MDE Alternative Dispute Resolution RFP
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 5077
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- NIGP code
- UNSPSC code
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Education General Counsel division is requesting proposals to establish a master contract roster of special education mediators and facilitators for Alternative Dispute Resolution services, with proposals due September 4, 2026. Multiple master contract awards will be made; successful responders will be placed on a pre-qualified vendor roster for work-order assignments based on MDE's needs. A master contract award does not guarantee work orders.
Selected individuals will provide mediation and facilitation services within MDE's ADR program. The solicitation references detailed scope and qualification requirements available in the full RFP within the Minnesota Supplier Portal; specific service deliverables, required credentials, and experience thresholds are not summarized in the posted notice.
Proposals must be submitted through SWIFT (the State of Minnesota's e-procurement system) using Event ID 2000018548. The SWIFT system will be unavailable August 27, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. through August 31, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. for system-wide upgrade; vendors should submit ahead of this window. MDE will accept proposals only through the eSUPPLIER portal of SWIFT. For technical assistance with SWIFT, vendors should contact the SWIFT Helpdesk at 651-201-8100, option 1. The full procurement documentation and submission instructions are available in the Supplier Portal at guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us.
Opportunity text
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE or State) General Counsel division is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced individuals to serve as special education mediators and facilitators within a master contract program (Program) to be utilized by MDE to provide Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services. Selected individuals will be awarded a Master Contract and placed on a roster of pre-qualified vendors. Vendors will be selected for project work based on agency needs. This solicitation will result in multiple master contract awards to qualified responders that provide the services requested in this solicitation. The successful responders will be placed on a roster of pre-qualified contractors for the Program. The issuance of a master contract does not guarantee work under this Program. MDE will issue work order contract(s) based on MDE's needs. SWIFT will be unavailable due to a system-wide upgrade beginning Thursday, August 27, 2026, starting at 4:30 p.m., through Monday, August 31, 2026 at 6 a.m. Responders should plan accordingly. MDE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING PROPOSALS OUTSIDE OF SWIFT. RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN THE eSUPPLIER PORTAL OF SWIFT. RESPONDERS SHOULD CONTACT THE SWIFT HELPDESK AT 651-201-8100 OPTION #1 FOR ASSISTANCE WITH SWIFT. \[Partial description. For the full description, log into the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL).\] **Event ID/Reference Number:** **2000018548** 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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