Lawn & Landscaping: BCA Mankato & SECO Blaine
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 37741
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- UNSPSC code
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehensions (BCA) and Minnesota State Emergency Operation Center (MSEOC) are requesting proposals for lawn care, landscaping, and irrigation system services at their Mankato and Blaine facilities under RFP, with proposals due November 10, 2026. Attendance at a mandatory virtual pre-proposal meeting on October 16 and a mandatory site visit to the Blaine facility on October 19 is required.
The scope includes lawn care, landscaping, and irrigation system services as specified in Exhibit C, with facility maps provided in the sample contract and exhibits. Services must be performed at the BCA Mankato facility and MSEOC Blaine facility located at 3925 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE, Blaine, Minnesota.
The estimated annual contract value is $40,000 to $50,000, though this is not construed as a minimum or maximum. All quantities are estimated only and do not impose obligation on the state. The contract term runs from March 1, 2027, through February 28, 2029, with an option to extend up to an additional 36 months in increments determined by the state.
All responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the November 10 due date; fax and non-electronic submissions will not be accepted. Late responses will not be accepted. Prospective responders must register for the virtual pre-proposal meeting with Kara Ramm at kara.ramm@state.mn.us by October 16 at 1:00 p.m. CT and for the mandatory site visit by October 16 at 3:30 p.m. CT.
Opportunity text
\*\*\*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. PURPOSE: The purpose of this solicitation is to receive responses and award a contract to Contractor(s) who shall provide Lawn Care, Landscaping, and Irrigation System Services for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehensions (BCA) Mankato and Minnesota State Emergency Operation Center (MSEOC) Blaine Facilities. All services provided by responders must meet those defined within Exhibit C: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work and further illustrated under the facility maps under the Sample Contract and Exhibits. CONTRACT VALUE: The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is $40,000 to $50,000. 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 March 1, 2027, through February 28, 2029, with the option to extend up to an additional 36 months in increments determined by the State. MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING: A virtual pre-proposal meeting will take place on October 16, 2026 from1:30-2:00 PM CT. Responder are required to attend. Contact Kara Ramm at kara.ramm@state.mn.us prior to October 16, 2026, 1:00 PM CT to register to attend the pre-proposal meeting and obtain information for how to access the virtual meeting. MANDATORY SITE VISIT: Blaine: MSEOC 3925 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE, Blaine, MN 55449 October 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM CT. Responders will need to check in at gate, and will meet in front of the building. Contact Kara Ramm at kara.ramm@state.mn.us prior to October 16, 2026, 3:30 PM CT to regis \[Partial description. For the full description, log into the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL).\] **Event ID/Reference Number:** **2000018574** If an Event ID/Reference number appears, this Solicitation Event is being conducted in the SWIFT system. All project documentation and vendor submissions should be completed at the State of Minnesota Supplier portal. Log in to the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL?&) to view this event. You will need to search for Event ID/Reference Number in the portal. If the Event ID/Reference Number shows "Unknown", then the full description can be found for this event in the State of Minnesota list of solicitations (select the appropriate page): [Goods and Services Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/GS-auto) or [Professional and Technical Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/PT-auto). You may locate it using the Ref. # that appears above.
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