MNDOC/MCF-Togo: Class D Wastewater Operator

The Minnesota Department of Corrections is requesting proposals for a Class D Wastewater Operator to work part-time at Minnesota Correctional Facility–Togo, with proposals due October 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time and questions due October 7, 2026. The position is a direct-hire staffing procurement in which the contractor serves as employer of record and manages all payroll and human resources functions; the State was unsuccessful in recruiting this position internally.

The scope requires a Class D or higher wastewater operator to maintain compliance with the Minnesota Pollution Control state disposal system permit for the MCF-Togo Wastewater Treatment Facility, with a minimum commitment of two hours per week or as many hours as needed to maintain permit compliance. The contractor must provide the operator directly; all costs for staffing, payroll, and HR administration fall to the contractor.

The contract term runs from November 2026 through October 2028, with options to extend up to an additional three years in increments determined by the State. The State anticipates completing evaluation and selection by October 22, 2026, with an effective service start date of October 24, 2026.

Evaluation uses three scoring phases: Approach (300 points), Qualifications, Experience, References, and Work Sample (300 points), and Cost Detail (400 points), totaling 1,000 points. The State offers up to 120 additional preference points for certified targeted group, economically disadvantaged, or veteran-owned businesses. If the contract value exceeds $100,000, responders must comply with Minnesota's Workforce and Equal Pay Certificate requirements or provide exemption documentation. The contract template specifies mandatory insurance including Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability at $2,000,000 per occurrence minimums, and E-Verify certification for contracts exceeding $50,000. All proposals must be submitted exclusively through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. The State reserves the right to reject any or all responses, negotiate with highest-scoring responders, or make multiple awards. The primary contact is Janeen J. Oien, Janeen.Oien@state.mn.us.