Description
The State of Minnesota is seeking proposals from responders to provide excavators and OEM attachments, which may be purchased by state agencies and cooperative purchasing venture members on an as-needed basis. The contract term is anticipated to be from November 10, 2025, through September 30, 2025, with the option to extend up to an additional 49 months. The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is $900,000 to $2,200,000. Responders must provide equipment that meets the specifications detailed in the sample contract and exhibit C.
• The proposal should include cost detail, sample transaction documents, product documentation, and license agreements.
• The state reserves the right to reject any and all responses, waive or modify any informalities, and negotiate with the highest scoring responder.
• The evaluation process will be conducted in three phases: review of responses for responsiveness, evaluation of responses, and selection of finalists.
• The state will consider responses for makes, models, or brands that have comparable quality, style, and performance characteristics.
• The contract will be awarded based on best value, and the state reserves the right to award the contract to a single responder or multiple responders.