

The machine is a three-needle bottom coverstitch unit for elastic band attaching, rated to 5,000 stitches per minute, powered by a 110/220-volt servo motor, and delivered fully operational on a K-stand table. Approved equals are acceptable with detailed specifications. The machine must meet all federal and state safety codes and be tested and certified by an OSHA-recognized testing laboratory, such as UL, TUV, or CSA, under 29 CFR 1910.7. Installation is not required. Delivery is FOB Destination, freight prepaid, to MINNCOR Moose Lake Division, 1010 Lakeshore Drive, Moose Lake, Minnesota 55767, by December 22, 2026. Products must exclude triclosan, coal tar, polybrominated diphenyl ether, and intentionally added PFAS, as defined under Amara's Law effective January 1, 2025. Distributors must appear on the OEM's website as authorized or provide an OEM authorization letter on letterhead.

Pricing is firm and fixed for the initial term, with bid prices held firm for 90 days. Sales tax must not be added, as the State holds a Direct Payment Authorization Letter. The contract term runs from November 11, 2026 through April 5, 2027, or until obligations are fulfilled, whichever occurs first. The award is made on an all-or-none basis to a single responsive bidder, and the unit price prevails. Invoices are paid within 30 days of the later of receipt of an undisputed invoice or receipt of goods. Discounts for payment within 30 days receive no evaluation consideration. The OEM standard warranty must cover one year following acceptance. Protests must be filed within five business days of the public notice of intent to award.

Questions must be submitted in writing to Sarah Voto, Buyer 2, at sarah.voto@state.mn.us no later than two days before the response deadline, with answers issued only by addendum. Sarah Voto is also the contact for order placement at 651-539-6176.