Snow Removal BCA Mankato & MEOC Blaine

\*\*\*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 purpose of this solicitation is to receive responses and award a contract to Contractor(s) who shall provide Snow Removal and Ice Control Services for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehensions (BCA) Mankato and Minnesota State Emergency Operations Center (MSEOC) Blaine facilities on an as needed basis. All services provided by responders must meet those defined within Exhibit C: Specifications, Duties and Scope of Work and further illustrated under Exhibit E: Facility Maps under the Sample Contract and Exhibits. CONTRACT VALUE: The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is $100,000.00 to $125,000.00. 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 October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028, with the option to extend up to an additional 36 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, August 1, 2026. Mandatory Virtual Pre-Proposal Meeting: A Mandatory virtual pre-proposal meeting will take place on July 15, 2026 from 1:30-2:30 PM CST. Contact Kara Ramm at kara.ramm@state.mn.us prior to July 8, 2026 to register to attend the mandatory pre-proposal meeting and obtain information for how to access the virtual meeting. If responders do not attend this meeting it will result in a rejection of their response. Mandatory Site Visits: Mankato: BCA Mankato, 2350 Basset Drive, Mankato, MN \[Partial description. For the full description, log into the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL).\] **Event ID/Reference Number:** **2000018317** 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.