SHOES & BOOTS: CORRECTIONAL EMPHASIS

The State of Minnesota is seeking proposals to establish a contract for the provision of shoes and boots with a correctional emphasis. The contract will be available to multiple governmental and public entities, including the Minnesota Department of Corrections and Cooperative Purchasing Venture members. Responders must submit a written response, including documentation and samples, by the specified deadline. The evaluation process will consider factors such as acceptance of state terms and conditions, specifications, pricing, and preference points. • The contract term is anticipated to be from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, with the option to extend up to an additional 36 months. • The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is $300,000.00 to $360,000.00. • Responders must submit samples of the products offered, which will be tested and scanned by Minnesota Department of Corrections metal detectors. • The State reserves the right to reject any and all responses, negotiate with the highest scoring responder, and award the contract to the best value responder.