MN DNR SNA Interpretive Sign Purchase

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) is conducting a formal Request for Bid (RFB) for the procurement of interpretive signs for State Natural Areas (SNA) program. The specific procurement includes 11 interpretive panels sized 48"x48", 17 panels sized 18"x14", 1 panel sized 36"x24", and 18 corresponding sign hardware kits to be delivered to St. Paul, Minnesota by September 30, 2024. The contract will have an initial term from July 30, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with potential for a one-year extension. Prospective bidders must submit their responses through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by July 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to Jeeneng.vang@state.mn.us no later than the question submission deadline, with responses provided via addendum. Bidders are required to provide unit pricing for each line item and ensure their submitted goods meet the detailed specifications outlined in the solicitation documents.

The solicitation demonstrates a preference for small businesses located in Minnesota, with specific preference given to businesses owned by minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the State reserves the right to award the contract to a single or multiple responders. The estimated total contract value for one year is $20,000.00, though the State explicitly makes no guarantee of minimum or maximum usage. Non-Minnesota contractors may be subject to withholding requirements, and all respondents must provide comprehensive contact information and prompt payment discount terms. The State is committed to diversity and inclusion in its public procurement process and will evaluate responses based on compliance with specifications, pricing, and ability to meet the detailed requirements of the interpretive sign purchase. Notably, the contract is not exclusive and does not guarantee any specific volume of business to the awarded vendor(s).