Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000017989

Minnesota Solicits Statewide Contract for Tree Marking Paint, Ink, and Application Equipment

The State of Minnesota is seeking suppliers for a statewide contract to provide tree marking ink, paint, and related products for use by state agencies and cooperative purchasing members. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Administration, Office of State Procurement - Primary contact: Jennifer Alexandra Bartle - Products and Services Requested: - Tree marking paints (4-6 year duration) in multiple colors and container sizes (quart, gallon, 12 oz. spray cans) - Water clean-up tree marking paints (4-6 year duration) - Tree marking inks (6-8 year duration) - Fluorescent and lead-free tube marker paints - Paint solvents and thinners for daily use - Application guns: aerosol spray can guns (plastic/metal), two-finger, three-finger, four-finger, and backpack style (cylindrical and elliptical tanks) - Replacement parts for all gun types - OEMs and Vendors: - Open to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and authorized dealers; specific OEMs to be proposed by responders - Notable Requirements: - Products must meet durability, safety, and packaging specifications (e.g., lead-free, fast drying, minimum years of visibility) - Compliance with Minnesota's diversity and inclusion goals - Prompt delivery required (within 7 days of order) - Prohibition of certain substances (PFAS, triclosan, coal tar, polybrominated diphenyl ether) - OEM warranty required for all products - Pricing based on maximum firm prices with discounts off OEM list - Contract may be used by other governmental entities through cooperative purchasing - Submission Details: - Responders must complete Exhibit D Price Schedule with part numbers and container sizes - All responses via SWIFT Supplier Portal - Estimated Contract Value: - Annual value estimated at $70,000 to $85,000 - Period of Performance: - Initial term of one year, with option to extend up to 48 additional months - Delivery/Performance Locations: - Delivery to various state agency and CPV member locations across Minnesota - Contracting office: 50 Sherburne Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55155 (Office of State Procurement)

Description

The State of Minnesota is seeking to establish an ongoing contract with one or more contractors to provide tree marking ink, paint, and related products. These products will be used by State Agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Venture Members and may need to be shipped to various locations throughout Minnesota and other CPV member locations. The contract term is anticipated from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with an option to extend up to 48 additional months. The estimated contract value for one year is between $70,000 and $85,000. The solicitation requires submission through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by May 11, 2026.

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