Minnesota State Patrol Safety Mats

The Minnesota State Patrol is conducting a formal solicitation for the procurement of fourteen (14) safety mats covering 2,772 square feet, measuring 66 feet by 42 feet, with specific technical requirements. The mats must have a two-inch thickness, feature a high-quality double textured vinyl surface with multi-layer thick open cell foam padding, and be capable of rolling up for easy setup and storage. A key requirement is incorporating the new Minnesota State Patrol logo into the product, with a preferred color of maroon or black. The procurement is being managed through the state's Supplier Portal, with electronic submissions only accepted between March 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM and March 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The planned delivery date is April 15, 2025, to the MN State Patrol/Camp Ripley Training Center in Little Falls, MN. Vendors must be registered in the SWIFT system and can seek assistance through the Contractor Assistance Helpdesk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. The solicitation will be awarded on an "all or none" basis, meaning a single vendor must fulfill the entire order.

The procurement opportunity includes specific provisions to encourage diversity and inclusion, with emphasis on small businesses and those owned by racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, or located in economically disadvantaged counties. Vendors are encouraged to confirm their eligibility for the state's Small Business Procurement Program, with certified veteran-owned small businesses potentially receiving up to a 12% preference on the first $2,000,000 of the bid. The contract pricing is structured with a nominal $1.00 cost for safety mats, logo implementation, and shipping, all designated as FOB Destination and prepaid. Vendors must complete a comprehensive response form including declarations of non-collusion, organizational conflict of interest certifications, and provide detailed contact and business information. While no incumbent vendor is specifically mentioned, the solicitation requires vendors to be registered in the state's procurement system and capable of meeting specific technical and logistical requirements for the safety mat production and delivery.