Recycling Waste Containers and Sorting Stations

\*\*\*THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Fax responses and non-electronic responses will NOT be accepted. All responses must be submitted on-line through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the Event Due Date and Time. Late responses will not be accepted. PURPOSE: The Department of Administration is requesting proposals for recycling waste containers and sorting stations to support existing organizational recycling services and promote Office of Sustainability initiatives for the State of Minnesota. Long term goals of properly utilizing this contract would be assisting the State to reach a combined rate of 75 % recycling and composting of solid waste by 2030. This proposal is seeking to address the business requirements of State agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) members. The products requested within this solicitation would be for existing product lines and for additional alternative products that meet the Office of Sustainability specifications, to meet sustainability goals, promote new usage, and increase product line options to protect against market fluctuations. CONTRACT VALUE: The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is $500,000.00 to $600,000.00. However, this shall not be construed as either the minimum or maximum amount. It shall also be understood and accepted by the responder that any quantities shown in this solicitation are estimated quantities only and impose no obligation upon the State either minimum or maximum. CONTRACT PERIOD: The term of this contract is anticipated to be from April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2028, with the option to extend up to an additional 48 months in increments determined by the State. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: Questions should be emailed to kara.ramm@state.mn.us by 3:00 PM Central Time, November 18, 2026. For questions about the SWIFT Vendor Supplier Portal, please contact the Vendor Help Desk at 651-201-8100 Option 1, and then Option 1. Responders need to submit all reque \[Partial description. For the full description, log into the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL).\] **Event ID/Reference Number:** **2000018477** 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.