Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018054

Minnesota DOC and CPV Footwear Supply Contract (Shoes & Boots with Correctional Emphasis)

This opportunity involves supplying shoes and work boots with a correctional emphasis for the Minnesota Department of Corrections and Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) members. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Administration, Office of State Procurement (primary) - Minnesota Department of Corrections - Key contact: Rhiannon Fissehaye, Buyer III - Products Requested: - Wide range of men's and women's footwear, including: - Athletic shoes - Safety work boots (composite toe, ASTM F2413-18-1/75 C/75 approved) - Rubber boots (water-resistant, slip-resistant, composite toe) - Slip-resistant overshoes - Deck shoes - Clogs - Sandals - Other footwear items (optional) - Up to five models per shoe type may be offered - Sizes: 6 through 19, including half sizes 6-11.5, in narrow, regular, and wide widths - Colors: White, black, or brown (as specified) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; responders must be OEMs, authorized distributors, or authorized representatives and provide documentation if not the OEM - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All footwear must be free of metal (for security/metal detector compliance) - Composite safety toes required for work boots and rubber boots - Slip-resistant, non-marking outsoles required - Sample pairs must be submitted for each shoe type and pass Department of Corrections testing - Catalogs and price lists must meet Minnesota IT accessibility standards - Pricing submitted via Exhibit D: Price Schedule (discount-off-list or cost-plus) - Contract encourages participation from diverse, minority, veteran, and women-owned businesses - No guaranteed minimum or maximum purchase volume; contract is not exclusive - Estimated Contract Value: - $300,000 to $360,000 annually - Delivery/Performance Locations: - Minnesota Correctional Facility Rush City (7600 525th St., Rush City, MN 55069) - Minnesota Correctional Facility Shakopee (1010 6th Avenue West, Shakopee, MN 55379) - Admin/State Procurement Office (112 Administration Bldg, 50 Sherburne Ave, St Paul, MN 55155) - Contract Term: - Initial term: 2 years, with option to extend up to 36 additional months

Description

This is a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Minnesota Department of Administration to establish a contract for providing shoes and work boots with a correctional emphasis. The contract will serve the Minnesota Department of Corrections and Cooperative Purchasing Venture members. Responses must be submitted electronically via the Supplier Portal by May 11, 2026, and samples of the footwear are required by the same date for testing and security scanning. The solicitation includes detailed instructions for responders, required documentation, and pricing schedules.

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