liquid slurry supplies del to Rochester MN DOT

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Rochester District is seeking bids for liquid slurry supplies to equip new plow trucks with salt brine mixing capabilities. The procurement covers five specific line items: 80 8" suction hoses (in orange and clear reinforced PVC), 10 stainless steel centrifugal pumps, 10 low flow flowmeters with sensors, 10 control valves, and 8 full port bottom load electric valves. These products will be used to enhance snow control operations by enabling efficient salt brine and salt mixing in plow trucks. The solicitation, identified by event number T7901-2000016908, requires delivery of these components to the MnDOT Rochester facility at 2900 48th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901 by June 13, 2025. Bid responses are due by 1 pm Central Time on March 28, 2025, and must be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications outlined in Exhibit C of the sample contract, with a focus on product quality, delivery capabilities, and compliance with detailed requirements.

The procurement emphasizes Minnesota's commitment to diversity and inclusion, offering preference points for targeted group businesses. Specifically, the state provides up to 12% preference for businesses owned by racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, or those located in economically disadvantaged counties. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the solicitation indicates this is a one-time buy contract with no specified renewal options. Potential bidders must comply with multi-factor authentication requirements when accessing the supplier portal and submit comprehensive documentation, including Responder Declarations and Veterans Preference Forms. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract to a single or multiple responders based on what is most advantageous to the state. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the contract includes a unit price of $1.00 per widget, with all prices to be FOB Destination, prepaid and allowed, and freight included in the pricing.