MPCA-CONFERENCE FACILITIES-October 13, -15, 2026

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is requesting bids for conference facilities to support a Collection System Basic training event scheduled for October 13–15, 2026, in the Seven Counties of Twin Cities Metro Area (Minneapolis/St. Paul), with bids due August 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time via the SWIFT Supplier Portal.

The scope encompasses four line-item service components: conference room rental, audio-visual equipment rental, food and catering services, and lodging for seven rooms across the three-day period. Bidders must provide total pricing for each line item covering the full conference duration.

The MPCA encourages participation from Minnesota-based small businesses and businesses meeting diversity and inclusion criteria, including those majority-owned and operated by racial minorities, women, individuals with substantial physical disabilities, veterans, service-disabled veterans, or businesses located in economically disadvantaged counties. Award winners must provide proof of insurance as detailed in the solicitation documents.

All responses must be submitted online through the SWIFT Supplier Portal; fax, email, and non-electronic submissions will not be accepted, and late responses will be rejected. Bidders must be registered as suppliers in the state system. Questions are due July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time to sandy.bowes@state.mn.us. Contractors requiring assistance with registration or submission may contact the SWIFT Contractor Assistance Helpdesk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. Bidders are responsible for reviewing all attachments, including the Request for Bid document, supporting attachments, sample contract and exhibits, and price schedule. Proprietary or trade secret data should not be submitted in solicitation documents.