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

\*\*\*7/24/26, ADDENDUM #1\*\*\* The purpose of this addendum is to: \* Revised Conference Date on Sample Contract \* Revised time for all day beverage on October 15, 2026 \* Revised date of conference on price schedule \*\*\*END OF ADDENDUM #1\*\*\* THIS IS A REQUEST FOR BID (RFB). Fax, e-mail, and non-electronic responses will NOT be accepted. All responses must be submitted online through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the Event Due Date and Time. Late responses will not be accepted. SWIFT CONTRACTOR ASSISTANCE HELPDESK. Contractors requiring assistance with registration and/or completing their response to this Event may contact the contractor assistance helpdesk at: 651-201-8100, Option 1. PURPOSE: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) intends to purchase: conference facilities for Collection System Basic. Includes room rental, catering, AV equipment rental and lodging. LOCATION: Seven Counties of Twin Cities Metro Area - Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN CONFERENCE DATE: October 13, 2026 - October 15, 2026 QUESTIONS DEADLINE: 2:00 PM, Central Time, July 29, 2026 Email:sandy.bowes@state.mn.us ATTACHMENTS. The Contractor is responsible for reviewing all attachments to this Event. - Request for Bid - Attachments - Sample Contract and Exhibits - Price Schedule Do not submit proprietary or trade secret data in solicitation documents.y will enable real-time display of pricing, item quantities, and product availability, resulting in increased order accuracy, reduced administrative time and costs, and improved procurement efficiency. The solution will also provide the State with the ability to generate reports and collect detailed spend data for analysis and contract management purposes CONTRACT TERM: The term of this contract is anticipated to run from September 2026 through August 2027, with the option to extend up to an additional 48 months in increments determined by the State. SUBMITTING QUESTIONS: The deadline for submitting questions is July 13, 2026,T \[Partial description. For the full description, log into the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL).\] **Event ID/Reference Number:** **2000018439** If an Event ID/Reference number appears, this Solicitation Event is being conducted in the SWIFT system. All project documentation and vendor submissions should be completed at the State of Minnesota Supplier portal. Log in to the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL?&) to view this event. You will need to search for Event ID/Reference Number in the portal. If the Event ID/Reference Number shows "Unknown", then the full description can be found for this event in the State of Minnesota list of solicitations (select the appropriate page): [Goods and Services Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/GS-auto) or [Professional and Technical Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/PT-auto). You may locate it using the Ref. # that appears above.