Rags: Wiping and Sorbent Materials

The State of Minnesota is requesting proposals for wiping rags and sorbent materials to supply state agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Vendor (CPV) members on an as-needed basis, with proposals due October 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time through the SWIFT Supplier Portal.

The solicitation encompasses various types, sizes, and grades of wiping cloths manufactured from 100% cotton (recycled, recovered, or new materials); sorbent pads, rolls, booms, socks, drum cover pads, and drip pans; industrial floor dry materials; absorbent pillows; spill response items and spill kits ranging from 10-gallon to 95-gallon capacity; and granular sorbents for industrial, maintenance, janitorial, automotive, manufacturing, and facility-related applications. All products must be new and first quality unless specifically identified as recycled or recovered materials. Sorbent products must meet minimum postconsumer and total recovered materials content requirements where commercially practicable, and contractors must provide environmental product information upon request. Products must be identified by manufacturer and item number, with material type designated as virgin, recycled, or recovered. Delivery is FOB Destination, prepaid and allowed, to the ordering entity's receiving dock within quoted lead times, with no delivery on state holidays, Saturdays, Sundays, or after 4:00 PM Central Time on weekdays without prior written approval.

The contract term runs from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028, with an option to extend for up to an additional 36 months in increments determined by the State. The contract is non-exclusive and does not guarantee minimum or maximum usage. All prices are maximum prices and must remain firm for the initial contract term, quoted in U.S. currency and including all inherent costs such as duties, customs, permits, taxes, overhead, and profit. The State pays within 30 days of receipt of an undisputed invoice. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance of $2 million per occurrence, Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance of $2 million combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation Insurance per Minnesota statutory requirements. Questions are due September 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time, directed to Molly Gunderson at molly.gunderson@state.mn.us. The State Authorized Representative is Molly Gunderson, Buyer 3, 50 Sherburne Street, Suite 112, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155.