MN DNR Color Enhancing Glasses Rebid

The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Park and Trails Division is requesting bids for color enhancing glasses—57 units of adult size (Enchroma California or DNR-approved alternate) and 57 units of youth size for ages 8 and older (Enchroma Skypark or DNR-approved alternate)—with bids due October 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT through the SWIFT Supplier Portal.

The State encourages participation from Minnesota-based small businesses and minority-owned, women-owned, disabled-owned, and veteran-owned enterprises eligible for the State's Small Business Procurement Program; prospective bidders meeting small business criteria should contact the Office of Equity in Procurement at Procurement.Equity@state.mn.us or 651-201-2402 for certification information.

Delivery is scheduled for October 21, 2026 via ground shipping to DNR PAT St. Paul, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota. Bidders must submit all responses electronically through SWIFT, entering unit-level pricing for each line item by delivery location. Delivery timeframe after receipt of order and prompt-pay discount terms (Net 30 or percentages off within 10, 15, 20, or 30 days) may be offered. Bids are accepted only in U.S. dollars, and bidders must be registered in SWIFT as either a bidder or supplier.

All responses must include authorized signatures certifying accuracy, non-collusion, absence of organizational conflicts of interest, and authorization to bind the company. Contractor contact information for both contract management and purchase order receipt is required. Non-electronic and email responses will not be accepted. Questions must be submitted in writing to Jeeneng.vang@state.mn.us no later than October 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT; all questions will be answered via addendum. Contact with State personnel other than the designated buyer may result in response rejection. Technical assistance for uploading responses is available through the SWIFT Vendor Helpline at 651-201-8100, Option 1.