Single and Double Vault Toilets
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000015604
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
Updated .
About this opportunity
The State of Minnesota is seeking to establish contract(s) for Single and Double Vault Toilets through a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) covering Ramsey County and St. Paul City jurisdictions. The procurement aims to secure suppliers capable of providing vault toilet products with comprehensive customer service, order execution, and contract management capabilities. Respondents must submit proposals electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by April 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM CT, using the mandatory Exhibit D: Price Schedule. Questions and potential approved equal product submissions must be sent to paul.thomas@state.mn.us no later than April 10, 2024, at 3:00 PM CT. The contract evaluation will utilize a two-phase process, with Phase 1 reviewing responsiveness and pass/fail requirements, and Phase 2 evaluating responses based on acceptance of state terms (200 points) and cost (800 points), totaling 1,000 available points. Specific requirements include providing adequate staffing for customer service, order support, and overall contract management, with the initial contract term anticipated from May 1, 2024, through April 30, 2026, and an option to extend up to an additional three years.
The solicitation appears to include provisions for targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses, with potential preference points of up to 120 available. While specific set-aside designations are not comprehensively detailed, the RFP suggests opportunities for diverse business participation. The State has estimated the total annual contract value between $800,000 and $1,000,000, though this represents a projection rather than a guaranteed minimum or maximum. The State reserves the right to negotiate with highest-scoring respondents and potentially make multiple awards if deemed in the state's best interest. Respondents must submit a Workforce Certificate and, if applicable, an Equal Pay Certificate or an approved exemption before contract execution. The procurement allows for cooperative purchasing by State Agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) members, expanding the potential scope and impact of the resulting contract(s). Interested suppliers must be prepared to provide detailed pricing, meet comprehensive service requirements, and demonstrate compliance with state procurement guidelines.
Opportunity text
=================================================================== **UPDATE 03/27/2024** Addendum No. 1 has been issued to this solicitation event. The purpose of this addendum is to revise the due date and time of the Solicitation, revise the due date and time of the Q & A period, and respond to a question received. Addendum No. 1 is not required to be submitted with your response to the solicitation. =================================================================== THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Non-electronic and e-mail responses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The response must be submitted in the Supplier Portal no later than the date and time called for in the Finish Time in the Event Details. The State of Minnesota (State) is seeking to establish contract(s) to provide Single and Double Vault Toilets as defined within Exhibit C of the Sample Contract. Responders must use the Exhibit D: Price Schedule (see the attachments posted to this event) to provide pricing. The Exhibit D: Price Schedule must be returned as part of your response. The initial term of this contract is anticipated to be from May 01, 2024, through April 30, 2026, with the option to extend up to an additional three (3) years in increments determined by the State. The Contractor must provide adequate staff for customer service, order execution, order support, and overall contract management. The State reserves the right to use any Contract that may result from this Solicitation. SUBMITTING QUESTIONS. Questions from prospective Responders regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to paul.thomas@state.mn.us no later than April 03, 2024, 3:00 PM CT (Revised to April 10th, 2024, 3:00 PM CT- See Addendum No.1). Contact regarding this solicitation with any State personnel other than the contact listed above may result in rejection of the response. If you have any product(s) and/or material(s) that you want considered as approved equal(s) to the product(s) and/or material(s) identified within Exhibit C of the Sample Contract, you MUST submit these as questions to paul.thomas@state.mn.us before the deadline noted above. No products and/or materials will be considered for approved equals which are not emailed to the contact listed above by April 03, 2024, 3:00 PM CT (Revised to April 10th, 2024, 3:00 PM CT- See Addendum No.1). IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES UPLOADING YOUR RESPONSE, YOU MAY CALL THE SWIFT VENDOR HELPLINE AT 651.201.8100, OPTION 1 FOR ASSISTANCE.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFP_Sample_Contract_and_Exhibits.pdf | ||
| RFP_Content.pdf | ||
| Addendum_No.1.pdf | ||
| Exhibit_D_Price_Schedule.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| RFP_Attachments.pdf | ||
| Single_and_Double_Vault_Toilets.pdf |
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