Ventrac MP270 Post Mower

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is requesting bids for the purchase of two Ventrac MP270 Post Mowers or MnDOT-approved equivalents under RFB, with responses due October 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT and questions due October 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM CST.

Responses must be submitted exclusively through the Supplier Portal; non-electronic and email submissions will not be accepted. All bidders must submit Attachment A (Responder Declarations) and Attachment D (Additional Information), including an itemized quote detailing all offered options and costs. Responders must provide prompt pay discount terms, delivery timeframe after order receipt, confirmation of specification compliance or detailed exceptions, equipment year/make/model, distributor or manufacturer representative status with supporting documentation, and warranty information covering materials and labor. Pricing must be entered at the unit line level with no separate fees for installation or mounting; all costs must be inclusive of equipment, attachments, and labor to deliver a complete, ready-to-use unit.

Delivery is required by October 11, 2026 for the first unit and October 12, 2026 for the second unit. Pricing must be provided in U.S. dollars per unit for each of the two line items.

Responders are encouraged to complete a diversity and inclusion questionnaire addressing small business status, minority ownership, women ownership, disability ownership, veteran status, economically disadvantaged county location, and certification eligibility under Minnesota's Small Business Procurement Program. Responses to diversity questions are for informational purposes only; uncertified companies meeting criteria may be contacted by the Office of Equity in Procurement.

All submissions must include non-collusion certifications and organizational conflict of interest disclosures. Contact regarding the solicitation must be directed exclusively to buyer Brandon K. Jones at brandon.k.jones@state.mn.us; contact with other State personnel may result in rejection. Technical assistance with Supplier Portal uploads is available through the SWIFT Vendor Helpline at 651.201.8100, Option 1.